DBS Bank Ltd
VP, Doc Check Team Lead, Trade Operations, IBG Operations (IBGO), Group COO
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Leads a Trade Finance Document Checking team, overseeing staffing, training, controls, daily operations, compliance, KPIs, and performance management. Reviews Import, Export, Standby, Transfer, and Confirmation Letter of Credit documentation; identifies discrepancies and risks; ensures adherence to UCP, ISP98, AML, sanctions, and internal policies. Partners with stakeholders, resolves operational issues, supports new products and processes, and drives efficiency improvements while meeting deadlines and service-level requirements.
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 regular / 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
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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.
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DBS Bank Ltd Singapore Office
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DBS Bank Ltd Singapore Office
Singapore
DBS Bank Ltd Singapore Office
Singapore
DBS Bank Ltd Singapore Office
Singapore
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