Market Risk Lead — VaR, Stress Testing & Reporting

Uob Kay; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOB) in Singapore is seeking a Market Risk Manager to oversee risk policies, monitor exposures, and support regulatory reporting. You will conduct stress testing, collaborate with front/middle/back offices, and help enhance risk systems in a fast-paced banking environment.

The role requires 2–3 years of market risk experience, a finance/quant degree, and strong analytical skills; FRM/CFA desirable. Based in Singapore with a focus on robust risk governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Quantitative Finance or related field.
• 2–3 years of market risk management experience in a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, products and risk concepts.
• Familiarity with Basel III and MAS requirements; FRM/CFA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain market risk policies and methodologies.
• Monitor market risk exposures across asset classes and products.
• Perform stress testing and scenario analysis for risk assessment.
• Prepare risk reports for senior management and regulators.
• Collaborate with front/middle/back offices on risk capture and reporting.
• Oversee limit setting and breach escalation; review new products for risk implications.
• Contribute to risk systems enhancements and data quality initiatives.
• Provide guidance to junior team members on risk concepts and regulations.

Skills

VaR

Stress testing

Regulatory frameworks

Risk management concepts

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Economics/Quantitative field

Tools

Murex

Kondor+

Bloomberg

Job description

United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOB) in Singapore is seeking a Market Risk Manager to oversee risk policies, monitor exposures, and support regulatory reporting. You will conduct stress testing, collaborate with front/middle/back offices, and help enhance risk systems in a fast-paced banking environment.

The role requires 2–3 years of market risk experience, a finance/quant degree, and strong analytical skills; FRM/CFA desirable. Based in Singapore with a focus on robust risk governance.