FAQs

The programme is open to graduates from all disciplines as we place a strong emphasis on overall potential. At the beginning of the Management Associate Programme, we will provide comprehensive training to help you build a good foundation in banking knowledge before your rotational stints to the different business areas. Therefore, it is not necessary to have a business or finance degree to join the Management Associate Programme.

We seek candidates who have outstanding qualities such as leadership potential, high integrity, excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of people. Both fresh graduates from reputable local and overseas universities and candidates with less than two years' work experience are welcome to apply.

If you are selected to join the Management Associate Programme, DBS will apply for an employment pass for you.

All Management Associates will go through a structured programme comprising 11 weeks of Campus Training in Singapore, combined with 3 x 7 month stints in different business areas within the home country. You will work together with the Programme Manager to design your Individual Development Plan. Key considerations will include your individual strengths, career interests, as well as business needs. At the end of the programme, you will be placed in a business unit after discussion with your Programme Manager based on the key considerations above.

You will receive Campus Training in Singapore at the commencement of the programme. The structure of our training is based on a mix of experience, education and relationship and is founded on an intensive curriculum which includes banking and financial skills and concepts, business and personal effectiveness modules, DBS values immersion and field trips. After the initial training, ongoing training and development opportunities will also be provided depending on the business unit you are attached to.

The Management Associate Programme is a broad-based development programme for high potential individuals who have a passion to build successful and fast-tracked careers in DBS. Management Associates will join as Analysts and be placed under a fast-track progression within the programme period. Promotions will be reviewed subject to good performance. Opportunities for regional exposure will also be available for outstanding individuals who have performed well to further enhance their career development.

We have a competitive compensation package. You will learn more about the package details during our recruitment process.

All applications must be made on-line via our Management Associate Programme careers site.

The commencement date for Management Associate Programme 2012 will be in August 2012. If you have what it takes to join us on the Management Associate Programme journey, take charge and submit your application now. Applications will open in August 2011 for the 2012 intake.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in an assessment covering the following:

• Stage 1: CV Screening
• Stage 2: Online Aptitude Tests
• Stage 3: Competency Based Interview (CBI)
• Stage 4: Assessment Centre

The closing date for application in the various countries is as follows:

Singapore: 16 September 2011
Hong Kong: 16 October 2011
China: 13 November 2011
Taiwan: 10 January 2012
Indonesia: 30 November 2011
India: 31 Jan 2012