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iFAST Corporation Ltd is a global digital banking and wealth management fintech platform headquartered in Singapore and listed on the SGX-ST Mainboard. The Risk Management department is seeking an inquisitive Risk Management Executive to join our team to collaborate with departments to champion risk management initiatives and continue to build on our risk-aware culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of risk management plans through the establishment of robust enterprise-wide risk management policies and processes, and sets risk limits to guide risk-taking within the Group
• Contribute to the overall success of the Risk Management function through delivery of specific goals, plans in support of business strategies and objectives
• Lead risk control self-assessment program through implementation of the scope review of the significant business units & processes, identify and assess risk areas, advise on the design of risk controls, monitor and coordinate updates of remediation action plans to mitigate the risks areas identified
• Lead and partner the business lines and support functions to ensure risk metrics and risk appetites are defined, documented and applicable thresholds justified through rationales for principal risks
• Participate, partner with and provide ‘sounding board’ guidance to the business lines and control and support units to ensure new initiative sponsors assess risks appropriately
• Produce regular reports highlighting key risk areas, including market, credit and liquidity risk measures, and key performance trend, contribution and attribution analytics to portfolio managers, senior management, Investment Committee and Board
• Perform stress test or scenario analysis on portfolio or company-wide level.
• Participate in Scenario Analysis through documentation and research of relevant internal and external operational loss events
• Provide input/support in the development and communication of processes to support policy implementation
• Identify and address opportunities for improving controls and efficiencies of processes
• Be involved in the user requirement studies and user acceptance test for risk and performance systems
• Assist Team Leads and Management with ad-hoc requests

Requirements

• Good degree in any discipline
• Candidates without working experience are encouraged to apply
• Possess a high level of drive and initiative, strong communication, analytical, quantitative and interpersonal skills
• Independent, driven, resourceful and meticulous
• Enjoys multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Overview of The Department

Commercial Rating and Underwriting (CRU) sits within the Credit and Fraud Risk Management (CFR) division and forms the institutional credit risk management function within American Express. The CRU team plays the critical role of assessing and managing the risk of institutional exposures across all business units within American Express, and in all regions globally. Credit exposures are primarily generated through corporate and small business card programs, via merchant service relationships where non-delivery risk exists, and among the securities portfolio held for firm-wide liquidity. CRU is led from Salt Lake City with regional teams in New York, London, Singapore, India and Sydney.

In addition to determining the internal credit rating which drives the probability of default of each exposure, CRU also underwrites Amex’s large commercial card programs. As a bank holding company, American Express must comply with the highest global banking standards set by Basel and implemented by our primary regulator, the Federal Reserve.

Job Responsibilities

Directors in CRU are responsible for overseeing managers who rate and underwriting credit exposures in their assigned region, industry, and business line. Fundamental analysis incorporates a thorough review of business, financial, industry and country risk coupled with support from internal and external rating model outputs. Assessment includes understanding of the need for credit extension, profitability of the relationship and program structures. CRU directors interact with various constituents across the firm including front office sales, business unit risk partners, and credit administration to perform their critical role.

Desired Skills:

• Expertise as a credit and underwriting decision maker dealing with commercial exposures ranging from small business or middle-market to large, multinational institutions
• Thorough understanding of fundamental financial analysis, including the ability to review corporate financial statements to determine the ability of the obligor to honor its credit obligations.
• Lead various projects to meet heightened standards for Category 2 bank, as issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on regulatory capital rule and liquidity coverage ratio rule
• Proven ability to influence others to achieve complex objectives against tight deadlines
• Comfort with GAAP/IFRS accounting standards, corporate valuation, and forecasting
• Knowledge of how probability of default and loss given default determine economic capital
• Experience in determining appropriate credit capacity, structuring of facilities, and risk mitigation techniques
• Comfort with public agency ratings and supporting analysis
• Understanding of current macroeconomic trends and how to provide recommendations to improve the PD estimation based on the business cycle
• Experience preparing company-specific and industry-wide credit memorandums
• Excellent judgment in making sound rating and underwriting decisions to maximize profitability and mitigate risk
• Review of rating methodology in operating manual in English and Chinese
• Track record of collaborating and building relationships across organization
• Ability to lead large scale, time sensitive, enterprise-wide projects through to successful completion

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in rating and / or underwriting at a leading financial institution or rating agency
• Experience in managing, training and mentoring direct reports
• Bachelor’s degree from a top tier university in finance, accounting, economics, or statistics
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin)
• Good knowledge on the U.S banking regulations, particularly those imposed by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

You lead the development, implementation and evaluation of quality assurance and risk management, covering corporate governance and compliance policies and processes for our organization.

