Senior Officer, Market Risk Management

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

About the Department

The Credit and Risk Management function is comprised of three teams: Risk Management, Credit and Special Asset Management. We manage the risks arising from the Group’s business activities within the risk appetite established by the Board. This involves identifying and evaluating the risks, developing effective risk governance and strategies as well as providing independent assessment of the overall risk profile

Job Responsibilities

Limits Control and Management Reporting Team

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review of market risk limits and mandates from planning, setting to implementation for Group, Head Office and overseas centres.
• Reviews and facilitates the change in limits and mandates based on requests from Group Global Markets, regulatory requirements and new Treasury products release.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly market risk and limits reports for management.
• Conduct mid-year and year-end review for market risk limits and mandates.
• Participates in projects (i.e. BCBS 239, FRTB CVA and/or ad hoc market risk projects where assigned), process changes and department initiatives.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Statistics with strong interest in market risk management are welcomed to apply.
• Detailed and meticulous qualities are essential.
• Ability to work as a team as well as able to multi-task and work well under pressure with commitment to deliver under tight deadlines and drive initiatives to completion effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint are required. Knowledge of VBA and Access is preferred.
• The ideal candidate has at least one year of market risk experience.

Be a part of UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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