Risk Manager

The Bank of East Asia, Limited (BEA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a Data Analyst focused on risk management to enhance processes through data analysis and automation. This role involves extracting and analyzing data for risk reports and streamlining workflows using advanced tools. The ideal candidate will hold a degree related to data science or risk management and possess strong proficiency in data tools like Python and SQL. Join the team to contribute to critical risk assessment projects within a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in data analysis and risk management.
• Proficiency in data manipulation using Python, SQL, or R.
• Knowledge of financial instruments and risk management concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Extract, clean, and analyze datasets for risk assessments.
• Develop automated solutions using VBA, RPA, or Gen AI.
• Prepare risk reports for senior management and ALCO.

Skills

Data Manipulation

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, Risk Management

Tools

Python

SQL

R

VBA

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Extract, clean, and analyze large datasets to support risk assessments and reporting requirements
• Maintain or enhance data visualizations and dashboards to communicate key risk metrics and trends to the local and Head Office Management
• Support the development of documentation for data sources, data dictionaries and data lineage

Process Automation and Streamlining

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline existing risk reporting and data processing workflows
• Develop and implement automated solutions using VBA, RPA, Gen AI or other scripting languages to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Assist in the development and maintenance of automated data quality checks

Risk Reporting/ Projects

• Assist in the preparation of risk reports and presentations for senior management and ALCO
• Participate in Group/Local risk projects or enhancement of stress testing and/or risk modelling

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Assist in the maintenance and update of SOPs related to data processing and reporting for risk management. Ensure these are in line with industry best practices, regulatory standards, and internal policies

Others

• Assist in the preparation and validation of risk reports and risk indicators to monitor and assess risks related to market risk, liquidity risk, and interest rate risk

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, Risk Management or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in data analysis or a related role; and minimum 3 years of experience in risk management role, preferably within the financial services industry
• Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis using tools like Python (Pandas, NumPy), SQL, or R. Working knowledge of VBA for process automation and data manipulation
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Familiarity with financial instruments and risk management concepts is a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative risk solutions
• Good verbal and written communication skills for presenting risk assessments to stakeholders and cross-functional teams