Operational Risk Manager (Asset Management)

About the role

A senior individual contributor role covering Operational Risk across investment, treasury and payment-related activities. The client is an established investment organisation based in Singapore with a diversified portfolio, seeking an experienced professional to lead operational risk and shape risk governance within its Singapore team. The role offers exposure across investment operations and risk governance, with potential for expanded leadership responsibilities over time.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and enhance the Operational Risk framework across investment, treasury and payment-related activities.
• Conduct risk assessments, control reviews, RCSAs, KRIs and ongoing monitoring across key operational processes.
• Assess operational risks relating to payment activities, including transaction processing, settlement, reconciliation and associated controls.
• Identify control gaps, recommend practical enhancements and work with stakeholders to drive remediation.
• Provide Operational Risk guidance across investment and operational functions while supporting continuous improvement of the risk and control environment.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of relevant Operational Risk experience within asset management, investment management, family office or a closely related investment environment.
• Strong experience assessing operational risks and controls across payment operations, transaction processing, settlement and reconciliation.
• Good understanding of investment operations, treasury activities and their associated operational risk and control environment.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills, able to work independently, take ownership and collaborate across investment, finance, treasury and operational functions.