VP, Procurement Risk Manager, Group Procurement & Services, Group Operations

300005 Chief Executive's Office_00002555; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Singapore is seeking a VP, Procurement Risk Manager to enhance the procurement function by managing risks effectively. The candidate should possess 5-10 years of banking experience, ideally in risk management or procurement. This individual will lead risk initiatives, oversee day-to-day risk management processes, and collaborate with teams across the organization. Excellent project management and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in data analytics tools like Tableau and Python.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Banking Operations, Risk Management, or Services Procurement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong understanding of banking terminology, products, and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive GPS improvements and new initiatives across DBS.
• Manage the risk management processes within GPS.
• Design management reports to analyze data and visualize risk trends.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Agile Methodology

Communication

Tools

Tableau

Python

Job description

Job Description

Job Description - VP, Procurement Risk Manager, Group Procurement & Services, Group Operations (WD71100)

Business Function

Group Technology and Operations (T&O) 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. One of the key mandates of Group Procurement & Services (GPS) is to be DBS’ preferred and trusted partner that adds value by effectively managing risk and enabling business. GPS Risk team helps to manage risk and improve controls in our continuous efforts to preserve stakeholders’ value throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Driving Future State Components in GPS: Key player in implementing improvements and new initiatives within the GPS Risk Book of Work, across DBS footprint.
• Overseeing GPS Risk Operating Cadence: Manage the day-to-day risk management processes within GPS. This includes tracking key metrics (scorecards), project progress, generating monthly reports, and promptly resolving any identified issues.
• Ensuring Risk Action Implementation: Work with various team leaders and stakeholders to make sure that actions identified to mitigate risks are completed on time. Monitor the effectiveness of these actions after implementation to confirm they are achieving the desired results.
• Collaboration with Technical Teams and Control Functions: Act as a liaison between the risk management team and technical teams, as well as internal audit, compliance & risk control functions. This ensures that all necessary controls are properly defined and implemented.
• Developing Management Reports: Design and create clear reports to analyze data, visualize risk trends, and track progress towards risk reduction goals.
• Promoting Risk Awareness: Responsible for promoting a strong risk-aware culture within the procurement function and other procurement stakeholders. This includes identifying, developing, and delivering relevant training to these stakeholders.
• Facilitating Procurement Risk Forums: Facilitate regular risk forums across core market GPS teams to discuss risk-related issues, share best practices, learn from past experiences, enhancements to risk control self assessments (RCSA), and ensure timely communication about important risk matters.

Requirements

• Extensive Banking Experience: 5-10 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Banking Operations, Risk Management, or Services Procurement within the financial industry.
• Proven Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated ability to manage projects from initiation to completion, including planning, execution, and closure.
• Deep Banking and Technology Knowledge: Strong understanding of banking terminology, products, operational processes, and technology concepts.
• Agile Methodology Proficiency: Experienced in using Agile project management frameworks for delivering projects.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced Data Analysis Skills: Excellent analytical abilities, with proficiency in data analytics tools such as Tableau and Python.

The ideal candidate should be:

• Organized and structured - in thinking and in execution of tasks
• Proactive, positive and always willing to learn new things
• Quantitative, analytical and loves problem-solving
• Exhibit tenacity in follow issues through to completion
• Keen to build long-term productive relationships. Fostering a culture of collaboration in areas of influence.
• Able to skillfully navigate uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. To grow and keep pace with rapid changes in our business and our ecosystem