Head of Risk (EVP Level)

About the Company

Our client is a leading financial institution in Thailand that provides comprehensive banking services to individuals, businesses, and corporate clients. The bank is committed to delivering innovative financial solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers. With a focus on customer-centricity, they offer a wide range of products and services, including retail banking, corporate banking, wealth management, loans, deposits, investment advisory, and digital banking solutions continuing to grow while maintaining its commitment to delivering exceptional value to its stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the bank's risk management policies, limits, and strategies comply with applicable regulations such as Bank of Thailand announcements, ICAAP, Basel II Pillar III and other relevant regulations
• Plan, supervise, control and support all activities in the Risk Management unit to accomplish objectives
• Develop risk management tools, practices, policies and mid- to long-term strategic plans
• Manage risks according to the risk management framework and relevant policies
• Responsible for all activities and overall performance related to risk within the bank
• Oversee and monitor all risk management activities including business risk, financial risk, market & liquidity risk, operational risk, IT & cyber security risk and credit review
• Handle major or critical issues in the Risk Management unit and develop preventive plans
• Provide key inputs to Top Executives and Risk Management Committee
• Communicate unit policy/guidelines and measurement tools to internal and external parties and negotiate with stakeholders
• Cultivate cross-functional collaboration and create strong workforce and groom successors for Risk Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related fields
• Minimum 15 years of experience in risk management within banking or financial services; prior leadership experience highly preferred
• Advanced understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., ICAAP, Basel II/III), financial risk analysis tools, cybersecurity risks, operational risks, and credit review processes
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication and negotiation skills; strategic thinking; ability to foresee industry trends

Additional Information

• To apply: contact Siriwan YOUNG at siriwan.young@robertwalters.co.th
• Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted