Overview
Get Ready to Fast Track Your Career in Asia
The Management Associate Programme (MAP) is a leadership development programme that seeks and hones the sharpest minds to take on leadership roles in DBS.
Over a course of 24 months, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to different business areas within the bank under a rigorous and holistic programme.
The programme structure prepares you to go higher in Asia with:
- 11 weeks of Campus Training
- 3 x 7 months stints across different business areas
Some areas that Management Associates may be exposed to include:
Management Associate Development
AtDBS, webelieve that banking is about people, our people.
With a well-established team of HR partners supporting and delivering people-based effective HR solutions and services across businesses, we are committed to empowering and engaging our staff so as to build a high performance organisation.
As a Management Associate, you will receive comprehensive training and development covering three key areas: Experience, Education and Relationship.
1Experience-based Development
The best person to decide your career path is YOU. As a Management Associate, you will be assigned a Programme Manager to work with you to design your Individual Development Plan based on your ambitions and our business priorities. This will include on-the-job training involving experiential learning across different roles.
2Education-based Development
Your journey will begin with a rigorous and structured campus induction programme held every August at the DBS Headquarters in Singapore.
The campus programme comprises a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip you with the necessary financial and professional skills in the following key areas:
- Banking and Finance
- DBS Values Immersion
- Personal Effectiveness
During this campus programme, you will engage extensively with senior management and other line managers through the course curriculum, project presentations and networking sessions.
3Relationship-based Development
The Management Associate Programme endeavours to sharpen your interpersonal and relationship skills to help you build a professional network of contacts through a range of programmes that includes:
Mentorship by Senior Management
A mentor from the senior management team will provide guidance to ensure your development.
Buddy Scheme
A buddy will share their previous experiences and help you build your network.
MAP Management
You will be assigned a Programme Manager who will provide career guidance and support.
Participation in the DBS Recreation Club
You will be involved in organising staff welfare and engagement activities as part of the DBS Recreation Club Committee.
MAP Network
You will have the opportunity to network and build relationship with Management Associates from other countries.
DBS Banking Associate Programme - Technology & Operations (T&O)
As the leading Asian bank, innovation is part of our DNA. If you too driven by the same spirit to innovate and to do things differently, then the DBS Banking Associate Programme (Technology & Operations) is just what you need.
As a Banking Associate (T&O), you will undergo one month of rigorous campus training to equip you with basic banking and finance knowledge, project management and personal development skills. You will also have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the different functions across the technology and operations businesses in DBS through two 11-month rotations. Mentorship and networking opportunities with senior management will also be provided to help prepare you to shape the future of our business.
We are looking for graduates from all disciplines who possess a minimal of second upper honours degree or Masters degree from a reputable university and have less than one year of work experience. For candidates with an interest in Technology roles, a degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics is preferred. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in online aptitude tests and panel interviews.