Market & Counterparty Risk Manager (Equity Derivatives)

Associate / AVP – Market &Counterparty Risk Manager (Equity Derivatives) About StarX Capital Markets StarX Capital Markets Pte. Ltd. is aSingapore-based Capital Markets Services (CMS) license holder regulated by theMonetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). We provide institutional clients with abroad range of capital markets solutions, including Foreign Exchange,Derivatives, Asset Management and Futures Brokerage services. As part of our business expansion, we arebuilding our Equity Derivatives platform to serve institutional clientsinvesting across China, Hong Kong and US equity markets. We are seeking anexperienced AVP / VP – Market & Counterparty Risk Manager (EquityDerivatives) to establish and oversee the market and counterparty riskframework. Job Scope 1. Market Risk Management Monitor and manage market risk exposures arising from Equity Total Return Swaps (TRS) and other Derivatives transactions. Perform daily risk analysis, exposure monitoring and stress testing to ensure risks remain within approved limits. Produce regular risk reports and provide timely escalation of material market risk issues to senior management. 2. Counterparty & Collateral RiskManagement Monitor counterparty credit exposures and ensure compliance with approved counterparty limits. Oversee collateral management, margin monitoring and dispute resolution with counterparties. Review counterparty risk profiles and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures where necessary. 3. Risk Governance & Controls Develop and maintain risk policies, procedures and control frameworks. Review new products and business initiatives from market and counterparty risk perspective. Ensure risk management practices are aligned with internal governance standards and regulatory requirements. 4. Business & Risk Partnership Work closely with Front Office to understand trading activities and provide independent risk oversight. Partner with Middle Office, Operations, Finance and Compliance to ensure effective risk monitoring and operational controls. Support risk management across both the Equity Derivatives and FX businesses as required, while maintaining primary responsibility for the Equity Derivatives business. 5. Risk Infrastructure & ProcessImprovement Support the implementation and enhancement of risk management systems, models and reporting tools. Identify opportunities to improve risk monitoring processes through automation and process optimisation. Participate in system testing (UAT), model validation and risk-related projects to enhance the overall risk management framework. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline. 5–8 years of relevant experience in Market Risk, Counterparty Risk or Product Control within an investment bank, securities firm, prime broker or capital markets institution. Hands-on experience supporting Equity Total Return Swaps (TRS), Prime Brokerage, Delta One, Equity Financing or OTC Equity Derivatives businesses is highly preferred. Strong understanding of market risk, counterparty credit risk, collateral management and margin methodologies. Familiarity with risk reporting, exposure monitoring, stress testing and risk limit management. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with Front Office, Operations, Compliance and Senior Management. Fluent in English. Mandarin is preferred. Why Join StarX Join a fast-growing Singapore-based capital markets platform with a strong institutional client franchise. Play a key role in building the market and counterparty risk framework for StarX's Equity Derivatives business. Work closely with Front Office and Senior Management in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. Competitive remuneration package with performance-based incentives and long-term career development opportunities.