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