Senior Risk Analyst

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a Senior Risk Analyst in Singapore with expertise in rates and FX, especially in EM Asia. The role involves managing risk frameworks, analyzing exposures, and communicating risks to senior management. Candidates should possess at least 2 years of relevant experience and a strong educational background in finance or related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a relevant role.
• Strong academic performance in a relevant field.
• Experience in rates and FX, particularly across EM Asia markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the risk framework in the Singapore office.
• Monitor and analyze risk exposures on both a daily and longer-term basis.
• Communication of main risk exposures and risk factors to senior management.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

Garda Capital Partners (Garda) is a multi-billion dollar alternative investment firm with over 21 years of experience deploying relative value strategies across fixed income markets for institutional investors. Garda's primary offices are located in Wayzata, New York City, West Palm Beach, Geneva, Zug, Copenhagen, Singapore, and Scottsdale.

Garda's Risk Management team is looking for a Senior Risk Analyst with a rates and FX background, particularly in EM Asia, to join our team in Singapore. The role will be embedded with the investment team and will report to the Head of European & Asia Risk. The role's primary responsibility will be identifying, measuring and monitoring risk for a growing team.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the risk framework in the Singapore office, working with analysts and risk managers in Geneva, and in close collaboration with the Senior Portfolio Manager in Singapore
• Monitoring and analyzing risk exposures on both a daily and longer-term basis
• Communication of the main risk exposures and risk factors to senior management
• Manage risk limits and work with Senior Portfolio Manager and Risk Manager to define and monitor plans for risk reductions.
• Perform risk and PL attribution analysis on risk takers. Assist with budgeting and improvement plans.
• Working independently on complex and business-critical risk management projects, and improving the risk analytics

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a relevant role at a top tier bank or hedge fund
• Master's degree preferred in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field with strong academic performance
• Experience in rates and FX, particularly across EM Asia markets.
• Proactive person who can work independently in identifying main risk factors of the portfolio.
• Understanding of when and how to design and apply different risk metrics, such as market sensitivity, scenario analyses, and volatility/expected loss.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time sensitive team environment
• Detail-oriented nature with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability and willingness to work unconventional hours