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

Job Purpose:

As the bank continues to grow strategically across the region, we are exposed to new and emerging risks that may have significant impact on a Country credit portfolio quality.  This role focuses on managing Country Risk by evaluating and mitigating geopolitical, macroeconomic and sovereign risks of countries the bank has exposures in. 

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Location: DBS Asia Central

Job: Risk Management

Schedule: Regular

Employee Status: Full time