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Senior Associate, Strategic Business Planning Specialist, Tech COO, Group Technology

CompanyDBS Bank
LocationSingapore
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 5, 2026
About The Company
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 14 consecutive years from 2009 to 2022. 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 supporting social enterprises: businesses with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping communities with future-ready skills and building food resilience. 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
About the Role

Business Function

Group Technology enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. We are seeking for talented professional, to drive and enable the vision of World’s Best and Safest Bank.

About this Role

Strategic Planning and Program Management function of Group Technology COO is responsible for strategy development and program management. This role will support the CIO and Tech leaders in developing, articulating, and driving the overall tech strategy and messaging. This includes working with different stakeholders across the business across geographies.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Articulation

  • Collaborate with senior leaders to define and shape short- and long-term Technology priorities

  • Proactively identify and analyse emerging trends through active research, providing insightful recommendations to shape strategic direction

  • Translate complex information into clear, concise messages

  • Craft compelling narratives and presentations that articulate the technology vision to internal and external audiences, including executive leadership, regulatory bodies, and board members

Executive Support and Performance Management

  • Serve as the Secretariat for the Tech Executive Committee, developing agenda, managing meeting logistics, and maintaining related documentation

  • Design key performance indicators to translate strategy into actionables

  • Implement tracking mechanisms to ensure Tech priorities are on track

Requirements

  • Min. 5 years of relevant experience in strategic planning or a related function.

  • Demonstrated competencies in critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to solve complex problems.

  • Ability to very quickly connect the dots, summarise and communicate complex topics to story-tell in an understandable manner for different stakeholders, especially for senior executives.

  • Strong organizational skills, the ability to perform under pressure and in fast paced environment.

  • Strong management of multiple priorities with competing demands for resources.

  • Proven experience in stakeholder management, and the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

  • Ability to deliver quality at speed, with strong attention to details.

  • Experience working in a technology environment and/or familiarity with complex programs is highly advantageous.

Location:

DBS Asia Hub

Job:

COO Office/Business Mgt & Support

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time
Key Skills
Strategic PlanningProgram ManagementStakeholder ManagementCritical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsExecutive CommunicationPerformance ManagementKPI DesignResearchNarrative CraftingOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving
Categories
Management & LeadershipTechnologyFinance & AccountingConsultingAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves developing and articulating the overall technology strategy and messaging for the CIO and tech leaders. It also includes serving as the Secretariat for the Tech Executive Committee and designing KPIs to track strategic priorities.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
34395
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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