VP, Specialist, Know Your Customer - Consumer Banking

About the role

DBS Consumer Banking Group is looking for a VP, Specialist, Know Your Customer (KYC) to act as a senior Subject Matter Expert on KYC and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance. The role is based in DBS Asia Central and sits within the Compliance function.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a senior SME on KYC and AML compliance for the Consumer Banking Group.
• Advise business units on complex KYC cases, high-risk customer onboarding and trigger reviews.
• Formulate, review and implement KYC policies and procedures aligned with regulatory standards and group policies.
• Drive process optimization, automation and digital transformation to improve KYC efficiency.
• Work with Group Compliance, Audit and Legal to manage regulatory risks and answer inquiries.
• Execute KYC strategic objectives independently using senior-level expertise.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in KYC, AML or financial crime compliance in consumer banking or wealth management.
• Demonstrated experience managing compliance projects or digital KYC process improvements.
• Proven ability to resolve complex compliance issues and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g. CAMS, ICA) highly preferred.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance standards for consumer banking KYC and customer due diligence.
• Strong analytical, decision-making and risk-assessment skills.

The employer offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and the role is listed as regular, full-time work.