Risk Management Associate (Japanese-speaking)

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Singapore-based investment management firm is seeking a motivated individual to join their operations team as a Risk Management Specialist. The ideal candidate will have Japanese language proficiency and a strong interest in financial markets. Key responsibilities include monitoring fund-level risks, performing daily risk assessments, and supporting portfolio managers with timely insights. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in risk management or fund operations. Familiarity with hedge fund structures is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in risk management, fund operations, or fund accounting.
• Strong understanding of fund risk control, liquidity management, and volatility metrics.
• Familiarity with hedge fund structures and regulatory requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage fund-level risk across portfolios.
• Perform daily risk assessments, including liquidity and volatility analysis.
• Support portfolio managers by providing timely risk reports.

Skills

Japanese language proficiency

Risk management

Fund operations

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Risk systems or analytics tools

Job description

OVERVIEW

Our client is a Singapore-based investment management firm specializing in Japanese equities through two complementary strategies. They employ a fundamental investment approach with a focus on mid- to small-cap companies and maintain a diversified portfolio across sectors. Their operations team plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and integrity in all post-trade processes while supporting the firm’s investment strategies. They are seeking a motivated individual with Japanese language proficiency and a strong interest in financial markets to join their operations team as a Risk Management Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage fund-level risk across portfolios, ensuring compliance with internal risk frameworks.
• Perform daily risk assessments, including liquidity, volatility, and exposure analysis.
• Support portfolio managers by providing timely risk reports and insights.
• Implement and maintain risk control measures to safeguard fund performance.
• Collaborate with fund accounting and operations teams to ensure accurate reporting and reconciliation.
• Assist in stress testing and scenario analysis for market and liquidity risks.
• Communicate effectively in Japanese with portfolio managers and relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in risk management, fund operations, or fund accounting.
• Strong understanding of fund risk control, liquidity management, and volatility metrics.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Japanese (spoken and written) to liaise with portfolio managers.
• Familiarity with hedge fund structures and regulatory requirements is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with risk systems or analytics tools preferred.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Appreciate your understanding.