Risk Analyst (6 Month Contract)

THE EDGE PARTNERSHIP HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

The Edge Partnership Holdings Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Risk Analyst for a 6-month contract in Singapore. You will monitor portfolio risks, perform quantitative analysis, and stress test scenarios to ensure adherence to internal and global regulatory standards.

You will interact with Portfolio Managers to defend risk perspectives and assist in executive risk reporting, using industry tools like Aladdin, Barra PM, and Bloomberg. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in investment risk/portfolio risk or market risk.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling, analytical skills, credit principles and banking practices, regulatory requirements, rating mechanisms, and risk management.
• Excellent analytical skills, including evaluating financial statements and credit reports.
• Able to provide thoughtful and balanced risk perspectives to business lines.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office application.

Responsibilities

• 1) Monitor risk indicators daily, including VaR, tracking error, sensitivities, Greeks, and stress testing.
• 2) Research and interpret macro and historical stress scenarios to assess portfolio resilience.
• 3) Monitor liquidity profiles and ensure regulatory compliance with liquidity tools; analyze attribution relative to risk allocations.
• 4) Use risk tools (Aladdin, Barra PM, Bloomberg) for data controls and risk evaluations.
• 5) Conduct quality checks on financial data records and derivative pricing within core systems.
• 6) Partner with Portfolio Managers to enforce risk boundaries and advise on mitigation strategies.
• 7) Prepare risk dashboards and summaries for Senior Management, Risk Committees, and Regulators.

Skills

Risk analysis

Financial modelling

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

MS Excel

Problem solving

Tools

Aladdin

Barra Portfolio Manager

Bloomberg

Job description

Our client is a well-established global asset management firm with a strong presence in APAC. The firm is looking for a Risk Analyst to join them for a 6-month contract. You will play a cross-functional role in the day-to-day management of portfolio risks, challenging investment teams constructively while ensuring strict adherence to internal guidelines and global regulatory frameworks

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Risk Monitoring & Quantitative Analysis Track Risk Indicators: Measure and evaluate primary ex-ante risk metrics, including Value at Risk (VaR), tracking error, sensitivities, Greeks, and stress testing indicators on a daily basis.
• 2. Stress Testing & Scenario Analysis: Research, construct, and interpret complex macroeconomic and historical stress scenarios to evaluate portfolio resilience.
• 3. Liquidity Risk Management: Monitor portfolio liquidity profiles and ensure regulatory compliance with liquidity management tools. Performance Attribution: Analyze performance indicators (attribution and contribution) relative to underlying risk allocations.
• 4. Risk Platforms & Process Automation System Management: Leverage industry-standard investment risk tools—such as Aladdin, Barra Portfolio Manager, and Bloomberg—to perform data controls and product risk evaluations
• 5. Data Quality Assurance: Conduct continuous quality checks on financial data records, derivative securities pricing, and ex-ante metrics within core systems.
• 6. Stakeholder Management & Regulatory Compliance Front-Office Collaboration: Act as a critical risk partner to Portfolio Managers, defending risk perspectives constructively and providing guidance on risk mitigation strategies. Investment Compliance: Enforce ongoing compliance boundaries regarding investment constraints, client mandates, and group-level internal requirements.
• 7. Prepare clear risk analysis dashboards and summary documentation for Senior Management, Risk Committees, and regional Regulators.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in investment risk/portfolio risk or market risk and have worked for financial institutions such as banks, asset managers or hedge funds.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling, analytical skills, credit principles and banking practices, regulatory requirements, rating mechanisms, and risk management.
• Excellent analytical skills, including evaluating financial statements and credit reports.
• Able to provide thoughtful and balanced risk perspectives to business lines.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• Proficiency in MS office application.