Victor Ong
About Victor Ong
Victor Ong serves as the Deputy Global Head of Portfolio Management at AXIS Capital, specializing in capital risk solutions. He has extensive experience in structured finance and has held various roles in prominent financial institutions across Asia and Europe.
Current Role at Axis Capital
Victor Ong serves as the Deputy Global Head of Portfolio Management within the Capital Risk Solutions division at Axis Capital. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the management of a global credit exposure book that includes regions from Latin America to Asia Pacific. His responsibilities encompass deal analysis and portfolio management, focusing on structured and complex finance domains.
Previous Experience at Axis Capital
Prior to his current role, Victor Ong worked at Axis Capital as a Senior Credit Analyst in the Portfolio Management division from 2010 to 2014. During his four years in Singapore, he gained experience in credit analysis and portfolio management, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent leadership position.
Career Background at Standard Chartered Bank
Victor Ong spent five years at Standard Chartered Bank from 2004 to 2009, where he held various roles in Project Finance & Advisory, BuySide Credit Research, Origination, and Client Coverage. His tenure included work in London, Hong Kong, and Singapore, providing him with a diverse perspective on international finance.
Education and Professional Development
Victor Ong holds a Bachelor of Business Management and a Bachelor in Accountancy from Singapore Management University. He also completed an MBA at INSEAD. Additionally, he has pursued further education in fintech, leadership, and design thinking, achieving the AXSI Digital Finance Leadership Programme. He is affiliated with the Global Association of Risk Professionals.
Involvement with CFA Society Singapore
Since 2019, Victor Ong has been a Board Member of CFA Society Singapore, where he also serves as Co-Chair of the Professional Development Committee. He represents Singapore for the CFA Institute Asia Pacific Research Exchange and has spoken at various prestigious events, including those organized by the World Bank and the International Project Finance Association.