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Senior Assoc/ AVP, Operational Risk Specialist, Group Operations COO
CompanyDBS Bank
LocationSingapore
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 20, 2026

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About the Role
Job Purpose:
We are looking for a highly motivated Operational Risk Specialist to join our Ops COO - Operational Risk Management team. This key role will focus on New Product Approval and Third-Party Risk Review, supporting the appointed Group Operations Sign-off Party Champion to facilitate Group Ops sign-off party in reviewing and signing off initiatives timely.
Ensure all relevant teams within Group Ops units are engaged and represented in NPA and External Outsourcing Risk Review meetings with proposing unit to timely address questions/clarifications
Be able to represent Group Operations to negotiate and agree with proposing unit on the turn-around time (TAT) to complete the review and signoff of the initiatives.
Ensure that internal sign-offs Group Operations Units are provided within the agreed TAT and providing support to manage the proposing unit for matters relating to initiative signoffs.
Escalate issues and blockers encountered to sign-off party NPA Champion.
Key Accountabilities:
1) Support NPA and TPRR review and sign-off.
2) Design a monitoring flow to track NPA post-launch issues.
3) Advising Operations on TPRR process best practice and implementation
Job Responsibilities:
1. Support Sign-off Group on NPA and TPRR initiatives sign-off
Able to complete and formulate the final risk assessment to recommend for SOG approval.
2. Guide Third-Party Risk Reviews and Facilitate Approvals
Assist operations teams with Third-Party Risk Assessments and facilitate final approvals from the designated Group Ops authority.
3. Active participation in NPA kick-off meeting
Contribute to initiatives discussion and be able to represent Group Ops stakeholders and follow through actions.
Requirements:
Minimum 6 years of experience in an Operations or Operational risk management role, preferably in a banking or financial institution.
Ability to manage, influence and communicate effectively with different stakeholders
Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic and fast changing environment and keep pace with rapid changes in business
Strong analytical skills to review and analyse data, savvy with usage of data visualisation tools eg Qlikview or Tableau
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office tools in Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Location:
DBS Asia HubJob:
Risk ManagementSchedule:
RegularEmployee Status:
Full timeKey Skills
Operational risk managementNew product approvalThird-party risk reviewRisk assessmentStakeholder managementData analysisQlikviewTableauMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationAnalytical skillsBanking operationsProcess implementationRegulatory complianceProject coordination
Categories
Finance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipData & AnalyticsSecurity & Safety
Job Information
๐Core Responsibilities
The role involves supporting the Operational Risk Management team by facilitating new product approvals and third-party risk reviews. You will be responsible for engaging relevant units, negotiating turnaround times, and ensuring timely sign-offs for all initiatives.
๐Job Type
full time
๐Experience Level
5-10
๐ผCompany Size
Not specified
๐Visa Sponsorship
No
๐ผLanguage
English
๐ขWorking Hours
40 hours
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