108 Financial Risk Manager jobs in Singapore

Audit Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial statements.

• Review management accounts and assist in planning audit engagements, including understanding client business environment, assessing key risks areas, determining materiality, and performing preliminary analytical review.
• Perform fieldwork for audit, including testing controls, substantive analytical procedures, and other tests of details.
• Prepare tax computations for submission to relevant authorities.
• Verify compliance with applicable laws and regulations, such as Singapore Companies Act 1967, Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (FRS), Income Tax Act, and related legislation.
• Review and modify financial statements prepared by clients to ensure compliance with FRS requirements.
• Lead and coach junior associates on team assignments.

• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• IRAS knowledge
• Legislation awareness
• Tax expertise
• ACCA certification
• Administration skills
• CPA certification
• Auditing experience
• Accounting knowledge
• Compliance skills
• Financial statement analysis
• Income tax expertise
• Accountability
• Tax computation skills
• Audit expertise
• Financial reporting skills

This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for professionals seeking to excel in financial compliance and auditing.

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

We are the only professional services organization who has a separate business dedicated exclusively to the financial services marketplace. Join Financial Services (FSO) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including asset management, banking and capital markets, insurance and private equity, we provide integrated advisory, assurance, tax, and transaction services.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Manager in the Risk Management – Financial Crime Compliance team, you are required to lead and grow a team and to provide strategic sourcing services related to regulatory compliance, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls and internal audit, to our clients in financial services (FSO) industry. You are also required to assist organizations to maintain effective and efficient controls, in order to manage organizational and strategic risks.

The Opportunity

As part of the Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) practice and you will provide a well-integrated broad array of risk management services to capital market participants within global banking, capital markets, asset management and insurance. FSRM products and services include Anti-Money Laundering, Regulatory Compliance, Prudential Supervision, Bank Holding Company reporting, Credit Risk/ Capital Adequacy/ Liquidity Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk, Structured Finance and Quantitative Advisory Services.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Deliver assignments to a high level of client satisfaction and within budget
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Build an understanding of our solutions, share knowledge and be able to draw on subject matter specialists accordingly
• Leverage technology to continually learn, improve service delivery and maintain our leading-edge best practices
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Self-motivated with lots of energy and drive
• Effective leadership, project management and teamwork skills
• Analytical skills; specifically, the ability to assess and decompose financial services industry processes utilizing a risk and control focus

Ideally, you'll also have

• Post-graduate qualifications in AML/CFT or professional/ technical qualifications in risk management.
• Experience with the design, development and implementation of internal controls for financial services business processes, especially in FCC framework and strategy preferred.

To Qualify for the role, you must have

• Min 6 years relevant Financial Crime Compliance (AML/ CFT, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption and Fraud) risk management, compliance experience in banking, insurance, asset management, and/or in a big public accounting firm; 2 - 3 years relevant Financial Crime Compliance risk management, compliance experience in banking, insurance, asset management, and/or in a big public accounting firm
• At least 5 years' experience in delivery of FCC-related technology projects, such as payments screening, transaction monitoring, &/or customer risk rating systems preferably at a large/ complex financial institution.
• Strong understanding of expectations of regulators such as MAS and HKMA. Knowledge of other major jurisdictions in ASEAN and practical experience in the industry a plus.
• Knowledge of the global risk and regulatory environment, especially developments in the FCC space.
• Graduate degree in law, finance or commerce preferred. Post-graduate qualifications in AML/ CFT, commerce.
• Industry related certification (e.g., CAMS or ICA diploma in AML)

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you'll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What working at EY offers 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. We also offer you:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

EY | Shape the future with confidence

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.  

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.  

