Behind the tech: What’s it like to work at the World’s Best Bank as a technologist

Published Nov 4, 2022, 1:11 AM

“A good customer experience equals a good employee experience”

Today, DBS is no longer just a bank. Having more technologists than bankers, the organisation transformed its workforce over the past decade to start defining and building the future of finance. What’s it like to work at DBS as a technologist? What’s the culture like? What type of career opportunities does DBS offer?

Hear insights and personal experiences from

  • Archana Manjunatha, Head of CG Platform Transformation
  • Jacqueline Hu, Senior Vice President, HKC2E-Investment & Insurance
  • Andrea Zhiying Woo, Digital Product Manager
  • Dane LIM, Head Employer Brand & HR Sustainability

Topics discussed

  • 0:00 introductions & DBS’ transformation journey
  • 03:42 horizontal organisation experience
  • 08:23 day-to-day & projects at DBS Hong Kong
  • 12:40 day-to-day & projects at DBS Singapore
  • 18:00 tech culture, diversity, career development
  • 25:50 what do hiring managers look for in candidates
  • 31:02 what to expect when starting out at DBS
  • 32:26 mental health
  • 40:23 remote working
  • 41:50 do I need a finance background to apply for a role at DBS
  • 45:35 use of data analytics
  • 47:20 DBS, a different kind of bank

Read more from DBS technologists: https://medium.com/dbs-tech-blog