Risk Associate (Campus FY26)

Antalpha; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm based in Singapore is seeking a Risk Associate to help safeguard innovation through smart, data-driven risk strategies. The role involves designing risk control systems, monitoring risk indicators, and collaborating with product and tech teams. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, a proactive attitude, and proficiency in Excel. Experience or interest in financial markets, particularly Web3/DeFi, is advantageous.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain risk control systems and early-warning mechanisms.
• Monitor daily business risk indicators and prepare reports.
• Participate in risk reviews and assessments across business units.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Excel

Experience with Python

Interest in financial markets

Education

FRM certification

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 expedite 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; you may be required to respond or be activated at short notice during periods of heightened market volatility 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