AVP, Business Compliance, Group Legal, Secretariat

2 months ago


Singapore DBS Bank Limited Full time
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.

Job Purpose

To provide regulatory and compliance advice and support to the Global Financial Markets ("GFM") / DBS Vickers business in DBS Bank Group.

Responsibilities
  • To contribute to the development of a strong compliance culture in the DBS Group to comply with laws, regulations and ethical standards in the GFM / DBS Vickers business, thereby protecting the reputation of the DBS Group.
  • Identify and resolve regulatory issues in GFM / DBS Vickers (in Singapore and regionally).
  • Keeping up-to-date on any regulatory changes and developments in Singapore and globally that have an impact on GFM / DBS Vickers.
  • To be cognizant of legal issues affecting GFM / DBS Vickers and work together with Legal colleagues to provide more holistic advice covering both legal and compliance aspects.
  • Maintain strong internal relationships, acting as a professional and value-adding partner with the business and support units.
  • Coordinate monthly management and quarterly board updates on Legal & Compliance developments for all regional DBS Vickers entities
  • Assist in the oversight of regional DBS Vickers entities as the head office
1) Advise GFM on applicable regulations, including relevant overseas regulations:
  • Provide GFM / DBS Vickers with prompt, sound and consistent compliance and regulatory advice in relation to Listed/Traded Products (e.g. listed securities, exchange-traded derivatives, ETFs, Securities Token Offerings etc) and Digital Payment Tokens.
  • Advise and provide support to other stakeholders in GFM / DBS Vickers in relation to regulatory and compliance matters.
  • Review new products and other business initiatives (e.g. new business ventures and new transaction structures) and consider the impact of relevant rules and regulations on GFM / DBS Vickers and Legal & Compliance.
  • Review the impact of new / amended regulations and provide feedback and implications on the proposed regulations to GFM / DBS Vickers.
2) Regulatory dealings:
  • Liaise with regulators and relevant internal stakeholders in connection with MAS applications, resolve regulatory issues and seek clarifications.
  • Identify key regulatory issues of concern to regulators early.
  • Track outstanding issues.
  • Co-ordinate regulatory inspections involving GFM / DBS Vickers.
3) Compliance training:
  • Develop / review training materials on applicable regulations for GFM / DBS Vickers.
  • Provide in-house training to ensure compliance with Bank's ethical standards, GFM / DBS Vickers policies and applicable regulations.
Requirements
  • At least 5 years of working experience in compliance / treasury business / audit / regulatory environment.
  • Detailed understanding of the prevailing Singapore and overseas regulations relevant to GFM (Global Financial Markets) / DBS Vickers, as well as working knowledge of the diverse banking products (especially derivatives) and services offered by GFM / DBS Vickers.
  • Degree or Professional qualification in related field
  • Relevant banking and compliance experience as a senior compliance officer, auditor, lawyer or regulatory examiner, with exposure to different banking products and businesses.
  • Communication skills with ability to clearly and diplomatically articulate issues, solutions and rationales.
  • Ability to think critically with good problem-solving skills; results-oriented to ensure sound implementation of controls and compliance processes/procedures.
  • Ability to analyse financial markets transactions and consider the application of relevant regulations and rules.
  • Strong awareness of regulations/laws (e.g. MAS Notices, Banking Act, Companies Act, Securities and Futures Act, Financial Advisers Act and Payment Services Act) in Singapore, regionally and globally. Comprehensive product knowledge together with good understanding of relevant financial services and investment banking activities.
  • Strong team player who can collaborate and work well with GFM / DBS Vickers Legal and Compliance colleagues. Working relationship with BUs/SUs, and other colleagues in Legal, Compliance and
  • Secretariat in Singapore and overseas.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationship with regulators.
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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.



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