Deputy Chief Risk Officer

The Edge Partnership - The Edge in Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk management consultancy in Singapore seeks an experienced professional to oversee its Risk division. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of experience in credit risk, structured trade finance, or commodities financing. This role requires strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills. Fluency in Mandarin is preferred. Responsibilities include managing credit approvals and developing risk management frameworks. Interested candidates should apply by emailing their CV with the job reference number.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of credit risk experience.
• Possess knowledge in commodities trading or good trade finance.
• Fluent in Mandarin is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Risk division within the company.
• Evaluate new products and transactions.
• Develop and improve business risk management systems.

Skills

Credit risk experience

Structured trade finance knowledge

Analytical ability

Fluency in Mandarin

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Team player attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Purpose of the role:

Work closely with CRO and CEO, together with members of the local and HK team and other internal functions to manage the Risk division within the company.

You will help secure credit approvals, evaluate new products and transactions, and provide well-founded recommendations to the Chief Risk Officer. Additionally, you will assist in structuring transactions, reviewing legal terms, and offering general advice and analysis.

You will manage annual and new reviews of counterparties, stay updated on portfolio developments, and address ad-hoc credit requests.

You will also maintain strong connections across the structured trade/ trade finance industry to stay informed of the latest news and developments.

You will need to formulate a comprehensive risk management framework (covering both financial and non-financial risk) and determine risk appetite in accordance with the company’s strategic plan.

You will help develop and improve business risk management, control systems, and related processes; establish risk assessment, monitoring, early warning, and prevention mechanisms. Other areas would be to oversee product and business process design innovations in risk management, issuing risk identification, assessment, and management plans.

Skills & Requirements:

• Has a bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of credit risk, structured trade finance or commodities financing experience
• Possess commodities trading, general banking or good trade finance knowledge
• Good analytical ability, highly motivated and willing to take on challenges
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in Mandarin will be an added bonus
• A team player who is also able to work independently with strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Strong team player who enjoys working in multicultural, dynamic, technological and international environment
• Rigorous analytical thinking skills in business operations and execution. Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of establishing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Highly motivated, with a strong desire for career development in a fast-growing fintech environment.

Please email your CV directly to [e-mail] in Word format with job reference no. 000015944.

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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