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

Job Description

Based in Singapore, the Financial Compliance Leader for Alibaba International Digital Commerce (AIDC) will have overall responsibility in ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulatory requirements across AIDC's new and existing markets, developing and maintaining group compliance frameworks, and advising internal stakeholders on compliance matters and regulatory strategy, including:

• Managing the AIDC Financial Compliance team

• Spearheading financial services market entry in new markets for AIDC e-commerce platforms, namely – Lazada, AliExpress, and Daraz

• Leading regulatory engagements and coordinating preparation of licence applications;

• Providing timely and quality regulatory advice for negotiations on strategic, complex and high value deals;

• Advising on payments / financial services regulatory matters, and assisting in the development and rollout of new products, features, and businesses lines;

• Partnering with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain group compliance frameworks where relevant, including (but not limited to) – technology risk, business continuity, outsourcing, human resources, privacy, and consumer protection policies in line with regulatory expectations and requirements;

• Coordinating incident management (e.g., responding to regulatory investigations / inspections by authorities / assisting in PR incident responses);

• Preparing for, and managing, audits and inspections by relevant regulators;

• Implementing group-wide financial compliance programs and training for internal stakeholders;

• Being the group champion in driving a culture of compliance.

Job Requirements

• 15+ years of Financial Regulatory experience (added advantage if the candidate has extensive relevant experience at a financial regulator in Southeast Asia and at a FinTech or international technology company)

• Working knowledge of the three FinTech domains - payments, lending, and insurance - will be a plus

• Extensive experience interacting with regulators across Southeast Asia

• Track record of leadership, influencing, independent thought, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage c-suite stakeholders

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-lingual and multi-cultural, startup environment where ambiguity and change is the norm

Location:

Singapore

Department: Legal

Location: Singapore

Job Description

Based in Singapore, the Financial Compliance Leader for Alibaba International Digital Commerce (AIDC) will have overall responsibility in ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulatory requirements across AIDC's new and existing markets, developing and maintaining group compliance frameworks, and advising internal stakeholders on compliance matters and regulatory strategy, including:

• Managing the AIDC Financial Compliance team
• Spearheading financial services market entry in new markets for AIDC e-commerce platforms, namely – Lazada, AliExpress, and Daraz
• Leading regulatory engagements and coordinating preparation of licence applications;
• Providing timely and quality regulatory advice for negotiations on strategic, complex and high value deals;
• Advising on payments / financial services regulatory matters, and assisting in the development and rollout of new products, features, and businesses lines;
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain group compliance frameworks where relevant, including (but not limited to) – technology risk, business continuity, outsourcing, human resources, privacy, and consumer protection policies in line with regulatory expectations and requirements;
• Coordinating incident management (e.g., responding to regulatory investigations / inspections by authorities / assisting in PR incident responses);
• Preparing for, and managing, audits and inspections by relevant regulators;
• Implementing group-wide financial compliance programs and training for internal stakeholders;
• Being the group champion in driving a culture of compliance.

Job Requirements

• 15+ years of Financial Regulatory experience (added advantage if the candidate has extensive relevant experience at a financial regulator in Southeast Asia and at a FinTech or international technology company)
• Working knowledge of the three FinTech domains - payments, lending, and insurance - will be a plus
• Extensive experience interacting with regulators across Southeast Asia
• Track record of leadership, influencing, independent thought, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage c-suite stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-lingual and multi-cultural, startup environment where ambiguity and change is the norm

• Plan and execute comprehensive audit engagements.
• Prepare detailed working papers and maintain accurate records.
• Oversee all aspects of audit and accounts work and reporting.
• Analyze complex financial statements and records for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure proper documentation in line with industry standards.

• Minimum Degree in Accountancy or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in public accounting.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communications skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency in auditing software.
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations.

• Competitive compensation package.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

We are the only professional services organisation who has a separate business dedicated exclusively to the financial services marketplace. Join Financial Services (FSO) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including asset management, banking and capital markets, insurance and private equity, we provide integrated consulting, assurance, tax and strategy & transaction services.

