DBS Bank

Project Manager, Risk Controls & Process Uplift, DBS Australia (Sydney) - 12-Month Contract

Australia · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerDBS Bank
LocationAustralia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted7 Sep 2026

DBS Australia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a portfolio of strategic risk, controls and process uplift initiatives across the Branch.

Reporting directly to the Australia Unit Operational Risk Manager (UORM), this role will drive the delivery of thematic initiatives focused on operational resilience, regulatory change, process governance, data quality, reporting controls, automation and risk/control effectiveness.

Operating within the First Line of Defence, the successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across Business, Technology & Operations, Finance, Risk and Head Office functions in Singapore to strengthen governance frameworks, improve operational processes and support sustainable risk management outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

Project Management & Transformation

Drive disciplined project management across risk, controls and process uplift initiatives.

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Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues and action trackers.

Monitor project progress and ensure timely escalation of delivery risks and blockers.

Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.

Risk, Controls & Process Uplift

Assess current-state operating processes, identify key risks and controls, and support process redesign initiatives.

Support the uplift of process governance, risk and control design, and operating effectiveness across critical operational and reporting processes.

Identify opportunities for automation, simplification and straight-through processing (STP).

Ensure risk and control considerations are embedded within project recommendations and implementation plans.

Regulatory Reporting & Data Governance

Support improvements in data governance and regulatory reporting processes.

Review process flows, data sources, control points and governance frameworks to improve quality and sustainability of reporting outcomes.

Assist stakeholders in establishing effective and practical control environments.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

Facilitate workshops and working sessions with key stakeholders across Australia and Singapore.

Coordinate engagement with Group Finance, Group Technology, Group Operations Risk and other Head Office functions.

Prepare clear, concise and action-oriented updates for project steering committees, governance forums and management meetings.

Track actions, decisions, dependencies and remediation plans arising from governance discussions.

Operational Risk Support

Provide flexible support to the UORM on broader risk and control activities, including:

Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)

Control testing and operating effectiveness reviews

Issue and incident remediation

Operational risk governance activities

Business continuity planning and testing

Third-party risk management

Thematic risk and control reviews

Experience and Skills

Minimum 5 years' Line 1 Operational Risk experience within Financial Services; Institutional Banking experience preferred.

Experience in Operational Risk, Risk & Controls, Controls Assurance, Internal Audit, External Audit, or related risk disciplines.

Proven project management experience delivering risk, controls, regulatory change, process improvement, automation, or data governance initiatives.

Strong understanding of operational risk management, control frameworks, and the Australian regulatory reporting landscape.

Experience supporting operational resilience, governance, risk remediation, and regulatory change programs.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across business, support, and control functions.

Demonstrated ability to assess processes, identify control gaps, and implement practical, sustainable improvements.

Excellent project management, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and governance reporting capabilities.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification.

Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, PMP, PRINCE2, or other Risk/Audit certifications are advantageous.

Location:

DBS Sydney

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Schedule:

Contract (Fixed Term)

Employee Status:

Full time

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