About this role
Business Function Group Operations enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, 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 multiple banking delivery channels. Responsibilities
• Manage daily Trade Finance transactions authorization and or provide second level check (Import/Export/SBLC issuance) • Oversee day-to-day operations, analyze Department processes to improve quality, productivity and efficiency • Execute strategic planning on team resources for optimal and operational efficiency • Establish duty rosters for processors and authorizers, allocate and distribution Ready-to-process transactions to respective processors at beginning of day • Monitor and perform controls on entries reconciliation, investigation and follow-up on ad-hoc matters • Responsible for identifying and making right decisions to resolve operational issues and ensure timely escalation to Section Head of STO and HOD. • Assist Section Head of STO in ad-hoc projects and ensuring that the assigned tasks are completed within stipulated time frame • Participate in assigned UAT and LV for system enhancement and implementation • Implement effective operational processes and procedures • Provide guidance and training to staff to ensure Department SOP, Bank's policies and guidelines are strictly adhered to • Lead and motivate team to achieve the Goals (KPI) that have been set Requirements:
• Degree holder from a recognized University • Minimum 10 years working in Trade Finance Operations within a bank, with at least 3 years of experience in managing a team in the Structured and Commodity Finance environment covering all Trade Finance products (Import/Export/SBLC issuance) • Good working attitude and positive mindset • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the organization and demands of both internal and external stakeholders • Ability to make strategic planning for team resources and manage e-Performance • Have extensive knowledge in Trade Finance products and regulatory sanction requirements • Ability to work effectively and independently as an individual as well as in a team • Ability to coach and guide team to ensure Department SOP, Bank's policies and guidelines are adhere to • Ability to develop, implement and review policies and procedures • Ability to exercise sound judgement on transaction monitoring and escalation of red flags • Ability to leverage on MS Office applications (Excel, Words, Power Point) • Strong logical and problem-solving skills. • Conversant & competent in application of UCP600, ISBP, URC522, ISP98, URR725 and Incoterms. • Proficient in SWIFT messages such as MT7xx, MT4xx, PAC8 and PAC9 • Work cohesively to build alliances and partnerships with Structured Trade Middle Office (STMO), Regional Trade team, Business Units (RM and GTS) and other stakeholders Apply Now 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