APAC Underwriting Risk Director

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) is seeking an experienced risk professional to oversee underwriting activities across APAC, evaluating transactions and providing strategic risk guidance to senior management.

You will lead governance for underwriting risk, monitor portfolio risk, and drive risk framework enhancements, partnering with Credit, First Line of Defence, and Head Office to ensure regulatory alignment and effective risk management.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance or related field; advanced qualifications advantageous (CFA, FRM, MBA).
• Minimum 15+ years in banking/financial services with credit risk/underwriting risk experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; fluent English.
• Ability to lead initiatives in a fast-paced, complex environment with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent review and challenge of underwriting transactions across APAC with stakeholders in Credit and First Line of Defence.
• Oversee monitoring and management of unsold exposures and underwriting portfolio; review MtM and distribution strategies.
• Drive portfolio-level analysis of the regional underwriting book and present risk trends to committees.
• Develop APAC underwriting risk management strategy; enhance risk frameworks and governance standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional engagement with regional/global stakeholders to ensure regulatory alignment.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

Degree in Finance/Related field

CFA

FRM

MBA

Job description

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) is seeking an experienced risk professional to oversee underwriting activities across APAC, evaluating transactions and providing strategic risk guidance to senior management.

You will lead governance for underwriting risk, monitor portfolio risk, and drive risk framework enhancements, partnering with Credit, First Line of Defence, and Head Office to ensure regulatory alignment and effective risk management.