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VP, Market Risk (Derivatives)

International Permanent View Job Description
This senior market risk role supports a global derivatives and structured hedging platform. Based in Singapore, the position partners closely with local commercial teams and international trading desks to monitor derivative exposures, assess counterparty and credit risk, and identify emerging risks. Strong derivatives knowledge and a working understanding of VaR and Greeks are essential.
  • Lead market risk oversight across a global derivatives portfolio
  • Partner with trading teams on complex exposures across global markets

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established global organisation with a significant international presence and a sophisticated trading and financial markets platform. The business operates across multiple markets, serving a diverse client base through a combination of commercial expertise, financial solutions and risk management capabilities. With an established global footprint and highly experienced teams across key financial centres, the organisation continues to strengthen its risk capabilities to support the growth and complexity of its trading activities.

Job Description

  • Monitor market risk across a global portfolio of derivative and structured hedging positions, assessing how changing market conditions may impact exposures and portfolio behaviour.
  • Review new transactions and client relationships at inception, including understanding client financials, proposed structures and the potential exposure being undertaken.
  • Analyse portfolio exposures using key market risk measures including VaR, Greeks, sensitivities, stress testing and scenario analysis.
  • Work closely with trading and commercial teams to challenge exposures, identify emerging risks and support appropriate risk mitigation decisions.
  • Investigate risk events, limit issues and adverse market developments, providing timely analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within market risk, traded risk, derivatives risk, trading or a closely related financial markets function.
  • Strong understanding of derivative products, including options, swaps, forwards and other structured financial instruments.
  • Working knowledge of core market risk concepts and measures, including VaR, Greeks, sensitivities, stress testing and scenario analysis.
  • Experience covering one or more asset classes such as commodities, foreign exchange or interest rates, with a good understanding of counterparty and credit risk.
  • Strong analytical and commercial judgement, with the confidence to work closely with traders, commercial teams and senior stakeholders in a fast-moving global environment.



What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated global trading platform in a senior risk capacity, with exposure to complex derivative products and international markets. The role offers broad interaction with trading and commercial teams and the opportunity to influence risk decisions across the full lifecycle of client and trading exposures.

Contact
Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No:R1871442 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7104031
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-092026-7104031

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.