Project Manager – Risk Controls & Process Uplift

About the role

DBS Australia is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic risk, controls and process uplift initiatives. Reporting to the Australia Unit Operational Risk Manager, you will work across Business, Technology, Finance and Risk functions to strengthen governance and operational resilience.

Key responsibilities

• Drive disciplined project management for risk, controls and process uplift initiatives, maintaining plans, milestones, risks and issue trackers.
• Assess current operating processes, identify gaps, and support redesign and automation to improve control effectiveness and data quality.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders in Australia and Singapore, coordinate cross‑functional workstreams and prepare updates for steering committees.
• Support regulatory reporting and data governance improvements, including reviewing process flows and control points.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of Line‑1 Operational Risk experience in financial services, preferably institutional banking.
• Proven project management experience delivering risk, controls, regulatory change or process improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence across business and control functions.
• Bachelor’s degree; professional certifications (CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, PMP, PRINCE2) are advantageous.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word