Vice President- Risk Management

Job Description/Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President, Risk Management to lead the development and management of advanced risk models and analytics for financial risk oversight. This senior leadership role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the organization’s risk parameters are robustly designed, accurately measured, and effectively monitored across market, liquidity, and credit risk domains.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in risk management, financial analytics, and model development, combined with exceptional leadership and technical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Model Development & Management:

• Develop and maintain tools for measuring market, liquidity, and credit risks, including off-balance sheet exposures.

• Design and manage credit risk rating and decision models.

• Oversee the Group’s Expected Credit Loss models and ensure ongoing adequacy.

Data Analytics & System Implementation:

• Manage data analytics to support credit and financial risk analysis.

• Lead model validation processes and ensure accurate parameter specifications for risk system implementations.

• Ensure systems efficiently capture and store key data for effective risk monitoring.

Policy & Governance:

• Maintain and update Financial Risk Policies to align with evolving regulatory and operational needs.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies

Insights & Reporting:

• Use data and risk management processes to provide actionable insights to business units.

• Oversee tools and databases supporting risk report production and ensure their effective management.

• Prepare ad hoc risk analyses and develop reporting mechanisms for management committees and boards.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Build and strengthen the team through cross-training, skill development, and mentoring initiatives.

• Foster a high-performance, collaborative team culture.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Professional designation such as CFA or FRM (or equivalent).

• At least seven (7) years of experience in risk management.

• A minimum of five (5) years in a leadership or managerial role

. • Strong knowledge of investment products, financial markets, and risk management principles.

• Expertise in regulatory frameworks governing financial institutions (e.g., BOJ, FSC).

• Advanced proficiency in data science, Microsoft Excel, and other relevant tools.

Key Competencies:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively convey analytical outputs.

• High levels of initiative, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a team-oriented environment.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Performance Expectations:

• Drive continuous improvement in risk management capabilities.

• Ensure robust governance and integrity of risk reporting and analysis processes.

• Maintain effective partnerships with internal teams and contribute to strategic decision-making.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the risk management strategy for a forward-thinking organization. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for risk management and innovation, we encourage you to explore this role.