AVP, Specialist, Compliance Testing, Group Legal, Secretariat & Compliance

DBS Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced compliance professional to develop and execute a risk-based compliance testing program. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of relevant experience in banks or Big 4. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a team-oriented mindset. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Dynamic environment

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of work experience in banks or Big 4 in banking audit or advisory.
• Experience in compliance or operational risk management preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as a team-oriented individual.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based compliance testing program.
• Identify risks through evaluation of processes and controls.
• Propose and drive initiatives to improve internal processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analytics skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Business Function

Group Legal, Compliance & Secretariat ensures that the bank's interests are protected by zealously guarding and enhancing its reputation and capital. We also work to maintain a good standing with all our regulators, customers, and business partners. Because we believe that at the heart of business banking is to uphold the values of trust and integrity for all our stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the formulation of a risk-based program for group-wide compliance testing on LCS risk types and proposes methods of testing and/or analytics to increase sample-to-observation conversion rate.
• Executes the approved program in accordance with compliance testing methodology while being agile to refocus on new priorities when needed.
• Identifies risks via evaluation of design and operating effectiveness of process and controls and influences stakeholders to take appropriate management actions.
• Validates closure of management actions adequately addresses risks arising thereof.
• Proposes, develops and/or drives team initiatives that will help to develop and improve internal processes and/or final deliverables.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree.
• 7-10 years of work experience in banks with 1st or 2nd line risk or compliance or Big 4 with banking audit or advisory.
• Advantage for those with compliance or operational risk management (1.5 or 2 LOD) experience in financial markets business.
• Analytical and detailed-oriented.
• Team-oriented and a positive change agent who seeks to challenge the norm and articulate fresh perspectives in a respectful, constructive manner.
• Able to work independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advantage for those with data analytics skills.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.