Risk Manager

We are looking to recruit an experienced Market Risk Manager to join our Macro and RV Risk team in either Singapore, Hong Kong, or Dubai. The ideal candidate will evolve framework in managing the metrics associated with position and portfolio level risk tolerance, and fund level modelling and back testing on the firm's multi-asset class investment model across Macro and Relative Value strategies.

Responsibilities:

1. Proactive management of traded risk position via macroeconomics, PnL analysis, tools such as VaR, Stress Testing, and active engagement with the business.
2. Investigating breaches in investment risk and follow up with appropriate actions.
3. Ensure accuracy in VAR calculations and various Risk metrics. Provide detailed P&L breakdowns and positions analysis.
4. Ensure regular communication with PMs to discuss market developments, positioning, risk deployment, performance, and targets.
5. Quarterly PM's performance analysis and PM's evaluation. Mentoring the more junior PMs / sub-PMs. Working on developing and growing PMs and their Pods.
6. Collaborating with Portfolio Managers and the Head of Macro Risk in portfolio selection to align with the firm's risk tolerance and target returns.
7. Periodically validating models and methodologies to improve forecast accuracy.
8. Developing and improving risk indicators and their specifications.
9. Develop all necessary tools required to present tailor-made Risk Reports to Portfolio Managers and the Management of the Fund for Derivatives positions and RV Strategies.
10. Work closely with the Quant Team and IT to improve Risk Management Tools, Models and Reports.

Requirements:

1. Between 5- and 10-years relevant experience in investment risk management and analysis, with practical exposure to portfolio risk management in various asset classes. Candidates from the Buy-side will be preferred.
2. Familiarity with multi-asset class strategies involving Commodities and either Equities or Fixed Income - with a focus on Relative Value strategies preferred.
3. Detailed knowledge of FX and Fixed Income OTC Derivatives. Knowledge of Equities or Commodities will be an added benefit.
4. In-depth knowledge of Derivatives and Risk Management metrics.
5. Excellent communication skills (excellent English required) and strong negotiation skills are essential for effectively conveying complex ideas to senior management and portfolio managers.
6. Excellent knowledge of Financial Market instruments and a good sense of market drivers and dynamics.
7. Good analytical skills and attention to details.
8. Proficient in SQL, Python, Bloomberg DLIB, PORT, MARS and other risk management tools.
9. An Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business or Finance is required