AVP/VP, Assurance & Risk Control (ARC) Team , Institutional Banking Group COO...

DBS Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Singapore is seeking a candidate to coordinate ARC-related activities across core markets. The role demands AML/KYC knowledge, with a focus on analytical tasks and relationship management. Ideal applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree and have 5 to 7 years of relevant experience, demonstrating excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• AML/Sanction/KYC/Transaction Monitoring/Investigations knowledge is essential.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge and make sound judgments.

Responsibilities

• Main coordinator for ARC-related activities across core markets.
• Ensure consistency application of process and adherence to frameworks.
• Support ARC Team Head in managing regional stakeholders.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

Proficient in leading ad-hoc reviews

Excellent communication skills

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant working experience

Job description

Business Function

The Institutional Banking Group provides corporate customers with a full range of commercial banking products and services, including cash management services, current accounts, time deposits, trade finance, working capital finance, term loans and foreign exchange. Through our continued commitment, DBS has cultivated long-standing relationships with its customers in the region that are based on account relationship management, service differentiation, product development and rigorous credit standards.

Responsibilities

• Main coordinator for ARC-related activities (e.g. Assurance Testing, Case Reviews, etc) across bank's core markets and international centers.
• Ensuring consistency application of process and adherence to frameworks by providing guidance, advisory and where necessary, perform peer reviews.
• Support ARC Team Head in managing regional stakeholders (ARC counterparts, IBG COO offices, etc)
• Be sensitive and aware of financial crime risk landscape of the bank and the financial industry at large and thus be ready to advise management on mitigation strategies and/or partner with stakeholders in addressing the risks.
• Value-add to the ARC Team Head, management and stakeholders from reviews' findings and analysis through targeted training and advisories.
• Taking the lead to coordinate and launching thematic reviews regionally thus ability to communicate, train and manage regional stakeholders is essential
• Opportunity for job rotation and to work on regional projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant working experience.
• Minimum, 5 to 7 years and above of relevant experience
• AML/Sanction/KYC/Transaction Monitoring/Investigations related knowledge would be essential
• Detail oriented, analytical and inquisitive
• Proficient in leading or overseeing ad-hoc reviews (adverse news, referrals from internal and external stakeholders) would be an advantage
• Knowledge in fraud risk and mule detection would be a plus point but not essential
• Able to apply technical knowledge and make sound judgements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relationship management skills to enable effective cross-functional communication with Front-line staff and Compliance
• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment and able to work under pressure
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and with others
• Able to manage a team and guidance on problem resolution