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Senior Regulatory Affairs – Risk Policy (Listed FI; Team Leading; Regional)

Senior Regulatory Affairs – Risk Policy (Listed FI; Team Leading; Regional)

LICO RESOURCES PTE. LTD.Islandwide, SG
1 day ago
Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Overview

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a senior regulatory affairs professional to take a leadership role in shaping the risk policy agenda within a highly regulated financial institution. This position sits at the intersection of risk governance and regulatory engagement, responsible for developing group-wide risk policies while maintaining active dialogue with supervisory authorities and industry stakeholders.

Ideal for a seasoned policy leader with strong experience in financial risk regulation, this role provides the platform to influence institutional practices while contributing to regulatory conversations at the industry level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development, enhancement, and governance of risk policy frameworks across the enterprise, ensuring alignment with internal risk appetite and external regulatory expectations
  • Oversee the full policy lifecycle management process, including drafting, review, exception handling, approvals, and ongoing updates
  • Interpret evolving regulatory requirements (local and global) and ensure timely integration into internal policies and standards
  • Represent the institution in regulatory engagements, supervisory reviews, and industry consultations related to risk frameworks and governance
  • Act as a key liaison with financial regulators, industry associations, and policy-making bodies on risk-related matters
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, compliance, risk, and business stakeholders to ensure clarity, enforceability, and alignment of risk policies
  • Support the articulation and documentation of the group’s risk appetite and ensure its consistent reinforcement through relevant policies and controls
  • Monitor global regulatory and industry developments (e.g., Basel III / IV, MAS notices, FSB guidance) to assess implications for internal frameworks
  • Prepare and present policy proposals, updates, and risk posture summaries to senior management, risk committees, and board-level stakeholders
  • Advise internal teams on the interpretation and application of regulatory guidance to business operations and risk practices

Qualifications

Essential :

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in regulatory affairs, risk policy, or financial regulation within a bank, regulatory authority, or global financial institution
  • Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks (credit, market, liquidity, operational) and applicable regulations (e.g., MAS, Basel, IOSCO, FSB)
  • Proven ability to lead enterprise-wide policy initiatives and regulatory-facing projects
  • Demonstrated experience interfacing with regulatory bodies and participating in supervisory discussions or industry working groups
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex policy matters clearly to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Strategic mindset with strong analytical, drafting, and project management capabilities

    • Preferred :

  • Advanced degree in Finance, Risk Management, Law, or related field
  • Professional certifications such as FRM, CRM, or equivalent
  • Experience advising on CCP, clearing, or post-trade risks is advantageous but not required
  • Familiarity with the development of risk appetite statements and related KRIs / KPIs

    • Application Details

    If you are interested in this role, please send us your updated resume today to nicole@licoresources.com quoting reference number A07549. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

    "Data provided is for recruitment purposes only."

    Job Reference No : A07549

    EA Licence No. : 13C6733

    EA Registration No. : R1333454

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