Risk Analyst

ALLASIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a professional to monitor trading risk and perform financial analysis. Responsibilities include analyzing market trends, ensuring compliance with trading policies, and preparing risk reports for management. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree and possess 1-3 years of experience in trading risk or related analytical roles, along with strong numerical skills and proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg. Proficiency in English and Mandarin is also required as the role involves communication in both languages.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in trading risk, market risk, or closely related analytical roles.
• Able to work independently in a lean‑team environment.
• Solid understanding of trading P&L, market exposure concepts, and financial instruments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily trading positions, P&L movements, and exposure across investment portfolio and markets.
• Analyze market trends, price movements, and volatility affecting the trading portfolio.
• Ensure trades comply with internal risk policies and trading limits.
• Coordinate with Management and external brokers to resolve discrepancies.
• Support Management with any ad-hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

High attention to detail

Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, IT, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Job description

Key Responsibilities

A. Trading Risk & Exposure Monitoring

• Monitor daily trading positions, P&L movements, and exposure across investment portfolio and markets.
• Verify trade entries, pricing, and contract details to ensure accuracy in internal systems.
• Track market movements and highlight unusual or significant changes in positions or risk metrics.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly risk reports for Management.

B. Market & Financial Analysis

• Analyze market trends, price movements, and volatility affecting the trading portfolio.
• Support scenario analysis, stress testing, and exposure analytics.
• Assist in preparing market summaries and risk commentary for Management.

C. Controls, Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure trades comply with internal risk policies and trading limits.
• Support enhancements to risk control processes and reporting frameworks.
• Maintain proper documentation relating to trading activities and risk assessments.
• Assist in periodic internal reviews and management reporting.

D. Operational Support

• Coordinate with Management and external brokers to resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile risk reports against operational and financial data.
• Assist in system updates, data validation, and workflow improvement initiatives.

E. General & Ad-Hoc Duties

• Support Management with any ad-hoc tasks as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, IT, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in trading risk, market risk, or closely related analytical roles.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiar with Bloomberg/other portfolio management software, trading or risk management systems.
• Solid understanding of trading P&L, market exposure concepts, and financial instruments.
• Able to work independently in a lean‑team environment.
• High integrity, responsibility, and professionalism.
• Strong communications skills in both English and Mandarin (both verbal and written), as the role requires preparing reports and communicating with stakeholders in both languages.