Director of Risk Management | Up to $23,000

Our client in investment banking is looking for a Director of Risk Management, focused on mitigating markets risk,compliance & regulatory risk as well as strategic, operational and financial risks.

Responsible to plan and drive thestrategic directions to develop, improve and implement risk monitoring and reporting, management frameworks, policies, guidelines, procedures and methodologies in alignment with the business objectives of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Principally responsible for establishing and implementing the risk management framework to identify, monitor, and manage the risks of financial institution.
• Champion execution and implementation of the Risk management framework, including applicable systems, policies and procedures, for all relevant business and jurisdictions, including but not limited to credit risk,market risk and operational risk.
• Oversee development and implementation of country-specific risk management plans, in line with local regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate discussions and strategize with Business Heads to further business plans and /or solve business/credit issues.
• Facilitate collaboration across countries for sharing of best practices and knowledge.
• Oversee independent assessment and monitoring of risk across thelocal business, in compliance with applicable laws, rules and standards within the Group.
• Ensure reporting or risk assessments, including breaches and deficiencies detected, to the Board of Directors, Management Risk Committee and Executive Committee, and advise on the preventive actions taken.
• Develop and manage the close rapport with regulators through periodic visit and/ or formal and informal communication.
• Ensure adequate staffing, training, and talent development withinthe Singapore organization.

Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years working experience in the financial services industry covering Compliance, Internal Audit and Risk Management.
• Good knowledge on financial products (equities, CFDs, fixed income, leveraged forex, futures and options).
• Possess good understanding of key risk and control concepts, tools and trends.
• Possess risk-based thinking and mind-set.
• Strong business acumen, along with a good understanding of the critical business drivers.
• Strong communication and written ability, with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experienced in leading and managing teams.

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EA Licence No: 14C7362

Posting Personnel: Kong Fong Ting

EA Personnel Registration No: R1987853