AVP, Credit Risk (Middle Office)

A leading global financial institution is seeking an AVP, Credit Risk (Middle Office) to join their highly respected Risk department in Singapore. This role offers the opportunity to be at the heart of credit risk governance and infrastructure, supporting a diverse range of business activities across Asia and beyond.

What you'll do:

As an AVP, Credit Risk (Middle Office) based in Singapore, you will be responsible for overseeing the governance and support functions of credit risk management.

• Monitor exposures across trading books on a daily and weekly basis, tracking counterparty, issuer, and sector risks to ensure compliance with established risk limits.
• Analyse key risk metrics such as Peak Exposure, Current Exposure, Stress Current Exposure, and Wrong Way Risk, proactively flagging anomalies for further investigation.
• Manage credit limits and excesses by product, counterparty, and country, escalating breaches according to defined protocols to maintain effective governance.
• Prepare comprehensive decks for senior management detailing credit risk metrics and ad-hoc analyses that inform strategic decision-making.
• Create regulatory reports for authorities including PRA, HK SFC, MAS, ensuring accuracy and timely submission in line with global standards.
• Develop reports for multi-divisional forums and regulatory processes that facilitate transparent communication across business units.
• Identify inefficiencies within existing processes such as manual reconciliations and propose automation solutions or new tools in partnership with IT teams.
• Collaborate with technology specialists to streamline workflows and develop innovative risk or compliance tools that enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure strict compliance with global and regional regulations (MAS, HK SFC, JFSA, Dodd-Frank) related to disclosures and capital requirements through diligent controls.
• Conduct governance reviews of analyst processes by tracking issues, monitoring remediation efforts, maintaining procedures documentation, escalation paths, and training materials.

What you bring:

To excel as an AVP, Credit Risk (Middle Office) ,you will bring substantial experience from the financial services sector—particularly within credit risk infrastructure roles where monitoring exposures and preparing regulatory reports are second nature.

• Minimum degree from a recognised university demonstrating academic rigour relevant to financial services.
• At least five years’ experience in a credit risk infrastructure function within a financial institution focusing on credit risk monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
• Proven track record preparing regulatory reports (e.g., PRA/HK SFC, MAS) alongside senior management decks on credit metrics and ad-hoc analysis.
• Deep understanding of credit risk fundamentals including exposure metrics such as peak exposure, current exposure, stress current exposure, wrong way risk.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial products including derivatives, FX, OTC instruments, credit derivatives, equities, structured products, lending and credit facilities.
• Exceptional analytical skills with expertise in pricing exotic products and assessing their associated risks within complex portfolios.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills enabling you to articulate intricate risk concepts clearly to diverse audiences across business functions.
• Intellectual curiosity coupled with a genuine passion for financial markets that drives ongoing learning and engagement.
• Programming proficiency in Python, VBA, SQL as well as familiarity with Power BI or Tableau for advanced data analysis and visualisation.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the most respected names in global finance thanks to its integrated network connecting markets East & West. Employees benefit from working alongside some of the industry’s most knowledgeable professionals who are committed to sharing expertise through communal learning opportunities. The company’s dedication to flexible working arrangements supports work-life balance while generous pension contributions provide long-term security. Training programmes are tailored not only towards technical skill enhancement but also personal development—ensuring every team member feels valued within an inclusive environment. Supportive leadership fosters open communication channels so ideas can be shared freely regardless of hierarchy; this approach has helped build a culture rooted in trustworthiness and mutual respect. By joining this organisation you become part of a network that prioritises collaboration over competition—where growth is achieved together through shared goals rather than individual ambition.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in credit risk management infrastructure to the next level within an inclusive global team—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; seize the opportunity to contribute your expertise while growing professionally in an environment that values collaboration.

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