SR&T Director, Regulatory & Financial Risk

DELOITTE SINGAPORE SR&T PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is looking for a senior professional in financial risk management to lead a team and engage with clients. The role involves model development, regulatory compliance, and fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of advanced statistical techniques and regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years proven experience in financial risk management.
• Strong focus on model development and validation.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients to understand their business needs.
• Lead and mentor a team in a collaborative environment.
• Conduct assessments of clients' financial risk exposures.

Skills

Leadership

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Statistics, Data Science / AI, Financial Engineering

Tools

Statistical software

Programming languages

Job description

• Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique business needs and risk profiles. Proactively identify opportunities to deliver value-added solutions.
• Business Development: Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and presenting solutions to potential clients.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Risk Assessment and Advisory: Conduct assessments of clients' financial risk exposures, including market risk, credit risk, including risk exposures, portfolios analysis, and stress testing, operational risk, as well as liquidity risk. Provide strategic advice on risk mitigation strategies.
• Model Development and Validation: Oversee the development and validation of advanced risk models. Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements.
• Thought Leadership: Stay updated on industry trends and emerging risks. Share insights through publications, presentations, and thought leadership initiatives.

Requirements

• Solid academic background with a Degree in Statistics, Data Science / AI, Financial Engineering, Financial Economics, Quantitative Finance, or other relevant post-graduate degree.
• At least 12 years proven experience in financial risk management, with a strong focus on model development and validation, with credit risk experience preferable.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Expertise in advanced statistical and quantitative techniques, including machine learning and econometrics.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and programming languages.
• Industry Experience: Experience in the banking, insurance, or financial services industry is preferred.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., FRM) are advantageous.
• International Experience: Experience working with clients in multiple jurisdictions is a plus.