Head of Operational Risk

Tardis Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Operational Risk professional to support its Asset Management business. This role involves collaborating with various departments to manage non-financial risks and enhance operational risk frameworks across the APAC region. Candidates should have over 8 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of asset management operations. Excellent communication skills are required for effective reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in operational risk or non-financial risk roles within asset management.
• Strong understanding of asset management operations and investment lifecycle risks.
• Familiarity with APAC regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted risk partner to Asset Management business units.
• Support the design and implementation of operational risk management framework.
• Conduct risk and control self-assessments and monitor key operational risks.

Skills

Operational risk management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related discipline

Job description

Operational Risk (Asset Management) - AD / Director

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operational Risk professional to support the Asset Management business across Asia. This role sits within the second line of defence and partners closely with investment, operations, compliance, and senior leadership to identify, assess, and manage non-financial risks across portfolios, platforms, and jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted risk partner to Asset Management business units, providing pragmatic and commercially minded operational risk advice
• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the operational risk management framework across APAC
• Conduct and oversee risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs), scenario analysis, and control testing activities
• Identify, assess, and monitor key operational risks including outsourcing, third-party risk, technology risk, valuation, data, and process risks
• Review and challenge incidents, near misses, and emerging risk trends; ensure timely escalation and remediation tracking
• Contribute to regulatory engagement, audits, and internal assurance reviews where required
• Prepare high-quality risk reporting and insights for senior management, risk committees, and regional stakeholders
• Support change initiatives, new product launches, and business growth from an operational risk perspective
• Promote a strong risk culture through engagement, training, and clear communication across the business

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related discipline; professional risk qualifications are advantageous
• 8+ years of experience in operational risk, enterprise risk, or non-financial risk roles within asset management, banking, or financial services
• Strong understanding of asset management operations, investment lifecycle risks, and fund structures
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations across APAC (e.g. MAS, ASIC, HKMA, SFC)
• Ability to balance risk discipline with commercial judgement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including board-level reporting