VP, Doc Check Team Lead, Trade Operations, IBG Operations (IBGO), Group COO

China, Beijing Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank Asia Central is seeking a senior Trade Finance professional to lead a team of Document Checkers for Import, Export and Standby LC processing. You will oversee resources, training, and daily BAU challenges while upholding UCP, ISP 98, AML guidelines and sanctions requirements.

With 8+ years in trade finance, CDCS would be advantageous. You will drive process improvements, mentor team members, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate document checking and risk controls.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Trade Finance Processing with knowledge of UCP, ISP 98 and AML rules
• CDCS certification would be an advantage
• Strong team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Familiar with MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Trade Finance Document Checkers
• Ensure SOPs and controls are followed by operations teams
• Review Trade Finance applications and documents for Import, Export and Standby LC
• Review LC transfer and confirmation terms for compliance
• Identify discrepancies and flag items for approval
• Ensure compliance with UCP, ISP 98, AML, sanctions and internal policies
• Oversee daily operations to meet deadlines and SLAs
• Develop and monitor team KPIs; provide coaching

Skills

Team leadership

Trade finance

UCP rules

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma

CDCS Certification

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Business Function Group Operations enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group Operations, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Trade Finance Document Checkers in terms of resource management, training and daily BAU challenges, if any.
• Ensure SOPs and existing/new controls are in place and adhere to by operating teams.
• Assist to review and check Trade Finance application forms and supporting Trade Documents for Import, Export and Standby LC products.
• Assist to review and check transfer LC application to ensure guidelines are complied with and terms and conditions are as per Export LC.
• Assist to review and check LC confirmation to ensure that terms and conditions are acceptable and workable.
• Assist to identify discrepancies, highlight irregularities and red flag items in documents for approval.
• Ensure trade documentations and it's on-going processes are compliance to UCP rules, ISP 98 rules, Anti-Money Laundering Guidelines, Terrorist Financing & Sanctions Regulations, and other related internal policies.
• Work with and supervise with team members to achieve daily tasks assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, external clients and internal stakeholders
• Review and opine on New Product/Processes involving/impacting doc checking teams
• Oversee daily operations and resolve issues to meet tight deadlines and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and service level agreements
• Analyze operations data to identify bottlenecks, recommend process improvements and ensure implementation of enhancements to drive efficiency
• Develop and monitor team KPIs and goals. Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching/training to develop team members' skills
• Represent the team and liaise with internal and external stakeholders on operations matters
• Elevate individual performance with r egular / monthly huddle with team

Requirements

• Degree or related Diploma with CDCS Certification would be an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant Trade Finance Processing relevant experience, and strong understanding of UCP rules, ISP 98 rules, Anti-Money Laundering Guidelines, and Terrorist Financing and Sanction Regulations.
• Hard-working, self-motivated and a strong team player.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Meticulous and detailed oriented.
• Capable to work effectively under pressure and tight deadline.
• Familiar with MS Office applications, such as Outlook, Excel, Words.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• In depth knowledge in Trade Finance Products / Processes, rules, practices and regulations
• Strong understanding of risk and controls

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

Location: DBS Asia Central

Job: Operations

Schedule: Regular

Employee Status: Full time