VP/SVP, Country Risk Management Specialist, Risk Management Group

• Scan macro trends including political, economic, and social developments to identify and manage risk events for a Country and the country portfolio impact
• Proactively analyse the risk profiles of countries and present recommendations to senior management for country limit actions
• Review and challenge annual reviews of Country Risk limits and triggers; present comprehensive country risk analysis and recommendations for control measures as required
• Run internal rating models and undertake macroeconomic risk assessment to assign sovereign default and transfer and convertibility risk ratings to a Country
• Engage Country, Business, and Credit stakeholders regularly to understand Country portfolio and drivers of country limit utilisation 
• Manage the escalation and remediation process for tight utilisation or breaches of country limits
• Contribute to periodic reviews and enhancement of Country Risk Management Standard and Guide, and Country Risk methodologies to ensure they remain relevant and effective
• Support the enhancement of system and data infrastructure to facilitate Country risk monitoring activities.

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in Country Risk or Credit Risk management, with a proven track record in strong collaboration across and within the team.
• Industry Knowledge & Domain Expertise: Good understanding of country and macroeconomic risk as well as contagion impact to the Bank’s portfolio across countries.
• Risk Mindset : Proven ability to proactively respond to evolving and emerging macroeconomic events with requisite risk mitigation measures.
• Technology and Operational Process Acumen: Familiarity with Gen AI and Technology to create efficient and robust operational processes.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to shape and influence effective outcomes through cross-functional collaboration. 
• Regulatory Expertise: Knowledge of financial regulations across Singapore and key markets.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or related fields.

DBS Asia Central

Risk Management

Regular

Full time