Associate/AVP, Counterparty Credit System Analyst
Singapore, SG
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Risk and Performance Management Department (RPMD)
In Risk & Performance Management Department (RPMD), we work collaboratively across teams to identify and address potential blind spots, ensuring that all relevant risks are considered and duly addressed.
Risk Infrastructure
You will be part of a team that deploys state-of-the-art data and systems required for all aspects of risk and performance analysis and reporting.
What impact can you make in this role?
We are seeking a dynamic, self‑motivated, and technically competent individual with a strong interest in risk management, systems, methodologies, and operations automation. The successful candidate will join the Risk Infrastructure team to provide risk management and measurement support to the organization while driving innovation through automation technologies, including Python, AI, and large language models (LLMs).
This is a 2-year contract role designed to deliver key outcomes in alignment with RPMD’s strategic objectives. Continued opportunities may be explored subject to business needs and individual contribution.
A key focus of this role will be to leverage AI and automation tools to streamline and enhance Counterparty Risk Management (CRM) processes, ensuring scalability, accuracy, and efficiency in meeting evolving business and regulatory requirements.
What will you do in the Risk Infrastructure team?
- Manage the end‑to‑end workflow of risk and performance measurement systems, from batch preparation and data checks to reconciliations and timely publishing of results.
- Oversee system tools and reports necessary to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Collaborate with risk managers, risk analysts, technology teams, and upstream data stewards to implement new risk models and enhance existing ones.
- Serve as a bridge between business, data, and technology teams to ensure the delivery of scalable, robust, and compliant solutions.
- Assess and manage the impact of upstream data changes or new business initiatives (e.g., new product assessments) on existing systems and processes.
- Drive innovation by automating manual processes using programming tools such as Python, SQL, or AI‑assisted systems, with a particular focus on applying AI to automate CRM workflows (e.g., data validation, exposure aggregation, exception handling).
- Leverage AI techniques to improve automation efficiency, enhance data quality, and support CRM reporting and monitoring requirements.
- Contribute to technical projects that improve operational workflows through predictive analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau.
- Apply strong project management skills to oversee multi‑phase technology or risk‑related initiatives, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality objectives are met.
- Provide guidance to junior system analysts to ensure accurate and timely production of analytics and smooth system operations.
- Define and maintain key risk indicators (KRIs) and metrics to monitor system performance, data accuracy, and risk trends.
- Engage and manage external vendors to deliver new models, expanded system functionalities, data coverage, and quality production support.
- Coach junior analysts in adopting automation‑first mindsets and best practices in risk assessment.
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
- A good degree in Banking & Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields of study.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in the finance industry, with a focus on risk, operations automation, or system implementation.
- In‑depth understanding of financial products, trade operations, market data, and risk or performance analytics.
- Proven experience in operations automation through Python or other programming languages, with familiarity with AI, machine learning, and large language models (LLMs) being a strong advantage.
- Experience applying AI to automate Counterparty Risk Management (CRM) processes, such as data extraction, reconciliation, and exception management, will be highly valued.
- Strong technical skills (e.g., SQL, Microsoft Office suite, Tableau, or related analytics software) for risk and performance measurement tasks.
- Solid project management expertise, with the ability to lead cross‑functional teams and ensure clear communication between stakeholders, data units, and technology groups.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with different stakeholders and external vendors.
- Demonstrates independent working ability, thrives under pressure, and possesses strong initiative.
- A highly collaborative team player with a proactive approach toward problem‑solving and innovation.
- Certifications such as FRM, PRMIA, or relevant AI/ML credentials will be advantageous.
- This is a 2-year contract position but continued opportunities may be explored subject to business needs and individual contribution.
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