Assistant Manager, Financial Risk Management

Summary

This team is responsible for the independent assessment, measurement, monitoring and reporting of the Group’s investment, financial and market risks, supporting the Group and REITs’ Board and Audit & Risk Committees. 

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the team members to develop and implement risk management frameworks and tools to support management decision making
• Perform risk analysts & research, and independently lead and manage projects and team to ensure successful implementation on a timely basis
• Interact with asset, investment, treasury and finance teams to better understand and analyse risk impact and financial analysis for the company
• Perform qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for investments and assets across the Group’s portfolio using a range of risk metrics and models such as VaR and stress testing approaches
• Provide independent risk assessments on potential acquisitions and divestments
• Review methodology and set hurdle rates for purpose of investment benchmarking
• Undertake financial modelling and prepare quarterly risk reports and presentations for risk committees and board of directors
• Undertake ad-hoc and special assignments/projects as and when delegated by the supervisor or Head of Department

Job Requirements

• At least 4-8 years of working experience in an analytical or investment related role, preferably in quantitative (credit/market/liquidity) risk management in financial institutions. Experience in real estate research/investment, real estate/project financing credit evaluation, equity research, corporate finance, or property valuation will be considered too.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance, Accountancy, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Real Estate or other quantitative field
• Strong analytical background (quantitative/qualitative) including ability/willingness to use statistical/risk methodologies and financial models such as scenario analysis/stress-testing, VaR and Capital Asset Pricing Model etc
• Inquisitive and interest in research (macro/market) & problem solving
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and able to multi-task across various projects and timelines
• Keen in a career in risk management, investments or real estate
• Excellent excel modelling skills
• Proficiency in VBA/Python will be an added advantage
• Other certifications such as FRM/PRM/CFA certification will be considered.