Market Risk Director (APAC Shift)

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Health & life insurance

Pension

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) seeks a Director to lead Market and Liquidity Risk in Singapore, building a regional capability within DTCC’s global risk operating model.

You will design, implement and document operating procedures, hire and coach the team, and ensure alignment with global standards while collaborating with technology and risk partners to deliver consistent risk coverage across regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of related experience in financial risk management within clearing organizations, exchanges, or MMI environments.
• Strong leadership experience, with ability to influence across teams without direct reporting.
• Deep understanding of margining, liquidity risk frameworks, and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead FR&G in Singapore and establish a new regional Market & Liquidity Risk capability.
• Oversee overnight coverage for market risk, stress testing, liquidity sufficiency and member exposure monitoring toward 24x7 operations.
• Partner with Quantitative Risk Management, Counterparty Credit Risk and Clearing & Settlement to maintain integrated risk framework.

Skills

Market risk

Liquidity risk

Stress testing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay And Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact You Will Have In This Role

FR&Gs mission is to provide effective and efficient identification, measurement, monitoring and control of market, liquidity & Stress Testing related to the clearing and settlement processes for DTCC, its members and the markets. In addition, FR&G provides critical governance and quality assurance capabilities for key risk functions that are designed to meet rigorous organizational and regulatory standards. FR&G works under delegated authority from the Board and senior management to manage these risks within defined risk tolerances, as approved by the Board and senior management. FR&G collaborates closely with Quantitative Risk Management and the Counterparty Credit Risk teams to maintain an integrated and comprehensive approach to financial risk management at DTCC to support an effective second line of defense. FR&Gs prime directive for DTCC's applicable clearing agencies and joint ventures consists of the following:

• Maintain sufficient collateral to cover any losses associated with the liquidation of any defaulting member or family portfolio under extreme but plausible scenarios;
• Ensure that sufficient liquidity resources are available so that each entity is able to settle all transactions as contracted in the event of a failure by the single largest member or family under extreme but plausible circumstances;
• Exercise continuous improvement of policies, procedures and processes that support robust, ongoing member surveillance and effective but appropriate response to distress events; and
• Manage FR&G to maintain a deep and broad product knowledge and risk framework to effectively measure and manage market, liquidity and credit risks. Market Risk for Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) and National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) is responsible for the monitoring of daily margin calculation and managing market and liquidity risk exposures arising from trade execution and settlement activities in the clearing corporations and the depository. Responsibilities also include driving new business initiatives, overseeing risk systems design and continuous enhancements, compliance with Risk Management policies and procedures. Responsible for understanding of margining methodologies, keen understanding of financial markets and client profiles, and effectively collaborate with other DTCC teams to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks and safeguard financial market in which DTCC plays a pivotal role.

Your Primary Responsibilities

As a Director, you will provide senior leadership across Financial Risk & Governance (FR&G), supporting DTCC’s clearing agencies and critical market infrastructure. You will be accountable for the identification, measurement, monitoring, and control of market and liquidity risk exposures, operating within Board-approved risk tolerances and regulatory expectations.

You will serve as a senior leader for the FR&G organization in Singapore, overseeing the establishment of a new regional Market and Liquidity Risk capability. This role will focus on building a team, designing operating processes, and enabling overnight risk coverage as DTCC progresses toward a 24x7 operating model. This is a critical role which strengthens DTCC’s global risk operating model, expanding capabilities and establishing scalable processes, developing talent, and ensuring consistent execution and risk culture across regions.

• Stand up and lead the Market and Liquidity Risk function in Singapore, including defining the team structure, hiring, and onboarding.
• Provide senior oversight of market and liquidity risk activities, including supporting the implementation of overnight coverage for market risk, stress testing, liquidity sufficiency, and member exposure monitoring across DTCC clearing entities as we move toward 24x7 clearing.
• Ensure risk management practices adhere to DTCC policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations, exercising sound judgment and timely escalation where required.
• Partner closely with Quantitative Risk Management, Counterparty Credit Risk, and Clearing & Settlement stakeholders to support a cohesive and integrated financial risk framework.
• Drive continuous improvement of risk methodologies, newly established processes, and controls to strengthen resilience under extreme but plausible market stress scenarios.
• Support enhancements to market, liquidity, and stress testing risk systems, tools, and reporting infrastructure through collaboration with technology and other stakeholders.
• Support risk assessments related to new initiatives, products, or material changes as required, consistent with established risk frameworks and governance.
• Design, implement, and document operating procedures, controls, and escalation protocols to support a new regional capability and ensure alignment with global standards.
• Partner with global teams to transition workflows and ensure seamless integration of Singapore into the global risk operating model.
• Lead, develop, and manage Market and Liquidity Risk professionals across the regional offices, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and career development.
• Serve as a senior leadership presence for the FR&G regional offices, fostering engagement, coordination, and collaboration across teams, regardless of reporting alignment.
• Operate effectively in a matrixed environment, influencing stakeholders and driving outcomes across functions and regions, including in the absence of direct management authority.
• Establish strong cross-functional relationships to promote alignment, resolve competing priorities, and deliver consistent execution of risk objectives.
• Provide senior leadership and serve as a central point of communication across stakeholders, providing clear, transparent, and timely updates on risk exposure, emerging issues, and the progress of Singapore build-out and operations.
• Support responses and inquiries from internal audits, regulatory examinations, and governance reviews, including issue remediation and appropriate escalation to senior management.
• Contribute to global risk governance forums, leadership discussions, and cross-functional initiatives to support DTCC’s broader risk management strategy and objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (Master’s, MBA, or equivalent) preferred.

Talents Needed For Success

• Significant experience in market risk, liquidity risk, stress testing, or financial risk management within a clearing organization, exchange, bank, or financial market infrastructure environment.
• Proven people leadership experience, including direct line management of managers and/or senior professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership influence and coordination across teams without direct reporting relationships, particularly in regional or multi-location environments.
• Experience building or scaling teams, operating models, or new functional capabilities preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, margining methodologies, liquidity risk frameworks, and regulatory expectations applicable to clearing agencies.
• Strong communication, judgment, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate effectively at senior leadership levels.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.