VP/SVP, Team Lead, Transaction Surveillance, Group Compliance

DBS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a motivated individual to join their team as a manager in transaction surveillance. This role involves leading high-performing teams and ensuring compliance with AML regulations. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong technical background in Anti-Money Laundering and transaction surveillance.
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to achieve strategic objectives.
• Generate dashboards and performance metrics for decision-making.
• Investigate alerts for money laundering and terrorist financing risks.
• Liaise with compliance units and external authorities on surveillance issues.
• Participate in transaction surveillance projects.

Skills

Leadership in team management

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project leadership

Job description

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with proven experience in leading and developing high‑performing teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop a team of transaction surveillance analysts to achieve strategic objectives and maintain high standards of performance
• Inspire and motivate team members, facilitate effective communication, and achieve measurable results through performance management

Technical Expertise & Operational Oversight

• Generate insightful dashboards and performance metrics to drive strategic decision‑making and enhance operational efficiency.
• Strong capability to investigate and assess alerts for potential money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks, ensuring comprehensive risk mitigation
• Good understanding of the Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) filing process and requirements
• In-depth understanding and practical application of AML/CFT policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practices to ensure robust compliance and operational excellence
• Liaise with internal compliance units, business units, and external authorities to address surveillance issues and provide expert guidance on ML/TF‑related queries and escalations
• Lead and actively participate in transaction surveillance projects, demonstrating proven experience in successful project leadership.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a strong track record of managing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving operational excellence in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong technical background in Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) and transaction surveillance
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven experience in leading projects and driving them to successful completion
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities

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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.