Head of Risk ( EVP)

Our client is a leading financial institution in Thailand that provides comprehensive banking services to individuals, businesses, and corporate clients. The bank is committed to delivering innovative financial solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers.

With a focus on customer-centricity, they offer a wide range of products and services, including retail banking, corporate banking, wealth management, loans, deposits, investment advisory, and digital banking solutions continuing to grow while maintaining its commitment to delivering exceptional value to its stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Ensures the bank's risk management policies, limits, and strategies are in compliance with applicable regulations such as Bank of Thailand announcement, Regulatory Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) & market disclosure Basel II Pillar III and other relevant regulations
• Accomplish Risk Management’s objectives by planning, supervising, controlling and supporting all activities in the unit
• Develop Risk Management tools, practices, policies and strategic plans in mid-long term
• Manage risks according to risk management framework and relevant policies
• Responsible for all activities and overall performance related to risk within the bank
• Oversee and monitor all risk management activities of the bank including business risk, financial risk, Market & Liquidity Risk, Operation risk, IT & Cyber security Risk and Credit Review
• Handle major or critical issues in Risk Management business unit and develop preventive plans
• Exhibit advanced and well-developed knowledge in the financial industry and foresee the risk management trends in financial industry
• Provide key inputs into Top Executives and Risk Management Committee
• Communicate unit policy / guidelines and measurement tools to both related internal and external parties as well as negotiate with variety of stakeholders in divergent situations
• Cultivate and reinforce effective cross-functional collaboration across the bank
• Create strong workforce and groom successors for Risk management

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in risk management within the banking or financial services industry; prior leadership experience is highly preferred.
• Advanced understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., ICAAP, Basel II/III), financial risk analysis tools, cybersecurity risks, operational risks, and credit review processes.
• Strong in leadership skill, analytical skills; excellent communication and negotiation abilities; proven ability to lead teams; strategic thinking; ability to foresee industry trends.

What's next:

If you’re excited about making a genuine impact as part of an organisation that values collaboration and personal development above all else, now is the perfect time to explore this opportunity further!

Apply to Siriwan YOUNG or Apply today by clicking on the link below—your future as a valued member of this supportive team awaits!

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

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