VP (1), Risk & Performance, UOB Asset Management Permanent

We’re looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.

• Conduct consolidated risk-return profile of our funds and portfolios with appropriate risk parameters and performance target;
• Performing qualitative and quantitative analysis on investment portfolios to identify drivers of risk and performance;
• Ensure adequate end-to-end process and tools are in place to monitor and control risk-taking activities against pre-defined parameters/limits, and proactively highlight risk and performance issues;
• Produce regular report highlighting key risk areas, including market, credit and liquidity risk measures, and key performance trend, contribution and attribution analytics to portfolio managers, senior management, Investment Committee and Board;
• Perform stress test or ad-hoc scenario analysis on portfolios assigned;
• Work closely with Investment team and Business Development team in shaping the firm’s investment process and product development and offerings;
• Involve in the user requirement studies and user acceptance test for risk and performance systems;
• Liaise with vendor on system requirements and data issues;
• Liaise with internal IT and data manager on data and system related issues for accurate and prompt report generation.

• Minimum of 6 – 10 years hands on working experience, preferably in the fund management industry or bank treasury as a risk analytics analyst and/or performance analyst
• Possess strong analytical thinking and quantitative skills
• Good knowledge of investment risk management techniques and derivative instruments
• Possess the ability to kick-start and see-through process improvement initiatives so as to enhance work efficiency and productivity
• Be able to work well under pressure, tight time constraints and a good team player
• Good written and oral communication and presentation skills
• CFA/FRM/CIPM will add advantage to the application
• Strong programming, quantitative and database skills and experience in Python, R, VBA, SQL, Access are preferred
• Previous experience with systems such as, FactSet, Morningstar, Lipper, Northfield, Barclays POINT will also provide the candidate with an earlier head start.