Vice President – Country Risk Management, Risk Management Group recruitment
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 200 branches across 15 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is a market leader in Singapore with over four million customers and also has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth, namely, Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's strong capital position, as well as "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings that are among the highest in the Asia-Pacific region, earned it Global Finance's "Safest Bank in Asia" accolade for three consecutive years, in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Risk Management Group is the central resource for quantifying and managing the portfolio of risks taken by the Group as a whole.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyse and review country risk exposures through interfacing with stakeholders on country risk management matters
- Ensure that country risk is appropriately assessed applying independent risk analysis and appropriate risk monitoring tools
- Ensure that risk ratings are assigned appropriately in accordance with the bank’s country risk models and methodologies
- Provide appropriate and timely decision with regards to country risk and limits
- Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of the country risk exposure and limit management infrastructure
- Direct and guide junior team members in carrying out their responsibilities
- Ensuring Country Risk Management unit is an effective, knowledgeable and professional team with the appropriate domain knowledge
- Other duties and responsibilities as required
Requirements
- Degree in finance, banking or economics from a reputable university, preferably with a Post-graduate qualification in credit risk management or Masters in finance, financial engineering or MBA
- Possess ten (10) years of financial industry experience, with at least five (5) years in credit risk or country risk management
- Familiarity with Basel regulatory requirements as well as transfer risk methodologies
- Well balanced risk and business perspective
- Solution orientated team player with strong risk management skills who can effectively motivate, coach and guide staff to achieve the bank’s objectives
Please click on "Apply online" and search for Job Ref: BHR/VMM/2012/0002
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements.