Tan Kian Teong
Singapore
Summary
Highly experienced VP - ESG strategy and risk management with expertise in stakeholder management, risk measurement & reporting, and capacity building in the Financial Services sector. Strong team and project management capabilities with a proven track record of delivering high-impact projects and providing strategic guidance to key stakeholders.
Outside of my professional life, I am an avid competitive tennis player and the reigning champion of the Singapore Tennis Association Open 2023.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
VP, Group ESG Risk, Group Risk Management
OCBC
02.2024 - Current
- Planned, executed, and monitored the Bank’s ESG progress against its sustainability goals
- Formulated and implemented group-wide sustainability policies
- Conducted ESG-related materiality assessment against the Bank’s principle risks, i.e credit, market, liquidity, and operational risks to assess exposure levels and identify mitigating strategies
- Performed gap analysis against regulatory requirements and guidelines, such as TCFD, ISSB, and TPG and outlined recommended action steps to address gaps
- Reviewed the bank’s group and subsidiary Sustainability Reports to identify gaps and provide recommendations to align with current industry practices
- Drafted business paper for group-wide risk management enhancement project and obtained senior stakeholders’ approval
- Monitored and presented Bank’s exposure to climate-related risks to Board Risk Management Committee
- Maintained proper audit trail for documentation records and ensured resources and expenses are kept within approved budget
Associate Director, ESG Advisory
KPMG
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Played key leadership role in Risk & Reporting function, overseeing 10 consultants and analysts
- Drove ESG risk identification and mitigation strategies, aligning clients with global sustainability frameworks such as ISSB, GRI, TCFD, and SASB
- Provided thought leadership in ESG trends, helping clients to stay updated with evolving industry and regulatory landscape
- Built collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including C‐suite executives and the Board of Directors, to drive ESG adoption and commitment
Manager, Financial Audit
KPMG
04.2014 - 05.2021
- Managed a team of auditors in planning, executing, and concluding financial audits for clients across various industries, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accounting principles
- Carried out detailed financial statement analysis, identified areas of financial risk, and recommended effective control measures to clients
- Monitored engagement budgets, allocated resources efficiently, and ensured projects were completed within timelines
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff, contributing to their professional development and enhancing team performance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance
Lancaster University
United KingdomCPA Australia
AustraliaSkills
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation And Reporting
- Performance metrics analysis
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
Accomplishments
- Group-wide Risk Management Enhancement: Spearheaded the enhancement initiative resulting in the identification of 5 key group-wide ESG risk metrics and integration of climate risk assessment into the credit process
- External/Internal Stakeholder Management: Successfully managed internal stakeholders and external stakeholders to achieve alignment between organizational goals and regulatory compliance
- Risk Measurement & Reporting: Single-handedly designed and implemented a new internal risk reporting template, which is now adopted across the entire group, including subsidiaries, for presentation to the Board Risk Management Committee
- Capacity Building: Provided training and capacity building to senior stakeholders on industry best practices and regulatory updates to enhance the Bank’s strategy and risk management capabilities
Personal Achievements
- Singapore Tennis Association Open 2023 – Champion
- #1 Ranked Junior Tennis Player in Malaysia
Timeline
VP, Group ESG Risk, Group Risk Management
OCBC
02.2024 - Current
Associate Director, ESG Advisory
KPMG
06.2021 - 01.2024
Manager, Financial Audit
KPMG
04.2014 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance
Lancaster University
CPA Australia
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