Manager, Credit Stress Test & Economic Capital, Group Risk Management

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Manager, Credit Stress Test & Economic Capital, Group Risk Management

Location: Singapore, SG

Company: United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices.

Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values — Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success.

About the Department

The Credit and Risk Management function is comprised of three teams: Risk Management, Credit and Special Asset Management. We manage the risks arising from the Group’s business activities within the risk appetite established by the Board.

Job Responsibilities

Group Risk Management is a Second Line of Defence function and the Independent Credit Review Unit (ICRU) under CCRM performs independent credit reviews to ensure appropriate and timely classification of accounts framework.

• Facilitate business development within a prudent, consistent and efficient risk appetite framework which is aligned with the Group’s strategy.
• Develop and implement a consistent risk management framework across the Group.
• Provide the Board and Senior Management with an independent and timely assessment of the Group’s overall risk profile.
• Conduct independent assessment of credit proposals and grant approval based on delegated authority.

Function of the Credit Stress Test & Economic Capital Team:

• Research and develop the Bank’s credit stress testing model and methodology.
• Review and enhance the Bank’s credit risk economic capital (ECAP) model.
• Perform regular risk reporting of the Bank’s ECAP and concentration risk analysis of the Bank’s credit portfolio.
• Conduct group-wide regulatory (i.e. IWST, ICAAP, Pillar 1) and managerial credit stress tests.
• Perform system automation of stress test execution.

Job Description

As a member of the credit risk stress test team, the key tasks include:

• Develop and enhance the Bank’s credit stress test models and conduct annual review.
• Participate in the economic capital (ECAP) model review.
• Perform regular risk reporting of the Bank’s ECAP and concentration risk analysis of the Bank’s credit portfolio.
• Participate in group-wide regulatory (i.e. IWST, ICAAP, Pillar 1) and managerial credit stress tests.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate should hold a University Bachelor / Master degree in Economic/ Statistics / Finance / Accounting.

Proficiency in:

• SAS / MatLab
• Excel / Word / Power Point
• Other computer programming skills are a plus

Attributes:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Minimum one year of experience in a related field as per job description.
• Fresh graduates can also be considered.

Be a part of UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications.