Singapore | Manager | Risk Management

True North Partners LLP is an independent consulting firm with presence in Amsterdam, Dubai, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, London and Madrid. We have extensive global experience and industry recognition in the financial services, risk management and finance communities.

True North Partners is uniquely distinct from the typical consultant firms due to the following:

• Being a boutique consulting firm focused on risk, finance and strategy, we deliver innovative concepts and methodologies

• Working across multifaceted competencies of risk, finance and strategy we overcome the traditional silo thinking and offer client-specific solutions as well as sustainable implementation development strategies

• Being people driven we allow members of all levels to actively participate in the running and development of our young firm

What we offer

Our company is built for and around its people. It is part of our culture for each member of the firm to take part in the running and development of True North Partners. In particular, we offer

• Competitive Remuneration and free choice of residence within our office countries

• Remote working

• A motivating, inspiring and team-oriented work environment with co-workers from a variety of hemispheres and backgrounds

We are looking for an entrepreneurial and dynamic manager to strengthen our SG consulting team across our core topic areas of risk modelling, capital management, and sustainability for financial services: 

8 - 10 years of experience in management consulting and the Big 4 consultancy firms, with a focus on financial services and /or banking industry (risk mgmt., credit risk, risk modelling). 

Strong academics, i.e., a master’s degree in quantitative studies, e.g., mathematics, industrial engineering, economics, physics, is a must. Certification such as FRM or GARP would be a plus. 

Hands-on experience in risk model development and validation (i.e., beyond audit or review activities for IFRS 9 and Basel II). Experience in stress testing (credit, liquidity, ECAP) is a must. 

Experience in programming languages (Python, SAS, R, SQL, etc.) and data structures.  

Thorough knowledge of local and international regulations in financial services, especially MAS. 

Experience with the following topics will be an advantage: treasury ALM transformation, IRRBB, behavioural models, IFRS9 modelling and validation, balance sheet management, and ESG integration.  

Knowledge of and a practical understanding of the various functions of a bank, credit risk, operational risk, compliance, financial planning and reporting. 

Demonstrated ability to manage teams and clients is a must. 

Ability to understand, independently structure, and derive innovative solutions for complex topics within short timeframes.  

Commercial awareness and ability to find and foster client relationships, existing network of clients and contacts in Singapore and/or ASEAN. 

Ambition to drive and contribute to the growth of the firm. Openness to travel, mainly within ASEAN. 

Strong communication skills. Fluent English – fluency in another South/Southeast Asian language would be a plus.