DBS remains committed to investing in young Singapore talent in AI era
DBS to welcome more than 500 young local talent this year through its Management Associate, Internship and Traineeship programmes
DBS will have brought in close to 1,600 young local talent between 2024 and 2026 through these programmes
Singapore, 19 May 2026 - In line with its longstanding commitment to investing early and consistently to groom the next generation of talent even in the AI era, DBS announced today that it intends to welcome than 500 young local talent this year through its Management Associate, Internship and Traineeship programmes.
With this commitment, DBS will have brought in close to 1,600 local young talent between 2024 and 2026 through these programmes as it continues to invest significantly in building a strong pipeline of future-ready talent.
DBS CEO, Tan Su Shan, said, “We remain deeply committed to keeping the front door open for young talent – and in the AI era, we believe those opportunities can become even more meaningful. AI is enabling young graduates to learn faster, contribute earlier, and take on higher-value work from the outset. Innovative programmes such as the Young Talent Programme for AI in Finance, shaped by DBS’ extensive experience in AI and workforce transformation, further enhance the career readiness of young graduates, and we look forward to partnering with IBF and industry partners to collectively future-proof Singapore’s banking talent pipeline.”
Grooming future leaders through DBS' flagship Management Associate Programme
DBS’ Management Associate (MA) Programme is designed to groom the bank’s future leaders through a rigorous and structured 12-month journey anchored on its Triple E framework of Education, Exposure and Experience.
As one of the few organisations uniquely positioned across both banking and technology, DBS offers MAs opportunities to work on impactful projects, gain broad business exposure and develop critical leadership capabilities for the future. MAs receive structured development, mentorship from senior leaders and hands-on experience across business, operations and technology domains, empowering them to build meaningful, long-term careers with DBS.
DBS has hired 112 MAs in 2026 – more than double the average annual intake across 2024 and 2025, reflecting the bank’s continued commitment to investing in young leadership talent for the future.
Capturing banking talent early through DBS Internship Programme
DBS offers internships designed to give students an early and meaningful head start in their careers. Interns are immersed in real projects, exposed to practical business challenges, and given opportunities to experience the dynamic intersection of banking, technology and innovation.
Beyond work experience, interns benefit from mentorship, exposure to leaders and opportunities to build future-ready skills in an AI-enabled workplace. DBS expects to welcome more than 400 interns in 2026, higher than previous years.
Creating opportunities for fresh graduates to gain hands-on experience through traineeships
Last year, DBS also offered fresh graduates a six-month immersive learning experience through the Graduate Industry Traineeship (GRIT) Programme. DBS welcomed 44 trainees who worked alongside experienced teams across business units, support functions, technology and operations, gaining practical exposure to the bank’s real-world operations while building valuable professional skills and industry knowledge. Participants also benefitted from hands-on learning, mentorship from experienced professionals, exposure to industry best practices, and opportunities to build professional networks in the sector. DBS intends to recruit a similar number of trainees this year as part of its continued commitment to developing young talent for the industry.
Clarissa Jew – a young Singaporean talent shares her journey with DBS
Clarissa Jew is a data scientist who joined DBS in 2024 through the MA Programme after graduating from Nanyang Technological University with a degree in data science and AI. As an MA, Clarissa completed rotations across Risk Management and Consumer Banking, where she gained exposure to how data and AI can drive better decision making and customer outcomes.
Clarissa said, “Using the bank’s in-house AI tools such as CodeBuddy and DBS-GPT has really accelerated how quickly I can contribute. They help me move faster, whether it’s debugging code or getting up to speed on business context, so I can spend more time on the exciting, meaningful work – framing the right problem, running agile experiments and designing solutions. The best part is that I’m able to grow into more complex work earlier with valuable guidance from senior teammates along the way.”
About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025.
DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.
DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by uplifting lives and livelihoods of those in need. It provides essential needs to the underprivileged, and fosters inclusion by equipping the underserved with financial and digital literacy skills. It also nurtures innovative social enterprises that create positive impact.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.
With this commitment, DBS will have brought in close to 1,600 local young talent between 2024 and 2026 through these programmes as it continues to invest significantly in building a strong pipeline of future-ready talent.
DBS CEO, Tan Su Shan, said, “We remain deeply committed to keeping the front door open for young talent – and in the AI era, we believe those opportunities can become even more meaningful. AI is enabling young graduates to learn faster, contribute earlier, and take on higher-value work from the outset. Innovative programmes such as the Young Talent Programme for AI in Finance, shaped by DBS’ extensive experience in AI and workforce transformation, further enhance the career readiness of young graduates, and we look forward to partnering with IBF and industry partners to collectively future-proof Singapore’s banking talent pipeline.”
Grooming future leaders through DBS' flagship Management Associate Programme
DBS’ Management Associate (MA) Programme is designed to groom the bank’s future leaders through a rigorous and structured 12-month journey anchored on its Triple E framework of Education, Exposure and Experience.
As one of the few organisations uniquely positioned across both banking and technology, DBS offers MAs opportunities to work on impactful projects, gain broad business exposure and develop critical leadership capabilities for the future. MAs receive structured development, mentorship from senior leaders and hands-on experience across business, operations and technology domains, empowering them to build meaningful, long-term careers with DBS.
DBS has hired 112 MAs in 2026 – more than double the average annual intake across 2024 and 2025, reflecting the bank’s continued commitment to investing in young leadership talent for the future.
Capturing banking talent early through DBS Internship Programme
DBS offers internships designed to give students an early and meaningful head start in their careers. Interns are immersed in real projects, exposed to practical business challenges, and given opportunities to experience the dynamic intersection of banking, technology and innovation.
Beyond work experience, interns benefit from mentorship, exposure to leaders and opportunities to build future-ready skills in an AI-enabled workplace. DBS expects to welcome more than 400 interns in 2026, higher than previous years.
Creating opportunities for fresh graduates to gain hands-on experience through traineeships
Last year, DBS also offered fresh graduates a six-month immersive learning experience through the Graduate Industry Traineeship (GRIT) Programme. DBS welcomed 44 trainees who worked alongside experienced teams across business units, support functions, technology and operations, gaining practical exposure to the bank’s real-world operations while building valuable professional skills and industry knowledge. Participants also benefitted from hands-on learning, mentorship from experienced professionals, exposure to industry best practices, and opportunities to build professional networks in the sector. DBS intends to recruit a similar number of trainees this year as part of its continued commitment to developing young talent for the industry.
Clarissa Jew – a young Singaporean talent shares her journey with DBS
Clarissa Jew is a data scientist who joined DBS in 2024 through the MA Programme after graduating from Nanyang Technological University with a degree in data science and AI. As an MA, Clarissa completed rotations across Risk Management and Consumer Banking, where she gained exposure to how data and AI can drive better decision making and customer outcomes.
Clarissa said, “Using the bank’s in-house AI tools such as CodeBuddy and DBS-GPT has really accelerated how quickly I can contribute. They help me move faster, whether it’s debugging code or getting up to speed on business context, so I can spend more time on the exciting, meaningful work – framing the right problem, running agile experiments and designing solutions. The best part is that I’m able to grow into more complex work earlier with valuable guidance from senior teammates along the way.”
Clarissa Jew (黄薇颖), 25, joined DBS in 2024 through the DBS Management Associate programme and now works as a data scientist.
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About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025.
DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.
DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by uplifting lives and livelihoods of those in need. It provides essential needs to the underprivileged, and fosters inclusion by equipping the underserved with financial and digital literacy skills. It also nurtures innovative social enterprises that create positive impact.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.
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