VP/AVP, Team Lead - Structured Trade Operations, Institutional Banking Group Operations (IBGO), Group COO

VP/AVP, Team Lead - Structured Trade Operations, Institutional Banking Group Operations (IBGO), Group COO-(WD75136)

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

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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.

Primary Location

:Singapore-DBS Asia Central

Job

:Operations

Schedule

:Regular

Employee Status

:Full-time:

Job Posting

:Jun 25, 2025, 12:00:00 AM