SVP/MD, Head of Counterparty Credit Risk – Global Investment Firm

The Role

We are partnering with a leading global investment institution that is seeking a SVP / MD, Head of Counterparty Credit Risk Management to join its Singapore team.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced credit risk professional to lead a high-performing team responsible for counterparty credit risk management across global investment activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping credit risk strategy, overseeing credit approvals and exposures, and partnering with senior stakeholders to support prudent risk-taking while safeguarding the organisation's interests.

Responsibilities

• Lead the credit risk management function and provide oversight of counterparty credit risk exposures across the organisation
• Approve and recommend credit limits, risk mitigation measures and credit risk decisions for counterparties and service providers
• Partner with investment, risk and business stakeholders to support sound risk-taking and informed decision making
• Oversee credit risk monitoring, governance, reporting and risk framework enhancements
• Ensure effective onboarding, review and ongoing oversight of counterparties and service providers
• Develop and mentor a team of credit risk professionals while driving continuous improvement across the function

Requirements

• 15+ years of credit risk experience, including significant experience in counterparty credit risk and credit approvals covering institutional clients and financial counterparties
• Strong understanding of financial markets, traded products and associated credit risk exposures
• Proven leadership experience managing high-performing teams and engaging senior stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of credit risk assessment, risk mitigation techniques and credit risk governance frameworks
• Hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic leadership and day-to-day risk management responsibilities

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