Risk Associate (Campus Full-Time)

Antalpha; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Singapore seeks a Risk Associate to develop and manage risk control systems. This role involves working closely with product and technology teams to identify and mitigate risks, monitor business indicators, and enhance risk management frameworks. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and communication skills, be proficient in Excel, and have an interest in the financial markets. Familiarity with Python and FRM certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with solid problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proactive and comfortable navigating ambiguity in fast-changing environments.
• High attention to detail and strong ownership mentality.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain risk control systems to support business decisions.
• Monitor daily business risk indicators and prepare reports.
• Conduct risk reviews and assess existing controls.
• Identify risk points and communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Develop and implement risk control frameworks.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Data analysis

Education

FRM certification

Tools

Python

Job description

Help us safeguard financial innovation with smart, data-driven risk strategies.

What You Will Do

As a Risk Associate, you will work at the intersection of business, data, and strategy to protect the company from risk while enabling sustainable growth. You will partner closely with product, technology, and business teams to build risk monitoring systems, identify emerging issues, and shape how risk is managed in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, improve, and maintain risk control systems and early‑warning mechanisms to support informed business decisions
• Monitor daily business risk indicators in partnership with product and tech teams; prepare reports and escalate emerging risks in a timely manner
• Participate in risk reviews and assessments across multiple business units, evaluating the effectiveness of existing controls
• Quickly understand new business models and operational processes; identify risk points and communicate insights to relevant stakeholders
• Support the development and implementation of risk control frameworks, including strategies, classifications, metrics, and thresholds
• Assess and manage third‑party risks by enhancing partner due diligence and evaluation processes
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to strengthen the underlying infrastructure of risk management systems
• Conduct regular risk inspections and follow up on mitigation actions to ensure closure
• Promote a risk‑aware culture through internal training, documentation, and knowledge sharing
• Monitor real‑time risk alerts in highly volatile markets; this may require timely response outside of standard working hours

What You Bring

• Strong analytical mindset with solid problem‑solving and communication skills
• Proactive, curious, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast‑changing environment
• High attention to detail and strong ownership mentality — you follow through and deliver
• Proficient in Excel and basic data tools; experience with Python or data analysis is a strong plus
• Genuine interest in financial markets; exposure to or interest in Web3 / DeFi is an advantage
• FRM certification is a plus, but not required