Risk Analyst

Selby Jennings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Risk Analyst in Singapore to support daily risk reporting, monitor P&L, and analyze market and portfolio risks. The role involves building risk reporting infrastructure within a dynamic investment environment and collaborating with investment, trading, and operations teams.

The candidate will work on data validation, risk data cleanup, and developing automation using Python or SQL to improve reporting efficiency, with a strong quantitative background and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of risk, finance, or analytical experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support daily risk reporting, including P&L monitoring, drawdown analysis, and exposure/limit tracking
• Assist in identifying and monitoring market and portfolio risks across asset classes such as fixed income, FX, and derivatives
• Analyse financial data and market trends to highlight key risk drivers and potential vulnerabilities
• Work with internal systems to clean, organise, and validate risk data, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders
• Support the enhancement of risk models, analytics tools, and reporting frameworks
• Collaborate closely with investment, trading, and operations teams to ensure adherence to risk limits and controls
• Contribute to automation initiatives through tools such as Python or SQL to improve reporting efficiency

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Math/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

Job description

Our client is a leading asset manager with multi-asset focus across public markets. With an expanding risk function in Singapore, the firm is looking to strengthen its capability in portfolio risk monitoring, analytics, and data-driven reporting.

As part of this growth, they are seeking a Risk Analyst to join the team. This is a hands-on, front-facing risk role supporting senior risk leadership, offering exposure to portfolio risk management, P&L analysis, and the development of risk reporting and infrastructure within a dynamic investment environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily risk reporting, including P&L monitoring, drawdown analysis, and exposure/limit tracking
• Assist in identifying and monitoring market and portfolio risks across asset classes such as fixed income, FX, and derivatives
• Analyse financial data and market trends to highlight key risk drivers and potential vulnerabilities
• Work with internal systems to clean, organise, and validate risk data, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders
• Support the enhancement of risk models, analytics tools, and reporting frameworks
• Collaborate closely with investment, trading, and operations teams to ensure adherence to risk limits and controls
• Contribute to automation initiatives through tools such as Python or SQL to improve reporting efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 2-5 years of experience in risk, finance, or analytical roles
• Basic understanding of financial markets and risk concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python or SQL is an advantage
• Comfortable working with data and developing technical skillsets over time
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proactive, curious, and keen to build a career in risk management within an investment setting