DBS Bank

VP, Strategic Business Planning, Private Banking, Consumer Banking Group

Singapore · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerDBS Bank
  • LocationSingapore
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Job Purpose:

Drive the strategic growth agenda of DBS Private Bank by partnering senior management on business strategy, growth opportunities, performance management, and strategic initiatives.

This role requires a highly agile, commercially astute and execution-focused individual who thrives in ambiguity, adapts quickly to changing business needs, and delivers impact at pace. The successful candidate will combine deep Private Banking knowledge, strong strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills to support DBS Private Bank’s growth ambitions

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Growth & Business Planning

  • Drive strategic planning activities, identify growth opportunities, and support the execution of initiatives that strengthen the Private Bank franchise and accelerate business growth.

Executive Decision Support

  • Provide strategic insights, recommendations, and executive-level materials to support senior management decision-making.
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Business Reviews & Performance Management

  • Own the preparation of business planning, performance review, and strategic update materials for management forums, ensuring clear insights, compelling storytelling, and executive-ready outputs.

Strategic Initiative Delivery

  • Lead and coordinate high-priority strategic initiatives across businesses and functions, ensuring timely execution and stakeholder alignment.

Stakeholder Management

  • Build strong partnerships and influence stakeholders across businesses, functions, and geographies to deliver strategic outcomes.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Strategy & Business Planning

  • Support the development and execution of the Private Bank's strategic growth agenda.
  • Identify growth opportunities through business, market, and competitor analysis.
  • Develop business cases and strategic recommendations for senior management.
  • Assess emerging trends and their implications for the Private Bank.

Executive Management Support

  • Lead the preparation of business planning, business performance, and strategic update materials for senior management and leadership forums.
  • Develop executive-ready presentations, business review decks, and management papers.
  • Distil complex business issues into clear, concise, and actionable insights.
  • Shape strategic narratives by connecting business performance, opportunities, risks, and recommendations.
  • Deliver high-quality materials within tight timelines and evolving requirements.

Strategic Initiative Execution

  • Lead and drive strategic initiatives from concept through execution.
  • Coordinate across multiple stakeholders and workstreams to achieve business objectives.
  • Anticipate risks, resolve issues, and maintain execution momentum.
  • Balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

Business Performance Management

  • Analyse business performance and key growth drivers.
  • Generate actionable insights and recommendations for management.
  • Monitor progress against strategic priorities and business objectives.
  • trends, competitor activities and client needs.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of the Private Banking business model, client segments, competitive landscape, and growth drivers.
  • Proven experience in strategy, business planning, business management, or transformation roles.
  • Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems and operate effectively in ambiguous environments.
  • Highly agile, proactive, and execution-focused, with a strong bias for action.
  • Exceptional PowerPoint, presentation, and executive storytelling skills.
  • Proven ability to prepare senior management presentations, business review decks, and strategic papers.
  • Strong ability to synthesize large amounts of information into clear and compelling executive narratives.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across functions.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines.
  • Experience supporting senior executives and management committees.
  • Experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives.

Location:

DBS Asia Central

Job:

COO Office/Business Mgt & Support

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time

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