Associate/Assistant Manager, Risk Management

LION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Singapore is looking for an Associate / Assistant Manager in Risk Management. The role involves coordinating risk assessments, managing operational risks, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. Applicants should have a relevant degree and at least 2-3 years of experience in the financial sector. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a dynamic working environment focused on continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant working experience in finance or asset management.
• Awareness of risk related issues is essential.
• Commitment to continuous learning and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Annual Risk Control Self-Assessment review.
• Conduct Annual BIA analysis and BCP planning.
• Review and facilitate counterparty onboarding.
• Monitor redemption patterns and report to management.

Skills

Risk analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Relevant Degree in finance, accountancy or business

Job description

Associate / Assistant Manager, Risk Management

The individual will report to the Head of Risk Management. The primary objective of Risk Management is to manage and mitigate risks related to the Company which includes but not limited to risk assessment, risk decision making, and implementation of risk controls.

Job Responsibilities

• Operational Risk Management – Coordinate Annual Risk Control Self-Assessment ("RCSA") review, Annual Group Attestation Exercise, ORAP monitoring and more.
• Business Continuity Management – Annual BIA analysis, BCP planning, BCP exercise and Group attestation exercise coordination.
• Counterparty Risk Management - Annual and ad-hoc review of trading counterparties. Review and facilitate counterparty onboarding and changes. Maintain approved counterparty list.
• Liquidity Risk Management – Ongoing monitoring of redemption patterns and reporting to management / regulators.
• Third-Party Risk Management - Annual and ad-hoc review of third-party service providers (included sercice providers defined by MAS as outsourcing). Assist Business units in onboarding risk assessment on new third-party service providers according to MAS guidelines on outsourcing/ internal policy requirements.
• Technology Risk Management ("TRM") – work with internal stakeholders (i.e Technology) to verify compliance to MAS TRM notices & guidelines. Independent monitoring of Email / Internet Content Scanning ("EICS") alerts. Coordinate annual System Criticality Questionnaire review, End User Computing review, AI Model Review and others.
• Personal Data Protection & Data Governance – Ensure compliance to data governance policy and PDPA requirements. Coordinate Annual Information Asset Inventory Review and manage data incidents.
• Incident Reporting – Review and comment on all internal reports (i.e. Data, Operational, IT, fraud, etc.) submitted by internal departments. Perform periodic group reporting for all internal types.
• Framework, Policy and Charter ("FPC") Administration - Govern the creation / adoption of new FPCs and amendment of existing FPCs, including the localisation / adoption of Group level FPCs and develop internal FPCs.
• Management and Group Reporting - Prepare dashboard reporting materials (i.e. KRI, Employee Conduct) for Board and Management meetings. Prepare and review Group Risk Management Committee materials (i.e. KRI, Employee Conduct) for Group reporting.
• Handling of internal / external audits (Group internal audit / ISAE 3402 / MAS inspection / DPTM / SWIFT CSP).
• Administer risk management training and awareness within the company.
• Ensure timely completion of projects / ad-hoc duties assigned by Manager.

Job Requirements

• Relevant Degree, preferably with a focus in finance, accountancy or business
• At least 2 to 3 years of relevant working experience in the financial industry, preferably in asset management and in audit (Internal controls Auditor from Big 4 Accounting Firms).
• Open to feedback and suggestions while adhering to instructions from direct managers and Head of Department
• Awareness of risk related issues and strong risk analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, in particular MS Excel and MS Powerpoint
• Proactive, result driven with strong attention to detail
• Good interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Committed to continuous learning and excellence
• Strong work and team ethics, and a high level integrity and dedication

Other Information:

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Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.