Head of Risk Management

Our client is seeking a seasoned Head of Risk Management to join their team in Bangkok. This role is pivotal in defining risk strategies and overseeing credit, trading, and operational risks within the securities sector. The successful candidate will be instrumental in preventing potential losses to the company and its clients by conducting comprehensive risk assessments, implementing preventative measures, and leveraging technology to enhance risk control efficiency.

What you'll do:

As the Head of Risk Management, you will play a crucial role in shaping the company's approach to risk. Your responsibilities will span across enterprise risk management, credit control, trading & market risk management as well as operational & regulatory risk management. You will be tasked with defining risk management policies that align with regulations and industry best practices. Additionally, you will oversee the monitoring of various types of risks including credit, market, operational, and regulatory risks. Your expertise will also be required in developing tools that can effectively identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate emerging risks.

• Define risk management policies and frameworks in alignment with regulations and industry best practices.
• Monitor and manage various risk types including credit, market, operational, and regulatory risks.
• Develop tools and processes to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate emerging risks.
• Prepare risk reports and present findings to the executive committee; liaise with regulators.
• Establish credit policies and control credit limits to minimise default risk.
• Assess clients’ financial health and investment behaviour to manage credit exposure.
• Oversee risk management for margin lending and derivatives using analytical tools.
• Supervise credit assessment and credit limit approval processes in accordance with company criteria.

What you bring:

As the ideal candidate for the Head of Risk Management position, you bring a wealth of experience in Risk Management or Credit Control within securities or financial institutions. You possess strong knowledge of regulations from SEC, SET, Bank of Thailand among other regulatory bodies. Your solid understanding of financial instruments including equities, fixed income derivatives, and trading mechanisms sets you apart. You are proficient in using risk management tools such as Value at Risk (VaR), Stress Testing, and Market Surveillance Tools. Your strong analytical skills enable you to prepare executive-level presentations. Your proven leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally make you the perfect fit for this role.

• Strong knowledge of regulations from SEC, SET, Bank of Thailand, and other regulatory bodies.
• Solid understanding of financial instruments including equities, fixed income derivatives, and trading mechanisms.
• Proficiency in risk management tools such as Value at Risk (VaR), Stress Testing, and Market Surveillance Tools.
• Strong analytical skills for executive-level presentations.
• Proven leadership skills with a knack for problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading player in the securities sector with a reputation for excellence. They are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. They believe in offering their employees opportunities for growth and development while rewarding them with competitive benefits.

What's next:

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Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551