DBS receives award for its focus on continuous learning | 繁體

Singapore, Hong Kong, 03 Sept 2015 - DBS Bank was recognised for its robust learning and development initiatives at the 2015 Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) Awards, winning the IBF Inspire Award, and receiving two IBF Distinguished Fellow mentions and four IBF Fellow mentions. Said Ms Lee Yan Hong, Head of Group Human Resources, “

At DBS, our people are our greatest asset, and we believe in developing them both professionally and personally, so that they can remain at the forefront of banking.”DBS has embedded IBF standards into our DBS Academy training programmes to ensure employees have ample opportunities to constantly upgrade their skills. There are learning councils in each business unit tasked to design training programs leveraging the IBF standards. An example would be the newly accredited DBS Wealth Management Programme by the Consumer Learning Council. Since 2007, the bank has focused on developing IBF accredited in-house programmes to help staff acquire relevant skill sets under a framework that aligns learning and development initiatives with business objectives and industry standards.

For more information on the awards, please refer to Annex 1.

For a personal anecdote from a DBS employee whom, through structured training programmes at DBS, managed to transition smoothly from being a full-time national athlete to a professional in the finance industry, please refer to Annex 2.

 

Annex 1

The IBF Inspire Award

The IBF Inspire Award recognises financial institutions which have taken extra steps in committing to IBF Standards as part of their learning journey.

Winner: DBS Bank

 

The IBF Distinguished Fellow

Under the IBF standards framework, the IBF Distinguished Fellow title is the highest certification mark for a financial practitioner in Singapore.

Winners from DBS:

1. Mr Sim S. Lim, Singapore Country Head
   
2. Mr Lam Chee Kin, Group Head of Compliance
   

The IBF Fellow

The IBF Fellow is a new certification title launched to recognise financial practitioners who exemplify thought leadership and commitment to industry development.

Winners from DBS:

1. Mr Olivier Crespin, Group Head of Digital Bank
2. Mr Philip Fernandez, Corporate Treasurer
3. Ms Lum Yin Fong, Managing Director, Head of Global Product Management
4. Mr Ng Peng Khim, Managing Director, T&O IBG Technology Head

 

Annex 2

Joseph Koh Seng Leong

Institutional Banking Group, DBS

Joseph was a former national athlete and represented Team Singapore in many international and regional sailing competitions. He took part in the 2000 Sydney and 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, was the 2010 Asian Sailing Championship Champion and silver medalist at the 1997 and 2007 SEA Games. He won the Singapore Youth Award in 2009 in the Sports and Adventure Category and was part of the 13^th National Youth Council. Joseph joined DBS in 2012 and has participated in various training programmes and rotations which helped him make the switch from professional athlete to professional in the financial industry.   

“I joined DBS shortly after retiring from national sailing 3 years ago. The transition from being a national athlete to a professional in the financial industry was initially quite challenging. For starters, being more deskbound took some getting used to as I enjoy sailing and training outdoors. As I took 4-5 years off to pursue professional sports, my peers were already ahead in the corporate ladder so I had to build up my network with my working peers. But this turned out to be a positive thing, as I got to know more people as a result. I joined the DBS Management Associate Programme in 2012 and was introduced to rotations in the front and middle office and operations. These roles and the many courses I participated in helped to broaden my knowledge and gave me more exposure to different areas in banking and finance. On top of the structured programmes, my supervisors also encouraged me to take up other training courses related to my work so as to keep up with industry trends and widen my competencies. In my current role as a relationship manager in the Institutional Banking Group at DBS, I found the training courses on Credit, Advanced Working Capital and Financial Analysis fundamental to my responsibilities. These helped to improve my skill sets and increase my confidence, and I am appreciative of the projects and customer portfolios that I get at work. I am still sailing on a recreational basis, and I am glad I am able to pursue my passion as well as move forward in my career simultaneously.”

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DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 280 branches across 18 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's capital position, as well as "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings, is among the highest in Asia-Pacific. DBS has been recognised for its leadership in the region, having been named “Asia’s Best Bank” by The Banker, a member of the Financial Times group, and “Best Bank in Asia-Pacific” by Global Finance. The bank has also been named “Safest Bank in Asia” by Global Finance for six consecutive years from 2009 to 2014.

DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking activities across Asia. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. These market insights and regional connectivity have helped to drive the bank’s growth as it sets out to be the Asian bank of choice. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, and positively impacting communities through supporting social enterprises, as it banks the Asian way. It has also established a SGD 50 million foundation to strengthen its corporate social responsibility efforts in Singapore and across Asia. 

With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. The bank acknowledges the passion, commitment and can-do spirit in all of our 21,000 staff, representing over 40 nationalities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.