Risk Manager

1. Iyo Bank Singapore Branch is the international hub of Iyo Bank, one of Japan's leading regional financial institutions. As part of our strategic expansion in Asia, the Singapore office plays a key role in supporting global clients with sophisticated financial solutions, particularly in the area of ship finance, which forms the core of our overseas business.

The Risk Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing the smooth middle-office operations of the Singapore branch of Iyo Bank, mainly credit risk, liquidity risk and operational risk in the field of ship finance. In addition, this position will advise on selected front-office operations to better handle the increasing scale of business. We are looking for candidates with practical experience in front-office operations, not only theoretical risk management.

2. Manage the credit risk of the branch, including reviewing the content of contracts and other transaction documentation (mainly ship finance) based on practical knowledge of front-office operations, and ensuring all transactions meet the bank's standards and business needs.

3. Review Treasury operations based on practical knowledge, including financing details from head office and other banks, and provide discussion and advisory support to front-desk staff on Treasury matters (planning and execution of investment strategies).

4. Review and confirm the applicable interest rate and its appropriateness for each transaction, based on a professional understanding of interest-rate setting for loans and deposits.

5. Conduct financial analysis of loan clients and carry out internal and MAS rating assignments and reviews.

6. Manage the liquidity risk of the branch.

7. Manage the operational risk of the branch including BCP management and outsourcing management.

8. Perform gap analysis between MAS bulletins and the bank's internal regulations.

9. Oversee the maintenance and updating of internal systems, and advise on selected front-office operations to support the increasing scale of business.

10. Train and provide daily direction and supervision to a team of around 3 members.

Requirements

1. At least 5 years of working experience and professional knowledge of back-office or middle-office operations in the banking industry.

2. At least 5 years of working experience and professional knowledge of front-office operations in the banking industry.

3. At least 5 years of practical experience in treasury-related operations in the banking industry, such as foreign exchange transactions and derivatives

4. Working experience and practical knowledge of ship finance.

5. Practical knowledge of international remittance operations.

6. In-depth understanding of financial regulations and guidelines in Japan and Singapore, including regulatory reporting requirements, BCP management and outsourcing management.

7. Experience managing a team of 3 or more.

8. Practical experience in credit assessment and monitoring of syndicated or structured finance transactions.

9. Practical experience in KYC procedures for corporate lending.

10. Experience in managing problem or distressed credits.

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