Michele Yap

Michele Yap, CFA, is a seasoned financial professional with extensive leadership experience in risk management at Standard Chartered Bank since 2013, currently serving as Chief Risk Officer for Singapore and Cluster CRO for ASEAN Markets. Prior roles included Managing Director for Enterprise Risk Management in Asia, where Michele implemented the Group's Enterprise Risk Management Framework and led initiatives on Climate Risk, ESG, and Cryptocurrencies. Michele's expertise extends to data management and analytics, having developed risk data capabilities and overseen bank-wide restructuring strategies. Previous experience includes key positions at Barclays Capital, where Michele established a Portfolio Management presence in Asia-Pacific and actively managed significant loan and investment portfolios. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Computational Finance from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Cornell University.