Strategic Market Risk Manager

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking a Market Risk professional to manage exposures across asset classes, implement policies, and report risks to senior leadership. The role emphasizes Basel III and MAS compliance, stress testing, and collaboration with front, middle, and back offices.

The candidate should have 2–3 years in market risk, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Murex, Kondor+, and Bloomberg. An FRM/CFA is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Economics, Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years in market risk management, preferably in a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, products and risk concepts.
• In-depth knowledge of market risk methods (VaR, stress testing, sensitivity).
• Familiarity with Basel III and MAS requirements and risk frameworks.
• Proficiency in risk systems (Murex, Kondor+, Bloomberg).
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to present to diverse audiences.
• Professional certifications such as FRM or CFA are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain market risk policies and methodologies.
• Monitor and analyze exposures across asset classes and products.
• Perform stress testing and scenario analysis for portfolio impact.
• Prepare and present market risk reports to senior management and regulators.
• Collaborate with front/middle/back offices for accurate risk capture and reporting.
• Oversee limit setting and monitoring for market risk and escalate breaches.
• Participate in review/approval of new products and complex transactions.
• Contribute to enhancement of market risk systems and data quality initiatives.
• Provide training to junior team members on market risk concepts.
• Stay updated on market developments and regulatory changes.

Skills

Market risk

VaR

Stress testing

Basel III

MAS requirements

Murex

Kondor+

Bloomberg

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Quant

Tools

Murex

Kondor+

Bloomberg

Job description

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking a Market Risk professional to manage exposures across asset classes, implement policies, and report risks to senior leadership. The role emphasizes Basel III and MAS compliance, stress testing, and collaboration with front, middle, and back offices.

The candidate should have 2–3 years in market risk, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Murex, Kondor+, and Bloomberg. An FRM/CFA is desirable.