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Operational Risk Manager (Asset Management)

International Permanent View Job Description
This is a senior individual contributor role covering Operational Risk across investment, treasury and payment-related activities. You will work closely with stakeholders to identify risks, strengthen controls and support remediation. The role offers broad exposure across investment operations and risk governance, with potential for expanded leadership responsibilities over time.
  • Lead operational risk across investments, treasury and payments
  • Shape risk governance within a leading investment organisation

About Our Client

Our client is an established investment organisation with a diversified portfolio spanning multiple asset classes and investment activities. Based in Singapore, the organisation manages a broad range of investment and operational activities supported by strong governance, risk and control frameworks. As part of its continued focus on strengthening its Operational Risk capabilities, the organisation is looking to appoint an experienced professional to join its Singapore team.

Job Description

  • Manage and enhance the Operational Risk framework across investment, treasury and payment-related activities.
  • Conduct risk assessments, control reviews, RCSAs, KRIs and ongoing monitoring across key operational processes.
  • Assess operational risks relating to payment activities, including transaction processing, settlement, reconciliation and associated controls.
  • Identify control gaps, recommend practical enhancements and work closely with stakeholders to drive remediation initiatives.
  • Provide Operational Risk guidance across investment and operational functions while supporting continuous improvement of the overall risk and control environment.

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 8 years of relevant Operational Risk experience within asset management, investment management, family office or a closely related investment environment.
  • Strong experience assessing operational risks and controls across payment operations, transaction processing, settlement and reconciliation.
  • Good understanding of investment operations, treasury activities and the associated operational risk and control environment.
  • Strong stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to operate independently, take ownership and work effectively across investment, finance, treasury and operational functions.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad Operational Risk mandate within an established investment organisation. The role provides exposure across investment, treasury and payment operations while working closely with senior stakeholders and contributing directly to the organisation's risk and control framework. There is also potential for the scope of the role to expand over time as the risk function continues to develop.

Contact
Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No:R1871442 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7118209
Phone number
+65 6416 9879

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Risk Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No:R1871442 / EA no:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9879
Job Reference
JN-102026-7118209

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