VP, Risk Manager – Financial Institutions / NBFIs

STRIVEX PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

StriveX is partnering with a Regional Bank to recruit a Senior Risk Manager for the Financial Institutions / Non-Bank Financial Institutions credit risk team. The role covers assessing and monitoring credit risk exposures across Asia-Pacific, while working closely with Sales and internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will lead credit assessments, prepare applications and ratings for senior committees, and provide risk-driven insights to support business initiatives in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in FI credit risk, APAC exposure
• Experience with banks and non-bank financial institutions
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage credit risk across APAC banks and NBFIs.
• Prepare and manage credit applications and ratings for committees.
• Perform financial, balance-sheet, and banking-system analyses.
• Monitor exposures and identify emerging risks.
• Collaborate with Sales and internal stakeholders on client activity.
• Contribute risk perspectives to new business initiatives.

Skills

Credit risk

Balance-sheet analysis

Banking systems knowledge

Credit assessment

Credit rating

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

International collaboration

Job description

StriveX is partnering with a Regional Bank who is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to join their Financial Institutions / Non-Bank Financial Institutions credit risk team. The role will be responsible for assessing and monitoring credit risk exposures across Asia-Pacific, while partnering closely with Sales and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assess and manage credit risk across a portfolio of banks and non-bank financial institutions across Asia-Pacific.
2. Prepare and independently manage credit applications and ratings, including submissions to senior credit decision-making committees.
3. Conduct detailed financial, balance sheet and banking-system analysis to evaluate the creditworthiness of financial institution counterparties.
4. Monitor existing exposures and covered institutions, identifying emerging credit risks and changes in the operating environment.
5. Partner closely with Sales and internal stakeholders to support client activity, credit decisions and business initiatives.
6. Contribute to new business and product initiatives, providing risk perspectives and practical credit solutions across the financial institutions business.

Key Requirements

1. 8-10 years of experience in Financial Institutions credit risk, preferably covering banks and/or non-bank financial institutions across Asia-Pacific.
2. Strong expertise in credit and balance-sheet analysis of banks and NBFIs, together with an understanding of banking systems.
3. Demonstrated experience in credit assessment, rating and preparation of credit applications.
4. Strong analytical, structured and strategic thinking, with sound judgement and independent decision-making ability.
5. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Sales and internal stakeholders in an international environment.

StriveX Pte Ltd, EA License No: 23S2077

Lee Boon Hou (Hagen), Registration No: R1870932

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