DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 280 branches across 18 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's capital position, as well as "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings, is among the highest in Asia-Pacific. DBS has been recognised for its leadership in the region, having been named “Asia’s Best Bank” by The Banker, a member of the Financial Times group, and “Best Bank in Asia-Pacific” by Global Finance. The bank has also been named “Safest Bank in Asia” by Global Finance for seven consecutive years from 2009 to 2015.
Business Function
Group Technology and Operations (T&O) 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 T&O, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.
Responsibilities
- Process and authorise transactions related to Foreign Cheque Clearing, Demand Draft and Cashier Orders.
- Handle and respond to inquiries/requests from internal/external customers and correspondent banks in respect of their cheque transactions.
- Collaborate with business unit, support unit, agent banks/correspondent banks in a professional and timely manner.
- Timely reporting and escalation of risk events/incidents, suspicious transactions and potential complaints for appropriate action.
- Adhere to high service levels for turnaround time and industry / currency cut-off times.
- Ensure proficiency over established Standard Operating Procedures and compliance against all relevant policies, standards and guidelines.
- Perform LV testing or system enhancement (UAT), etc.
- Make suggestions on streamlining and enhancing operational procedures and control, if possible, with appropriate level of technology and recommend replacement of out-dated equipment to enhance productivity and to achieve manpower savings.
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree or relevant working experiences with cash products and/or processes knowledge would be preferred.
- Minimum 2 – 3 years of working experiences in finance or banking industry, preferably with knowledge on SWIFT Payment Messages (e.g. MT4xx) and relevant payment systems, IPE, AMH, FRSP, OFP. CICS/MADAME.
- Adaptable to work in a fast-pace environment with a sense of urgency to meet various cutoff times and customer’s specific SLA with zero error rate.
- Speed & Accuracy — Role requires processing transactions at high speeds, whilst maintaining vigilance & accuracy over the manual repairs and inputs.
- Zero tolerance for error/ambiguity – role entails posting financial transactions on daily basis; and entails high financial exposure risk.
- Comfortable with variable workload that is dependent on customer payment volumes, not a fixed output per day.
- 100% work-in-office due to nature of the operations.
- Teamwork, Dependability, Strong risk & controls mindset and meticulous.
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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.