Associate, Market Risk

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an Associate Market Risk to join their Singapore-based team. You will support market risk oversight focusing on risk governance, regulatory reporting and legal entity oversight. The role offers exposure to AEJ Rates, FX, Credit, and G10 markets, while working closely with stakeholders across the business. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your market risk expertise within a highly regarded global team.

What you'll do:

In the Associate, Market Risk role, you will immerse yourself in the daily operations of a sophisticated market risk function.

• Support senior regional risk managers by assisting with daily monitoring of market risks across various business areas.
• Conduct daily reviews of key market news, positions taken by trading desks, and significant changes impacting risk profiles.
• Regularly liaise with Front Office trading and structuring teams to implement effective risk controls and address issues such as limit breaches or system problems promptly.
• Ensure timely production of daily risk and limit reports for trading teams, senior management, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Review Value at Risk (VAR) calculations and capital components each day, providing commentary and sign-off as required.
• Analyse stress test scenarios and results, offering detailed commentaries on key drivers influencing outcomes.
• Oversee market risk regulatory reporting processes for Singapore regulators, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local requirements.
• Maintain market risk oversight for Singapore legal entities by monitoring exposures and ensuring adherence to governance frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with other groups including Credit Risk, Research, Quantitative Research, Finance, Product Control, Middle Office, Market Risk Technology, Regulatory Affairs, and Internal Audit to foster strong inter-departmental relationships.
• Contribute to the development of tools and templates that facilitate effective collection, review, and utilisation of market risk information.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Associate Market Risk Manager position brings proven experience from previous roles within financial services or banking environments where they have actively contributed to market risk management activities.

• Minimum three years’ experience working within a market risk function in financial services or banking sector is essential for this role.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor or analyse macro products such as FX and rates with practical understanding of associated risks.
• Proven experience managing core market risk processes including VAR limits calculation and stress testing methodologies.
• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics or finance is preferred for this position.
• Comprehensive knowledge of developed markets as well as AEJ emerging markets enhances your effectiveness in this role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel is required; familiarity with VBA programming or Python is highly desirable for automating tasks or analysing data sets.
• Excellent analytical skills combined with clear communication abilities enable you to deliver high-quality insights under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work dependably both independently when required but also collaboratively within cross-functional teams ensures success.
• Enthusiastic approach towards learning new concepts coupled with willingness to improve existing processes supports continuous development.
• Strong interpersonal skills allow you to interact effectively with front office staff senior managers control functions regulatory bodies.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out due to its global reach spanning approximately 30 countries—connecting markets East & West—and its dedication to serving clients through wealth management, investment management and wholesale banking divisions. Built on nearly a century-long tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship it fosters an environment where creative solutions are encouraged considered thought leadership is celebrated. The company’s focus on embedding responsible risk management practices ensures that every individual’s contribution is recognised respected nurtured—making it an exceptional place for professionals seeking both personal growth career advancement within financial services industry.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your expertise in market risk management further within a globally respected financial institution then this opportunity could be your next exciting step!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

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