Senior Vice President, Team Head, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

2 months ago


Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China DBS Bank Full time

About the Role

DBS Bank is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Vice President, Team Head, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance to lead our Private Banking team in Hong Kong. As a key member of our Compliance function, you will be responsible for ensuring that our Private Banking business operates in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of over 40 KYC/AML permanent staff (and contractors) supporting Private Banking and TPC reporting to the HK WM COO.
  • Plan, direct and supervise KYC/AML activities associated with new account opening, periodic CDD reviews, trigger event CDD reviews of existing accounts and name screening in full compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead the team to uphold high KYC standards and manage all KRI's to stay green.
  • Plan and implement KYC/AML related projects and lead process improvement initiatives to improve risk control and operation processes' efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Support internal audits, FCSS reviews, and regulatory inspections.
  • Collaborate with regional KYC team to align standards and implementation of regional initiatives.
  • Act as KYC/AML Champion for HK WM, and be the primary interface with Front Office, WMO, Internal Audit, FCSS and other Risk & Control functions on KYC/AML matters.
  • Lead the reinforcement of the AML risk culture and awareness for Private Banking.
  • Represent WM KYC/AML on various forums including the HK BRC (Business Risk Committee), HK ORC (Operational Risk Committee), Regional BCC (Business Control Committee) and HK AMLOC (Anti-Money Laundering Oversight Committee).
  • Coach and develop a team of professionals with high KYC/AML standards.

Requirements

  • Strong KYC/AML expertise in Private Banking or Wealth Management.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in banking industry, at least 8 years in Private Banking or Wealth Management and as a people manager.
  • Strong understanding in financial products, policies and procedures in private banking. Hands-on remediation project and process improvement experience.
  • Proven track record in leading the team to initiate and implement strategic initiatives for KYC quality uplift and process improvements.
  • Excellent critical thinking and analysis skills, problem-solving capacities.
  • Self-motivated, independent, strong sense of ownership with ability to work in a team environment.
  • Good command of English and Chinese.


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