DBS Bank Ltd
SVP, Regional Head, Surveillance (AML and Anti-Mule), Group Legal & Compliance
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Lead and develop a transaction surveillance team to detect and investigate AML and anti-mule risks. Oversee alert investigations, STR filing processes, AML/CFT policy application, dashboards and metrics, cross‑functional liaison, and lead surveillance projects to drive compliance and operational excellence.
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
Project Leadership & Development:
- 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
Location:
DBS Asia CentralJob:
ComplianceSchedule:
RegularEmployee Status:
Full timeDBS Bank Ltd Singapore Office
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