Senior Manager, APAC Risk

REFINITIV ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Singapore seeks a Market Risk Manager to ensure the robustness of clearing operations. The role involves overseeing end-of-day valuations, managing operational risks, and engaging with clients and regulators. Ideal candidates will have expertise in market risk and derivatives valuation, alongside strong communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with significant responsibilities in risk management and project collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in market risk, preferably within a clearing house or financial institution.
• Strong understanding of derivatives valuation across multiple asset classes.
• Experience with risk systems, valuation models, and scenario analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills to explain concepts to clients and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Perform and sign off on end-of-day valuations across various portfolios.
• Engage with clients and regulators to ensure compliance.
• Lead incident management efforts and improve procedures.
• Collaborate on APAC-specific risk projects and initiatives.

Skills

Market risk expertise

Derivatives valuation

Risk systems knowledge

Communication skills

Operational incident management

Familiarity with CCP risk frameworks

Cross-functional project experience

Job description

Department: Risk Management

Reports to: Head of Risk Asia Pacific

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Market Risk Manager to join our APAC team. This role is central to maintaining the robustness of clearing operations during Asia Pacific hours. The successful candidate will be responsible for EOD valuation process, lead risk incidents, engage with clients and regulators, and contribute to global and regional risk initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Valuation Oversight

• Perform and sign off on end-of-day (EOD) valuations across FX, rates, credit, equities, and repo portfolios.
• Investigate and explain material valuation movements and anomalies.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Discuss technical aspects of clearing and the clearing model with new and existing clients.
• Conduct scenario analysis and risk simulations on behalf of clients and internal partners.
• Liaise with regional regulators and other key partners to ensure transparency and compliance.

Operational Risk Management

• Supervise and manage clearing house operations during APAC hours.
• Lead incident management efforts, identifying practical and timely resolutions.
• Increase operational resilience through continuous improvement of procedures and controls.

Project & Collaboration

• Lead and contribute to APAC-specific risk projects.
• Collaborate with the global clearing house risk team on cross-regional initiatives and strategic projects.

Risk Analysis

• Analyse member and portfolio positions to identify emerging pockets of risk.
• Work closely with global risk teams to ensure consistent risk standards and practices.

Key Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated ability in market risk, preferably within a clearing house, investment bank, or financial institution.
• Strong understanding of derivatives valuation across multiple asset classes.
• Experience with risk systems, valuation models, and scenario analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain sophisticated concepts to clients, regulators, and internal partners.
• Proven track record in ability to manage operational incidents and drive improvements.
• Familiarity with CCP risk frameworks and regulatory requirements is highly desirable.
• Experience working on cross-functional projects and with global teams.

As a global business, LSEG relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. Therefore we seek hardworking, qualified employees in all our operations around the world−regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status or any other protected classification under country or local law. Refinitiv is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug‑free workplace. LSEG makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us to request an accommodation.