Job Description

Business Function

Group Legal, Compliance & Secretariat "LCS" 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

We are looking for a talented and passionate individual to join and lead our Financial Investigation Team "FIT". As the team lead for the FIT, you will provide functional leadership on investigative matters relating to the pre-emptive identification of mules accounts which have been used to facilitate frauds and resolve to address the risks brought about by such accounts in a timely and effective manner. The team lead shall also be responsible for working with our strategic stakeholders within LCS and across DBS business units to achieve this objective.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of investigator responsible for identifying accounts which have been compromised or used to facilitate illicit fund transfers "mule accounts", with a view to proactively hunt down such accounts and to mitigate the follow-on impact of continued operations associated with such accounts.
• Leverage on analytical tools and algorithms to conduct investigations of mule accounts at scale and with speed, providing iterative feedback from investigation outcomes to improve analytical models and arrive at high confidence rate of detection.
• Document and present findings to management and impacted business units, demonstrate quantifiable impact in the identification of mule accounts and providing recommendations to prevent or mitigate future risks.
• Perform liaison with the Singapore Police Force Anti-Scam Centre "ASC", oversee staff operations of full time DBS staff seconded to ASC, ensuring optimal deployment of resources and effectiveness of support to the ASC.
• Leverage on police intelligence on criminal networks and evolving modus operandi to enrich analytical and investigative models.
• Participate in various financial crime working groups and contribute insights gained from identification of mule accounts to improve management of onboarding and operational risk, including production of contents which may be used for training purposes.

Requirements

• Degree in Law, Accountancy, Computer Programming or any relevant discipline.
• Good analytical skills with ability to work with hypothetical/ambiguous data, in a demanding and fast-paced banking environment.
• 7 - 10 years working experience in an investigative, financial audit or compliance role within the law enforcement, financial institution or any other relevant industries.
• Demonstratable leadership and people skills, analytical and investigative mindset.
• Team player with strong inter-personal, communication, and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to network, engage and influence business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable with usage of MS office suite. Competency in programming languages, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning tools will be an added advantage.

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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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