Head of Risk Policy (Regulatory Affairs; Listed FI; People Management) - LICO RESOURCES PTE. : Job Details

About the Role

A prominent listed financial institution is seeking an exceptional Head of Risk Policy to join as a senior line 2 (second line of defence) professional. This is a critical appointment with significant succession potential, offering the opportunity to shape risk policy frameworks at a leading market participants.

This front-facing policy role will engage directly with regulators, industry bodies, and senior stakeholders while driving compliance, governance, and policy setting across the organization.

• Lead risk policy development and implementation across market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk domains
• Engage proactively with global regulators, industry associations, and external stakeholders
• Drive policy frameworks alignment with Basel, PFMI, and international regulatory requirements
• Challenge existing frameworks and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage the balance between commercial innovation and risk appetite
• Serve as board and regulator liaison on risk policy matters
• Collaborate effectively with international colleagues and teams

Financial Risk Expertise

• Strong financial risk background from banking, asset management, or major financial institutions
• Regional or global exposure working across international markets
• Deep understanding of market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk
• Solid knowledge of Basel frameworks, PFMI, margin requirements, leverage ratios
• Derivatives expertise is an absolute plus
• Experience with capital requirements and regulatory frameworks

Professional Background

• Institutional-grade experience from large, complex global financial institutions
• Experience with global financial regulatory policy frameworks
• Financial Services industry regulatory affairs experience highly desirable
• Ideally transitioned from front-line product/business roles to risk policy
• Comfortable dealing with global regulators and industry groups

Key Attributes

• Proven stakeholder engagement skills with internal and external parties
• Confident communicator able to influence and challenge constructively
• Comfortable in front-facing roles with boards and regulators
• Ability to ask probing questions and challenge status quo
• Courage to drive innovation while managing risk appetite

We welcome applications from professionals in banking, asset management, and financial institutions who bring:

• Strong financial risk foundation with willingness to develop broader knowledge
• Global perspective and international experience
• Fresh thinking and innovative approaches to risk policy

If you are interested in this role, please send us your updated resume today to [email protected] quoting reference number A10741. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only. Job Reference No: A10741 EA Licence No.: 13C6733 EA Registration No.: R1333454