Head of Operational Risk – Institutional FX / Fixed Income Trading business recruitment

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global investment bank, with a strong presence in Asia.

Job Description

The successful individual will effectively take the lead role for Operational Risk in South Asia covering Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia (minimal travel)

The focus is on the Fixed Income and Wealth Management business plus corporate functions in Singapore

Key roles – relationship management and reporting

Regulatory face off to MAS

Reporting to CAO locally and to regional head of Operational Risk Management in HK

The Successful Applicant

6 to 10 years experience in Financial Services with a substantial proportion of the time spent in Operational Risk / Internal Audit coverage of Institutional FX / Fixed Income Trading businesses.

If the individual has also had Wealth Management experience, then this would be a plus.

We will consider individuals with a background in Equity Derivatives – however the candidate should be aware of the Fixed Income / FX / Commodities responsibilities of the role.

Solid academics to post grad ideally

Very good relationship manager – comfortable dealing with senior audiences, highly credible Excellent written and presentation skills Analytical skills, ‘risk minded’ Self starter

What's on offer

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to grow and develop the risk model within South East Asia. The firm is moving a substantial amount of its operations to Singapore.

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Apply online using the Apply button below or phone Annabel Roberts on + 65 6533 2777 quoting jobref H1082740