• Establish and maintain a quality and risk management framework that aligns with the organization’s vision, mission and values, goals, and complies with the relevant Acts, laws, regulations and standards

• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to convey quality assurance and risk management information and expectations, build trust and rapport

• Coordinate and conduct activities such as audits, assessments, reviews, investigations; and reporting and monitoring and improving the performance and outcomes of the organization and its services

• Identify, analyze and manage potential and actual risks and issues

• Develop and implement solutions and strategies to prevent, mitigate or resolve them

• Provide guidance, support and training to staff and managers on quality assurance and risk management best practices and processes, and fostering a culture of quality and safety across the organization

• Oversee the protection of data during storage, usage and disposal to manage risk of data loss

• Respond and manage incidences from inception, through solutioning, to completion, with all affected operators and relevant authorities

• Oversee activities to foster personal data protection awareness within the organisation

• Enhance compliance processes based on an evaluation of gaps in business operations and data protection requirements

• Translate user's privacy and personal date protection requirements into data-driven design thinking processes

Requirements:

• A degree holder with certification in risk management, data protection or related credentials from a recognized professional association

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aspects of compliance, governance and risk management

• Knowledge and experience in health care and/or NGO risk management settings will be an advantage

• Proficient technical skills to use various tools and applications to collect, analyze and report management data and information

• Experience in managing risk through data and AI governance

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Meticulous and systematic in documentation

• Analytical and strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Integrity to uphold ethical principles and values

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Overview of The Department

Commercial Rating and Underwriting (CRU) sits within the Credit and Fraud Risk Management (CFR) division and forms the institutional credit risk management function within American Express. The CRU team plays the critical role of assessing and managing the risk of institutional exposures across all business units within American Express, and in all regions globally. Credit exposures are primarily generated through corporate and small business card programs, via merchant service relationships where non-delivery risk exists, and among the securities portfolio held for firm-wide liquidity. CRU is led from Salt Lake City with regional teams in New York, London, Singapore, India and Sydney.

In addition to determining the internal credit rating which drives the probability of default of each exposure, CRU also underwrites Amex’s large commercial card programs. As a bank holding company, American Express must comply with the highest global banking standards set by Basel and implemented by our primary regulator, the Federal Reserve.

Job Responsibilities

Directors in CRU are responsible for overseeing managers who rate and underwriting credit exposures in their assigned region, industry, and business line. Fundamental analysis incorporates a thorough review of business, financial, industry and country risk coupled with support from internal and external rating model outputs. Assessment includes understanding of the need for credit extension, profitability of the relationship and program structures. CRU directors interact with various constituents across the firm including front office sales, business unit risk partners, and credit administration to perform their critical role.

Desired Skills:

• Expertise as a credit and underwriting decision maker dealing with commercial exposures ranging from small business or middle-market to large, multinational institutions
• Thorough understanding of fundamental financial analysis, including the ability to review corporate financial statements to determine the ability of the obligor to honor its credit obligations.
• Lead various projects to meet heightened standards for Category 2 bank, as issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on regulatory capital rule and liquidity coverage ratio rule
• Proven ability to influence others to achieve complex objectives against tight deadlines
• Comfort with GAAP/IFRS accounting standards, corporate valuation, and forecasting
• Knowledge of how probability of default and loss given default determine economic capital
• Experience in determining appropriate credit capacity, structuring of facilities, and risk mitigation techniques
• Comfort with public agency ratings and supporting analysis
• Understanding of current macroeconomic trends and how to provide recommendations to improve the PD estimation based on the business cycle
• Experience preparing company-specific and industry-wide credit memorandums
• Excellent judgment in making sound rating and underwriting decisions to maximize profitability and mitigate risk
• Review of rating methodology in operating manual in English and Chinese
• Track record of collaborating and building relationships across organization
• Ability to lead large scale, time sensitive, enterprise-wide projects through to successful completion

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in rating and / or underwriting at a leading financial institution or rating agency
• Experience in managing, training and mentoring direct reports
• Bachelor’s degree from a top tier university in finance, accounting, economics, or statistics
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin)
• Good knowledge on the U.S banking regulations, particularly those imposed by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

You lead the development, implementation and evaluation of quality assurance and risk management, covering corporate governance and compliance policies and processes for our organization.

