About The Role

Business Function

As the leading bank in Asia, DBS Consumer Banking Group is in a unique position to help our customers realise their dreams and ambitions. As a market leader in the consumer banking business, DBS has a full spectrum of products and services, including deposits, investments, insurance, mortgages, credit cards and personal loans, to help our customers realise their dreams and aspirations at every life stage. Our financial solutions are not only the best in the business - they were made just right for you.

Job Purpose

Being part of the International Connectivity & Transformation Regional team in DBS Consumer Banking Group & Wealth Management (CBG/ Wealth), playing a pivotal role in shaping our strategy towards Global Wealth Management anchored in Wealth Continuum, Wealth Connectivity and Operating Model transformation, to achieve our Trillion Dollar ambition by 2030.

As a Strategy and Transformation professional, you are required to have a deep understanding of the Wealth Management business with experience in local or foreign universal banks or FinTech players playing in this space. You have demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-market cross-functional teams and work closely with key stakeholders to understand the levers, business drivers and challenges to effectively synergise and carve out an executable plan and drive desired outcome for the organisation.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Development: Drive strategic planning of Wealth Platform & Solutions agenda, including strategy development, cost saves, economic value and translation into yearly department scorecards.
Financial Analysis: Drive financial modelling, prepare business plans, and conduct feasibility studies to support business decisions and strategic initiatives
Operating Model Transformation: Drive pivot of target operating model of Consumer Bank to support Global Wealth Management agenda, including initiative tracking
Strategic Partnerships: Support and project manage strategic partnerships to increase access to new geographies and customer pools, augment data and technology capabilities and deliver innovative solutions to our clients
Management Presentations & Offsites: Drive preparation of presentations/ materials to senior management on a regular and ad-hoc basis, outlining market insights, Wealth agenda progress updates and strategic recommendations

Requirements

At least Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in business development, strategy planning, management consulting or a related field, with Wealth Management or Consumer Banking experience
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights
Proven ability to develop and execute successful business strategies through the organisation
Excellent communication, presentation/storyboarding, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to lead cross-market cross-functional teams to achieve outcomes
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Highly motivated and strategic thinker with a passion for Wealth Management and a desire to make a positive impact on customers' lives
Experience in both project managing and/ or executing large scale operating model transformation highly desirable