Description

Your new company

My client is a leading, MAS-regulated financial services firm in Singapore, offering a full suite of solutions across equities, fixed income, derivatives, wealth management, and corporate financing. Backed by a strong regional network and robust capital base, they pride themselves on delivering innovative, client-focused strategies that support both institutional and individual investors. Their dynamic team operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, driving growth and excellence in the ever-evolving capital markets landscape.

Your new role
With the support of the Risk Management Department in Hong Kong, establish Credit Risk management framework for Futures and OTC business, including developing policies and procedures, system infrastructure, and ongoing review and enhancement.

As the second line of risk defence , perform independent reviews and challenge from risk management perspective, including:

• Perform due diligence of new and existing clients (banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, corporates, etc.); Assess creditworthiness and assign internal credit ratings scores;
• Prescribe credit terms & covenants for legal documentation such as ISDA, CSA, GMRA, GMSLA etc.
• Recommend and set appropriate limits and initial margin terms;
• Swift reaction to a high-impact market event, to prevent excessive loss, i.e. raise additional margin buffer, force liquidation alert;
• Client credit portfolio stress testing to identify vulnerability;
• Regulatory disclosure and reporting when required;
• Oversee the collateral management process related to counterparty risk (margin calls, disputes, eligibility of collateral);
• Manage limit excesses: investigate causes, escalate breaches, and work with Front Office to remediate.
• On Enterprise Risk Management: Maintain the appropriate & effective Risk
• Management Framework for local entities, promoting a sound risk management culture.
• Responsible for ad-hoc risk projects for the entity.

What you'll need to succeed

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline. The holder of FRM or CFA is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in Risk Management . Strong analytical skills for risk modelling and financial analysis. Solid programming skills to handle quantitative data analysis independently.
• Able to work independently and communicate with stakeholders such as the business team, the wider risk team of the Group and with other departments in the entity.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Curiosity and humility to learn, especially in the exploration of using AI to achieve efficiency.
• Proficient oral and writing skills in Mandarin and English to liaise with internal and external Chinese stakeholders.

What you need to do now
If you or someone you may know may be interested in this opportunity, please do contact me on the details below for more information or drop over an updated CV, preferably in Word format, to my email at Nicholas.Liang@Hays.com.sg

Alternatively, if this job opportunity is not relevant to you, feel free to share your updated CV to have a confidential discussion on the relevant openings based on your skill sets and expertise.

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

EA Reg Number: R23118004
EA Licence Number: 07C3924
Company Registration No: 200609504D