Associate Director / Director, Private Equity Risk
About the company
CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. (CGS International) is an award-winning and market leading integrated financial services provider, ranked among the top securities houses in Asia.
CGS International taps on our wealth of global and ASEAN insights to offer equities trading, leveraged products, wealth management, investment banking, equities research, Shariah-compliant financing, fixed income, currency and commodities, structured products and prime brokerage services in over 15 countries and regions.
Along with its parent organisation, China Galaxy Securities, a leading securities house in China, CGS International is trusted by more than 15 million customers globally.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Risk professional to lead risk oversight for our Private Equity (PE) business. The role requires deep expertise in PE transactions, portfolio monitoring, valuation, and risk governance. The Associate Director / Director will work closely with investment teams, senior management, and the Board to ensure a robust and proactive risk management framework across the PE investment lifecycle
Key Responsibilities- Investment Risk Oversight
- Lead independent risk assessments for proposed PE investments, evaluating deal structures, return drivers, downside scenarios, and key risk factors.
- Provide risk recommendations to Investment Committees (IC) and senior leadership.
- Review and challenge financial models and valuation assumptions, ensuring rigorous scenario and sensitivity analysis.
- Portfolio Risk Management
- Oversee risk monitoring of the PE portfolio, including operational, financial, liquidity, and concentration risks.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk dashboard for senior management and the Board.
- Identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Valuation Oversight
- Lead independent valuation reviews of portfolio companies and fund positions.
- Ensure alignment with valuation policy, challenge assumptions when necessary, and maintain transparency.
- Risk Framework & Policy Development
- Enhance PE risk policies, procedures, and limits in line with industry best practices.
- Strengthen documentation standards for deal assessments and ongoing monitoring.
- Support the development of risk appetite and governance frameworks for alternative investments.
- Governance & Reporting
- Prepare and present risk reports for senior management, IC, and Board-level committees.
- Ensure timely escalation of material risks or emerging issues.
- Support internal audit, regulatory reviews, and compliance initiatives.
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Mentor and guide junior risk staff, fostering a strong risk culture.
- Partner with investment, operations, compliance, legal, and finance teams to ensure end-to-end risk governance.
- Act as a constructive challenger while supporting the business to achieve sustainable returns.
- Ancillary Risk Management
- Provide support where required in the holistic risk management of the firm, including market, credit and operational risk.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field; CFA, CAIA, or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in Private Equity, alternative investments, or investment risk management.
- Proven track record in PE deal structuring, portfolio risk oversight, and valuation review.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices in PE risk management.