Vice President Doc Check Team Lead - Multiple Teams

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.

Location:

DBS Asia Central

Job:

Operations

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time