AVP, Treasury Risk

A leading global financial institution is seeking an AVP, Treasury Risk to join its Singapore-based team, offering you the chance to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the organisation’s liquidity and treasury activities across multiple Asian markets. This position sits within a highly respected risk management division, acting as the second line of defence and providing independent oversight of treasury operations.

What you'll do:

As an AVP, Treasury Risk based in Singapore, you will play a crucial role in independently overseeing the organisation’s treasury activities as part of the second line of defence.

• Independently review and challenge all aspects of liquidity management processes to ensure robust controls are in place and aligned with best practices.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance liquidity risk management policies and limit standards in accordance with regulatory expectations and internal guidelines.
• Monitor compliance with established risk limits and appetite across the group, escalating breaches as necessary to protect organisational interests.
• Analyse stress scenarios related to funding and liquidity resources, challenging adequacy assessments when required to ensure resilience under adverse conditions.
• Review proposals for risk appetite and limits, ensuring they are conceptually sound and support overall business strategies.
• Identify areas for improvement within existing liquidity risk measurement frameworks by assessing methodologies, assumptions, and data integrity.
• Prepare detailed reports on liquidity risk exposures for senior management and relevant committees, ensuring clarity and accuracy in all communications.
• Engage proactively with stakeholders across treasury, other risk teams, global markets, and senior leadership to facilitate effective information flow and decision-making.
• Support regional liquidity risk oversight activities spanning Singapore, Korea, India, and Hong Kong by providing expert analysis and recommendations.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements by identifying potential enhancements in the risk framework for treasury activities.

What you bring:

To excel as an AVP, Treasury Risk you will bring proven experience from a financial services environment where you have been responsible for managing or overseeing liquidity risks.

• At least four years’ experience working within a financial services firm focused on liquidity risk management or treasury functions in either first or second line of defence roles.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Financial Mathematics or another quantitative discipline is essential for success in this position.
• Demonstrated understanding of key liquidity risk management methodologies such as MCO (Minimum Capital Obligations), LCR (Liquidity Coverage Ratio), and NSFR (Net Stable Funding Ratio).
• Proven ability to interpret regulatory expectations regarding second line oversight of treasury desks alongside awareness of street-wide best practices.
• Experience using analytical tools such as Tableau or Power BI for data visualisation is highly desirable; familiarity with Python coding would be advantageous but not mandatory.
• Exceptional analytical skills enabling you to investigate significant issues thoroughly while maintaining accuracy under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills allowing you to articulate complex requirements clearly to both technical specialists and non-specialist stakeholders alike.
• A collaborative approach that supports effective teamwork across departments while also demonstrating initiative when working independently on assigned tasks.
• Meticulous attention to detail ensuring all reports are accurate and all policy documents reflect current standards without error or omission.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the world’s most respected financial institutions thanks to its long-standing heritage of disciplined entrepreneurship combined with a forward-thinking approach that bridges Eastern and Western markets. Employees benefit from an inclusive culture that prioritises collaboration over competition—ensuring everyone feels supported regardless of their background or level of experience. The company invests heavily in professional development through structured training programmes tailored to individual needs so you can continue building your expertise throughout your career journey. With flexible working options designed around employee wellbeing plus access to cutting-edge technology platforms there is ample opportunity here not only for personal growth but also meaningful contribution towards shaping industry-leading solutions. The supportive leadership team fosters open communication channels making it easy for new ideas or concerns about process improvements to be heard—creating an environment where innovation flourishes alongside operational excellence.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career by joining a globally respected team dedicated to excellence in treasury risk management then this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your future in financial services starts here.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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