Executive Director, Head of CBG & Wealth KYC Review, Consumer Banking Group

Business Function
As the leading bank in Asia, DBS Consumer Banking Group is in a unique position to help our customers realise their dreams and ambitions. As a market leader in the consumer banking business, DBS has a full spectrum of products and services, including deposits, investments, insurance, mortgages, credit cards and personal loans, to help our customers realise their dreams and aspirations at every life stage. Our financial solutions are not only the best in the business – they were made just right for you.
The head of KYC - Reviews oversees the teams in charge of KYC reviews (periodic / trigger and name screenings reviews) for Private Banking and retail banking segments - ensuring KYC standards are met, and use data to proactively improve processes and systems in coordination with the stakeholders across Front to Back office, including Head of KYC Onboarding and Compliance and regional counterparts as required. You will also work with the Front Office to identify actions to proactively support Front Office guidance and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the KYC Review team in coordination with Front Office, Legal & Compliance and Financial Crime to ensure KYC activities including onboarding, reviews on existing accounts satisfy the required standards in relation to Group and regulatory requirements.
• Provide domain leadership to contribute proactively to the evolution of PB KYC standards, regularly assessing impact pertaining to new rules, regulations and initiatives.
• Jointly assessing with Legal & Compliance and Financial Crime to determine if risks involved in certain relationships are still manageable and advising Front Office on the next steps.
• Engage Front Office stakeholders by providing metrics on the productivity volume, key issues and jointly develop plans to meet business needs.
• Support the design, development and implementation of strategic initiatives by providing specialist support from the KYC perspective and ensure successful execution of planned deliverables in a timely manner against roadmap.
• Create an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking and cohesive team effort within team and with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with solid experience in KYC/AML areas, risk or controls functions, preferably in Private Banking.
• Familiar with regulatory requirements pertaining to KYC / AML.
• Strong leadership skills with prior experience managing big teams.
• Proven track record in driving projects.
• Ability to be client centric while balancing business needs and controls.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage relationships with Front Office stakeholders.
• An efficient solutions provider with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.