Valerie Tan
About Valerie Tan
Valerie Tan serves as the Head of Risk & Compliance at Endowus in Singapore, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in risk management and auditing across major global banks, she demonstrates strong leadership and cross-cultural management skills.
Work at Endowus
Valerie Tan has served as the Head of Risk & Compliance at Endowus since 2021. In this role, she oversees risk management strategies and compliance frameworks, ensuring that the organization adheres to regulatory standards. Her leadership involves managing teams with diverse backgrounds across various locations, which highlights her capabilities in cross-cultural management. Her tenure at Endowus reflects her commitment to enhancing the company's risk management practices.
Education and Expertise
Valerie Tan holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the National University of Singapore. Her academic background in accountancy provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in auditing and risk management. This educational background, combined with her professional experience, enhances her expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments and implementing effective risk management strategies.
Background in Financial Services
Valerie Tan has a robust background in the financial services sector, having worked with major global banks including Credit Suisse, Standard Chartered Bank, JP Morgan, UBS, and Societe Generale. Her career spans various roles, including APAC Regulatory Oversight and Business Risk Management, which have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of operational risk and compliance in investment and private banking.
Professional Experience in Risk Management
Valerie has accumulated significant experience in risk management through her various roles in the financial industry. She worked at Credit Suisse in both Regulatory Oversight and Business Risk Management from 2010 to 2015. Subsequently, she served at Standard Chartered Bank as Head of Process Governance & Control, focusing on discretionary portfolio management and investment strategy from 2017 to 2021. Her extensive auditing experience, covering both external and internal audits, further strengthens her capabilities in risk management.
Global Perspective and Leadership Skills
Valerie Tan has gained overseas experience working in London, which has contributed to her global perspective in governance and risk management. Her leadership skills are evident in her ability to manage teams with diverse backgrounds across different locations. This experience allows her to approach risk management with a comprehensive understanding of various cultural and regulatory contexts.