MD/ ED, Risk Lead (Provision & Capital Analytics)

OCBC (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Industry-leading learning

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

OCBC Singapore is seeking a Risk Appetite and Concentration Specialist to shape the bank's risk framework and risk management strategy. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to identify and manage risk concentrations, ensuring regulatory compliance across Pillar 1, IFRS 9, and ICAAP.

The role calls for deep risk analytics, leadership, and a proactive approach to evolving regulatory expectations. You will guide strategic risk decisions, assess provisioning implications, and help prepare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or risk management.
• At least 10–15 years in risk management with appetite/concentration focus.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder skills.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage risk concentrations with governance input.
• Analyze Pillar 1 Credit RWA, Pillar 3 disclosures, and IFRS 9 ECL.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance.
• Lead bank-wide credit stress testing and ICAAP initiatives.
• Assess climate and nature-related risks in portfolios.
• Enhance risk measurement methods and tooling.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or risk management

Tools

Excel

Python

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why Join

As a Risk Appetite and Concentration Specialist at OCBC, you'll play a critical role in shaping the bank's risk management strategy. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage risk concentrations that could impact the bank's overall risk profile. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the bank's risk management framework.

How you succeed

To succeed in this role, you'll need to develop a deep understanding of the bank's risk appetite and concentration risk management framework. You'll work closely with various stakeholders to identify and assess potential risk concentrations and develop strategies to mitigate them. You'll also need to stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulatory requirements to ensure the bank's risk management framework remains effective.

What you do

• Ensure robust capital adequacy and regulatory compliance by delivering accurate and timely Pillar 1 Credit RWA calculation and Pillar 3 disclosures
• Provide portfolio insights through comprehensive analysis of Credit RWA, Economic Capital and IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss, providing clear explanations of movements and drivers across business segments, products and geographies
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business and senior management, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance, assessing capital and provisioning implications of new products, and delivering forward‑looking projections to support capital planning and strategic initiatives
• Strengthen the bank’s resilience to adverse conditions by championing bank‑wide credit stress testing, including Pillar 1 cyclicality, ICAAP, regulatory stress tests, and event‑driven stress tests.
• Identify potential vulnerable accounts by enabling bottom‑up stress testing through financial and rating projections.
• Assess and quantify climate and nature related risks impact on credit portfolios
• Continuously enhance risk measurement capabilities by identifying and implementing improvements to methodologies, systems, and processes, informed by regulatory developments, industry best practices, and emerging technology and tools.
• Build and develop a high‑performing risk analytics team

Who you are

• A degree in a relevant field, such as finance, economics, or risk management
• At least 10-15 years of experience in risk management, with a focus on risk appetite and concentration risk management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

Who we are

As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Equal opportunity.
• Fair employment.
• Selection based on ability and fit with our culture and values.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.