The Opportunity

Join the Financial Services Risk Management practice and you will provide a well-integrated broad array of risk management services to capital market participants within global banking, capital markets, asset management and insurance. FSRM products and services include Anti-Money Laundering, Regulatory Compliance, Prudential Supervision, Bank Holding Company reporting, Credit Risk/ Capital Adequacy/ Liquidity Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk, Structured Finance and Quantitative Advisory Services.

With so many offerings, you have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sounds interesting? Well, this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Advise clients on financial risk issues in the financial services industry, focusing notably on quantitative analysis. Deliver services in market risk, interest rate risk, counterparty credit risk, liquidity risk, model risk management and governance including model development/ validation and implementation, model/system documentation, model benchmarking and system implementation while establishing relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.Review and enhance Client’s Risk Management Framework. Assist Clients on Group Risk Management and support the Board Risk Management Committee in reviewing the risk management across the group.
  Demonstrate technical capabilities and professional knowledge on Credit Risk, Market Risk, Liquidity Risk as well as Treasury.
  Advise clients on end-to-end credit processes
  
• Design and apply quantitative techniques to help institutions develop and validate financial risk modeling methodologies. Formulate/ implement Enterprise Risk Management initiatives including risk quantification and portfolio risk managementPerform the practical application of advanced analytics techniques to help clients solve business problems and complex issues in the financial services industry.
  Apply statistical, economic, financial, or mathematical theories to process input data into quantitative estimates, which are used for identifying and measuring risks, valuing exposures, instruments or positions, conducting stress testing, assessing adequacy of capital, measuring compliance with internal limits, or meeting financial or regulatory reporting requirements.
  Validate and monitor model and scorecard performance and management information system.
  
• Communicate and interpret technical concepts to both technical and non-technical client stakeholders.
• Consistently deliver quality client services by leading teams, monitoring progress, managing risks and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.

To qualify for the role you must have

• 9 years of progressive post-baccalaureate work experience in financial risk management (credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk) and quantitative analysis.
• Bachelor/ Master degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Finance or MBA degree in Finance or a related field.
• CFA and FRM certification will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of design and deployment of logical and physical structures in Banking risk & regulatory area (finance & treasury).
• Detailed understanding of the overall financial risk management lifecycle and the policies, procedures and strategies employed to manage this risk.
• Designing and developing quantitative methods and services for capital markets and derivative products.
• Significant relevant consulting, risk management or business expertise within a Retail/ Commercial or Corporate bank.
• Understanding or experience in following programming languages or tools will be an added advantage: R, MATLAB, Python, SQL, Tableau, Machine Learning etc.
• Experience in following activities:Front Office (FO) pricing models, Market and Counterparty Credit Risk models, liquidity/ interest rate risk models, treasury function models, operational risk models or RWA computation as per Basel III/ IV.
  Statistical and numerical techniques and the principles of the theory of probability and stochastic calculus.
  Functional knowledge related to some of the following: modeling knowledge of term structure, financial risks and derivative products (e.g., equity, FX, commodities, credit and interest rates), risk management, model development, model validation, advanced analytics (e.g., machine learning techniques).
  Functional experience in market risk modeling and associated methodologies and their role in the overall risk management framework.
  Experience in the benchmark rate submission process will be an added advantage
  Develop Probability of Default and Loss Given Default risk rating models for commercial & corporate borrowers.
  Develop time series Stress Test models to support capital planning initiatives
  Support performance monitoring and model validation.
  Assist in establishing, monitoring, evaluating and interpreting data with a risk management focus with an understanding of business strategy.
  Demonstrate working knowledge of Credit Risk databases to provide data and analytical support to Senior Management.
  Perform data manipulation and analysis using SQL, SAS and other tools and present results and recommendations to Credit Risk Management.
  Identify deviations from forecast/expectations and explain variances. Identify risk and/or opportunities.
  Identify opportunities to leverage statistical solutions to solve business problems.
  Present results to Senior and Executive Management.
  Understand and adhere to the clients’ risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the clients’ risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
  

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

Apply now.