Garda’s Risk Management team is looking for a Senior Risk Analyst with a rates and FX background, particularly in EM Asia, to join our team in Singapore. The role will be embedded with the investment team and will report to the Head of European & Asia Risk. The role’s primary responsibility will be identifying, measuring and monitoring risk for a growing team.

QUALIFICATIONS & DESIRED SKILLS

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a relevant role at a top tier bank or hedge fund
• Master’s degree preferred in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field with strong academic performance
• Experience in rates and FX, particularly across EM Asia markets.
• Proactive person who can work independently in identifying main risk factors of the portfolio.
• Understanding of when and how to design and apply different risk metrics, such as market sensitivity, scenario analyses, and volatility/expected loss.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time sensitive team environment
• Detail-oriented nature with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability and willingness to work unconventional hours

• Manage and improve the risk framework in the Singapore office, working with analysts and risk managers in Geneva, and in close collaboration with the Senior Portfolio Manager in Singapore
• Monitoring and analyzing risk exposures on both a daily and longer-term basis
• Communication of the main risk exposures and risk factors to senior management
• Manage risk limits and work with Senior Portfolio Manager and Risk Manager to define and monitor plans for risk reductions.
• Perform risk and PL attribution analysis on risk takers. Assist with budgeting and improvement plans.
• Working independently on complex and business-critical risk management projects, and improving the risk analytics