Assistant Vice President, Specialist, Operational Risk Management, Firm-Wide, Technology and Operations
Business Function
Group Operations enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble, and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, 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 our multiple banking delivery channels. As an Operations Department, we embrace and reinforce the strong PRIDE! culture that is built up in DBS. This is done through strategic focus on training and improving staff capability, empowerment, productivity, teamwork, innovation & technology, managing operational risks & strongly collaborating with our business partners in delivering excellent RED service to our customers.
Job Purpose
Regulatory Adherence
Key Accountabilities
The Regulatory Adherence Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that the Operations team in DBS Bank is in full compliance with all applicable regulations. This role involves a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, proactive identification and mitigation of compliance risks, and fostering a strong culture of adherence throughout Operations teams across Institutional, Consumer Banking and Financial Markets.
Job Duties & responsibilities
Perform independent assessment of adherence to existing regulations.
Monitor and analyse all new and amended regulations and regulatory guidelines issued by financial regulators (e.g., RBI, SEBI, IRDA, FIMMDA, FEDAI) and other relevant authorities (eg NSDL, CDSL).
Ensure that all new regulations are disseminated and assigned to the respective département heads in Operations for further assessment.
Collaborate with the various Operations teams to assess the impact of regulations and perform gap analysis.
Work with the Operations teams for relevant process enhancements and fixes and updation of the SOP documents wherever required.
Work with Technology teams to track that the tech solutions are implemented as per the regulatory ask in an accurate and timely manner.
Contribute to the incorporation of key regulatory risks into Unit's Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA)
Promote a strong regulatory compliance culture through various forms of communication, including training and awareness communications
Required Experience
Proven experience in regulatory compliance or regulatory audit within the financial services industry (Total experience minimum 10-years, regulatory compliance or Audit minimum experience 3-5 years)
Should have strong knowledge of banking operations across Institutional or Consumer Banking (Total experience minimum 10 years, 5-7 years of experience in Ops)
In-depth knowledge of banking regulations, and guidelines, particularly those issued by relevant local regulatory bodies (RBI, SEBI etc).
Should have prior experience in reviewing and monitoring of regulations, regulatory returns and handling of regulatory audits either in banks for audit firms
Education / Preferred Qualifications
Chartered Accountant
Technical Competencies
Good Computer Skills
Core Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Location:
MumbaiJob:
Risk ManagementSchedule:
RegularEmployee Status:
Full timeSkills Required
- Minimum 10 years of total professional experience
- At least 3 to 5 years of regulatory compliance or regulatory audit experience
- Strong knowledge of banking operations across Institutional or Consumer Banking
- At least 5 to 7 years of Operations experience
- In-depth knowledge of banking regulations and guidelines, particularly RBI and SEBI requirements
- Experience reviewing and monitoring regulations and regulatory returns
- Experience handling regulatory audits in banks or audit firms
- Chartered Accountant qualification
- Good computer skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
DBS Bank is a leading financial services group in Asia, headquartered in Singapore. It provides a full range of consumer, SME, and corporate banking services. The bank is recognized for its digital innovation, having been named 'World's Best Digital Bank' and 'World's Best Bank' by various publications. It also operates the DBS Foundation, which supports social enterprises and community initiatives, reflecting its commitment to creating impact beyond traditional banking.








