Risk Manager – Maritime and Energy Firm

BEATHCHAPMAN (PTE. LTD.); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Energy and Maritime firm in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Risk Manager to join their expanding team. The selected candidate will oversee the Risk function, develop credit risk policies, and monitor exposures to mitigate risks. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience in a Trading House or Bank, ideally with a focus on Credit Risk. Strong analytical skills and an understanding of risk management principles are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a Trading House or Bank.
• Ideally with a focus in Credit Risk.
• Exposure in Market Risk / Operational Risk is a good to have.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain credit risk policies and procedures.
• Monitor ongoing Credit exposures and mitigate Risks.
• Identify early warning signals of financial distress.
• Work closely with teams to balance risk and business growth.
• Implement new Risk reporting framework.
• Manage credit insurance and risk mitigation instruments.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Understanding of risk management principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business

Job description

The Role

My client is a leading Energy and Maritime firm and we are looking for a Risk Manager to join the business in Singapore. This is a new headcount due to their expansion plans, and we are looking for a seasoned Risk candidate to oversee the Risk function in SG.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain credit risk policies, procedures, and approval frameworks aligned with the firm’s risk appetite.
• Monitor ongoing Credit exposures and mitigate any Risks
• Identify early warning signals of counterparty financial distress and recommend mitigation actions.
• Work closely with commercial, chartering, operations, and legal teams to balance risk and business growth.
• Implement new Risk reporting framework and guidelines
• Manage credit insurance, guarantees, letters of credit, and other risk mitigation instruments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• At least 5 years in a Trading House or Bank
• Ideally with a focus in Credit Risk
• Exposure in Market Risk / Operational Risk is a good to have
• Strong analytical skills, keen understanding of risk management principles and techniques