Validus Expands APAC Presence With Singapore Office
With further hires expected in the second half of 2025, the Singapore opening marks Validus’ first office in the region.
Validus Risk Management (Validus), a software and tech-enabled services platform for financial risk management, opens an office in Singapore. Shawn Koh has been named Head of Asia Client Coverage, the firm announced on Thursday.
In his role, Koh will lead operations across APAC, as Validus expands its presence in the region following growing client demand for its services.
Further Hires Expected
Shawn Koh, Validus Risk Management (Image: provided)
Koh brings significant expertise and a wealth of experience in the region, having previously served as Regional Head of Global Markets Sales Asia at First Abu Dhabi Bank (previously National Bank of Abu Dhabi). In this role, he was responsible for developing client businesses with offices based in Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Mumbai.
With further hires expected in the second half of 2025, the Singapore opening marks Validus’ first office in the region. Its premises will be located in the Central Business District’s landmark CapitaGreen office tower. Validus’ other offices are located across the UK, US, Canada, and Norway.
Growth Equity Investment
In February 2025, Validus announced that it had secured a $45 million growth equity investment from FTV Capital. In addition to supporting the company’s continued expansion into the APAC, US, and European markets, the investment will enable Validus to accelerate its go-to-market efforts and invest in technology and product innovation.
Founded in 2010, London-based Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled financial services firm specializing in managing market risks such as FX and interest rates, as well as arranging and managing fund finance facilities. The firm manages over $500 billion in market risk exposure for some of the largest institutional investors, fund managers, and corporations across the globe.