• Establish and maintain a quality and risk management framework that aligns with the organization’s vision, mission and values, goals, and complies with the relevant Acts, laws, regulations and standards

• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to convey quality assurance and risk management information and expectations, build trust and rapport

• Coordinate and conduct activities such as audits, assessments, reviews, investigations; and reporting and monitoring and improving the performance and outcomes of the organization and its services

• Identify, analyze and manage potential and actual risks and issues

• Develop and implement solutions and strategies to prevent, mitigate or resolve them

• Provide guidance, support and training to staff and managers on quality assurance and risk management best practices and processes, and fostering a culture of quality and safety across the organization

• Oversee the protection of data during storage, usage and disposal to manage risk of data loss

• Respond and manage incidences from inception, through solutioning, to completion, with all affected operators and relevant authorities

• Oversee activities to foster personal data protection awareness within the organisation

• Enhance compliance processes based on an evaluation of gaps in business operations and data protection requirements

• Translate user's privacy and personal date protection requirements into data-driven design thinking processes

Requirements:

• A degree holder with certification in risk management, data protection or related credentials from a recognized professional association

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aspects of compliance, governance and risk management

• Knowledge and experience in health care and/or NGO risk management settings will be an advantage

• Proficient technical skills to use various tools and applications to collect, analyze and report management data and information

• Experience in managing risk through data and AI governance

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Meticulous and systematic in documentation

• Analytical and strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Integrity to uphold ethical principles and values

Role Overview:

The Safety Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of workplaces and promoting a culture of awareness among workers. This position involves assisting the occupier of the workplace in identifying unsafe conditions and recommending measures to rectify them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the occupier of the workplace to identify any unsafe condition or work practice
• Recommend measures to remedy the unsafe condition or work practice
• Investigate incidents and advise on remedial measures to prevent recurrence
• Collaborate with relevant authorities on safety and health matters
• Organize campaigns and daily toolbox meetings to promote EHS awareness
• Implement reasonably practicable control measures to ensure compliance with local laws

Requirements:

• Possess WSQ Advanced Certificate in WSH (Level B)
• At least 2 years experience as a WSH Coordinator
• Preferably possessing own transport
• Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health Act
• Office skills and computer literacy

What We Offer:

A dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

This role involves reviewing name screening hits and performing assessments on screening results. The individual will be responsible for escalating identified potential or true hits that may affect the risk profile of clients. This includes addressing sanction true matches during Bank's Name screening processes and providing timely escalations to Team leads and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will also provide advisory services to Front Office queries to resolve adverse news and assess cases for potential PEPs. This requires a high level of expertise in conducting name screening and a strong understanding of MAS 626 requirements.

• Degree in Banking and Finance or related discipline with at least one year of experience in conducting name screening.
• Ability to perform Chinese Google screenings and read Chinese articles, as the role supports Greater China markets.
• Basic Excel knowledge is required.
• Familiarity with MAS 626 requirements is essential.

This Singapore-based position offers a unique opportunity for candidates to work in a dynamic environment and develop their skills in name screening and risk management.

As a compliance officer, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on the company's risk profile and contribute to its growth and success.

Senior Underwriting Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled underwriter with strong engineering expertise and Property & Casualty (P&C) knowledge to join our team. This role is responsible for underwriting, portfolio management, business development, mentoring junior staff, and supporting operational improvements.

The position requires review, evaluation, and approval of engineering and SME P&C risks within delegated authority, ensuring alignment with underwriting guidelines, profitability targets, and risk appetite.

Liaising with overseas business units and reinsurers to coordinate underwriting matters, claims, and policy wording recommendations is also essential.

An ideal candidate should possess a diploma or bachelor's degree in a relevant field, minimum 3 years' experience in the general insurance industry, and relevant insurance qualifications. Strong technical knowledge in engineering underwriting and SME P&C insurance, proven business development and portfolio management skills, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are also required.

A business acumen with the ability to balance growth and risk is necessary for this role.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced underwriters who are passionate about developing their skills and contributing to a dynamic team.

Skill Requirements:

• Product Knowledge
• Management Skills
• Casualty
• Risk Assessment
• Reinsurance
• Interpersonal Skills
• Business Acumen
• Property
• Underwriting
• Portfolio Management
• General Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Policy Writing
• Business Development
• Staff Development

Safety Standards Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Safety Standards Officer to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing standards development projects under the national standardisation programme administered by Enterprise Singapore.

You will provide secretariat support to the technical committees and working groups, preparing agendas, meeting minutes, report compilation, drafting of standards, etc.

Your key responsibilities will include engaging and coordinating with industry-academia and government organisations to facilitate the development, promotion, and review of Singapore standards and technical references.

You will also be responsible for organising key standard launches events and other outreach events, collaborating with key stakeholders to identify, develop, and launch new standards.

This includes conducting consultations and ensuring that standards are aligned with industry needs.

In addition, you will assist in the industry and technical research for the development of new/review of standards, conduct verification studies to identify users of the standards, and handle inquiries regarding standards in your area of responsibility, ensuring prompt and accurate responses to stakeholders.

• Fire Safety
• Microsoft Office
• Legislation
• Interpersonal Skills
• ISO
• Administration
• Written Communications
• Compliance
• Good Communication Skills
• Networking
• Process Safety
• Safety plan
• Team Player
• Health & Safety Legislation
• Manufacturing
• Workplace Safety and Health