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SVP, Team Lead, Transaction Surveillance, Group Legal, Compliance & Secretariat

CompanyDBS Bank
LocationSingapore
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 14, 2026
About The Company
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world. Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 14 consecutive years from 2009 to 2022. DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by supporting social enterprises: businesses with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping communities with future-ready skills and building food resilience. With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com
About the Role

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 Central

Job:

Compliance

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time
Key Skills
Team LeadershipTransaction SurveillanceAnti-Money LaunderingCounter-Terrorist FinancingRisk MitigationSTR FilingAML/CFT CompliancePerformance ManagementProject LeadershipAnalytical SkillsInvestigative SkillsStakeholder ManagementOperational EfficiencyDashboard GenerationRegulatory ComplianceInternal Auditing
Categories
LegalFinance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipSecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of transaction surveillance analysts to mitigate money laundering and terrorist financing risks. Oversee operational efficiency through performance metrics and ensure robust compliance with AML/CFT policies and regulations.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
34320
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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