Head of Retail Risk Management – Strategic Risk Leader (Hybrid)

Standard Chartered Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Flexible working options

Wellbeing & development programs

Job summary

Standard Chartered Singapore is seeking a seasoned Head of Business Risk Management (Retail) for WRB Singapore. You will lead 1LoD risk for Retail Banking, partner with business leadership to assess and mitigate non-financial risks, and embed a strong risk culture across WRB Singapore.

You will interface with Second Line Risk, Compliance, Audit and regulators on risk management matters. Key responsibilities include owning the risk profile, overseeing risk assessments, RCSA, reporting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Data Analytics, Data Science, Business, Banking or Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as AIGP, CRISC, CISA would be an advantage.
• Significant experience in Retail Banking and Wealth Management.
• Experience presenting to ExCo, Risk Committees and regulatory stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of operational risk, conduct risk, regulatory compliance, data privacy and operational resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end processes within the WRB Process Universe and manage associated risks.
• Provide independent challenge on business strategies and product launches.
• Ensure risk considerations are integrated into decision-making processes.
• Oversee RCSA, control testing and thematic reviews.
• Drive remediation and escalation to senior management and governance forums.
• Lead risk oversight for new products, digital transformation and initiatives.
• Promote governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead a team of Business Risk Managers and develop future risk leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management

Job description

Standard Chartered Singapore is seeking a seasoned Head of Business Risk Management (Retail) for WRB Singapore. You will lead 1LoD risk for Retail Banking, partner with business leadership to assess and mitigate non-financial risks, and embed a strong risk culture across WRB Singapore.

You will interface with Second Line Risk, Compliance, Audit and regulators on risk management matters. Key responsibilities include owning the risk profile, overseeing risk assessments, RCSA, reporting and