Head of Risk - APAC - Corporate Banking
The Head of Risk APAC will lead the regional risk function, overseeing credit, counterparty, market, and operational risk across multiple jurisdictions. This role is responsible for ensuring robust risk governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment with global risk frameworks, while supporting business growth across the Asia-Pacific region.
What does the role involve?
- Develop and execute regional risk strategy, ensuring alignment with global standards and local regulatory requirements.
- Oversee credit and counterparty risk assessments for institutional and corporate clients, including approval processes and portfolio monitoring.
- Chair regional risk committees and represent the risk function in senior decision-making forums.
- Collaborate with business units, compliance, legal, and finance to ensure integrated risk management and consistent application of policies.
- Monitor emerging risks across markets, industries, and geographies; provide timely insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement in risk analytics, reporting, and systems to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional risk team with cross-border capabilities.
What experience do you need?
- Minimum 15 years of experience in risk management, credit review, or corporate banking, with at least 8 years in leadership roles.
- Proven expertise in credit risk, counterparty risk, and regulatory frameworks across APAC markets.
- Strong understanding of cross-border financing products, credit rating methodologies, and risk governance.
- Experience engaging with regulators and managing compliance across jurisdictions across APAC
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.
- Language Requirements: English, Cantonese and Mandarin
What next?
For more information please either send your CV or directly to this advert
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