Specialist, Regulatory Adherence Specialist, Technology and Operations

Business Function

Technology and Operations (T&O) 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 T&O, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Job Purpose

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 and Consumer Banking.

Requirements:

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 a related field within the financial services industry (10-15 years)
• Should have strong knowledge of banking operations across Institutional and Consumer Banking.
• 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.

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.