Experience

Value Partners Group

• Hong Kong
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Investment Risk

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Navigator Investment Services Ltd.

• Singapore

• Strategic Planning Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Nov 2022



Prudential Assurance Company Singapore

• Singapore
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Business Continuity, Compliance Quality Assurance, Investment Risk & Compliance

  • Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

  • Responsible in overseeing the above areas and lead a team of 4 personnel. • Responsible in overseeing the above areas and lead a team of 4 personnel.



Manulife Investment Management

• Canada
• Investment Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Of Risk Management

  • May 2018 - Feb 2019

  Provide independent risk oversight for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam activities. Provide independent risk oversight for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam activities.



Allianz Global Investors

• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Acting Head of Risk Management, Asia Pacific and Head of Risk Management, Singapore

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Requested to step up as Acting Head of Risk Management, Asia Pacific, as the person in-charged has decided to pursue other opportunities outside the organization.• Managing Risk Management teams across Asia (8 personnels).• Participate in regional management meetings, committees (AP Risk Management Committee, AP Product Committee), and projects (e.g. successfully in ensuring compliance of Japan Investment Trust requirements in Risk Management related topics; setting up Risk Management function in Japan office; supporting Taiwan Deep Root Program in people development for Taiwan office)• Familiar with regulatory requirements in Risk Management area in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. Show less

• Head of Risk Management, Singapore

  • 2015 - Mar 2017

  • Promoted to become Head of Risk Management, Singapore.There is no change in job scope.



Allianz Global Investors

• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Risk Manager (Focus: Portfolio Risk)

  • 2013 - 2014

  • With an enhancement in the structural organization, my role has changed to Risk Manager. I am still assisted with an assistant of one Risk Analyst and reporting line to Head of Risk Management, Asia Pacific• On local level (Singapore), I am responsible in overseeing risks (Portfolio Risk (inclusive Market Risk), Business Risk, Operational Risk and Reputational Risk) for Singapore entity from an enterprise wide level. • Actively involved and assisted the business in business development including meeting up with potential clients and preparing the Request for Proposal (RfP)• On regional level (Asia Pacific), I have responsibility in overseeing regional (Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea) Portfolio Risk related matters by working closely with other local Risk colleagues.• Assist in establishing portfolio risk framework second line defense for Asia Pacific and working closely with other Risk colleagues from other regions (US and Europe).• Assist in implementing global key initiatives (e.g. Liquidity Management, Crisis Event Management, Market Event Monitoring, etc) for portfolio risk second line defense.• Responsible for regular risk reporting to senior management and risk committee in both Singapore and Asia Pacific.• Assist Head of Risk Management, Asia Pacific in assessing risk from portfolio risk perspective, whenever there is a new investment strategy and instrument under the review.• Responsible for performing Risk Assurance exercise.• Experience in project management and MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) Risk Management Guidelines. Show less

• Portfolio & Investment Risk Manager, Asia Pacific

  • Oct 2008 - 2013

  • A regional role with an assistant of one Portfolio & Investment Risk Analyst and reporting line to Head of Risk Management, Asia Pacific• Built up a performance measurement and investment risk analysis and monitoring in Asia Pacific (Singapore, Korea and Taiwan)• Established various policy and procedures related to performance measurement and investment risk matters across region.• Successfully brought Allianz Global Investors Singapore to be a GIPS Compliance entity in 2012.• Actively involved and assisted the business in business development including meeting up with potential clients and preparing the Request for Proposal (RfP)• Working very closely with other colleagues from other region in related to performance measurement and portfolio risk analysis and monitoring e.g. meeting up frequently with the Investment Teams from across Asia Pacific. Show less



UOB Asset Management

• Financial Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director of Performance & Risk

  • Dec 2005 - Oct 2008

  • Managed a team 5 of performance & risk analysts including setting up the team’s roles in the company, its annual business plans, road map and KPI of the team • Responsible in shaping up the team’s workflow and procedures • Responsible for ensuring that the company complies with the guidelines stipulated under GIPS • Responsible for regular reporting to clients and senior management • Worked closely with Investment Team & Business Development Team in providing the performance statistics and risk analysis • Knowledgeable in using performance attribution and risk management systems for equity and fixed income portfolio • Actively involved and assisted the investment team in ad-hoc projects such as Optimization and risk analytics software procurements by testing the systems and liaising with the vendors Show less



Citigroup Asset Management

• Performance Analyst

  • Mar 2005 - Dec 2005

  • Measured portfolio performance, performance reporting and attribution analysis• Performed risk analysis evaluation and peer group comparison for the managed portfolios• Maintained performance database, portfolio, and index data• Undertook any internal and external requests including the provision of performance data and calculation of the respective portfolios’ benchmarks.

• Fund Management Support Officer

  • May 2002 - Feb 2005

  • Cash flow monitoring of Singapore and Indonesia Fixed Income mandates• Checked trade restrictions and clients’ guidelines against trades• Ensured proficiency in trades transactions updated into the system and spreadsheet• Ensured timeliness and accurate preparation of daily AMS reports which are used by portfolio managers daily• Generated reports for management review meeting on weekly basis• Monitored counter party limits and credit exposure• Monitored credit rating and limit for bonds• Updated the benchmark data in the portfolio system• Liaised with Indonesian brokers and settlement officers pertaining to Indonesian trades• Prepared Trade Model for portfolio managers• Prepared Asset Allocation and Duration reports Show less