Chief Risk Officer (Singapore-based)

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier financial institution is seeking a highly capable Chief Risk Officer to lead its risk management efforts. This role involves managing diverse risk types, advising senior management on risk appetite, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting the bank's growth strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in credit risk from major banks or risk consulting, showcasing analytical skills, leadership, and integrity. Join this dynamic team to help shape the future of risk management in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Chief Risk Officer in a major bank.
• Strong experience in credit risk and risk consulting.

Responsibilities

• Manage various risk types including credit, market, and operational risks.
• Advise senior management on optimal business portfolio aligning to risk appetite.

Skills

Credit Risk Management

Operational Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Cyber Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Description
A premier financial institution with a strong regional presence and ambitious growth plans is looking to appoint a highly capable Chief Risk Officer.

Responsibilities

As the key risk leader, you will be responsible for the management of various risk types including credit, market, operational, regulatory and cyber risks. You will advise senior management and business leadership team on optimal business portfolio aligning to risk appetite of the bank and growth strategy. You will keep abreast with industry and regulatory standards and continuously develop a robust and progressive risk management framework, policies and practices. You will ensure proactive identification, assessment, mitigation and resolution of risks. You will ensure the bank's long-term financial stability and regulatory compliance while supporting its growth strategy.

Requirements

You possess a proven track record as a Chief Risk Officer in a major bank. Candidates with strong experience in credit risk gained in major banks, or risk consulting in Big 4 who wish to progress to CRO role can also apply. Experience in corporate and institutional banking, commercial and business banking, and / or global markets, will be advantageous. You are highly credible, analytical, solutions-focused, logical thinker and calm under pressure. You operate with high integrity and possess strong leadership, management and people skills.

To apply

Please submit your resume to Er Hann Ooi at [e-mail], quoting the job title and reference number EH33296. Due to high volume of responses, we regret that only shortlisted candidates are notified.