VP, Specialist, Business Finance (Institutional Banking), Group Finance

Business Function

Group Finance aims to deliver world‑class standards in financial reporting, planning, analytics, and governance. We act as strategic partners to the business, providing forward‑looking insights to support sound decision‑making across product development, client profitability, balance sheet optimisation, and capital allocation.

Group Finance also provides capital management, business planning and forecasting, and tax and accounting advisory services. The Bank is a certified Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) for the Singapore Qualification Programme by the Singapore Accountancy Commission and an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Approved Employer, offering strong professional development pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance business partner to country and regional Institutional Banking Group (IBG) segments and industry coverage teams
• Develop a deep understanding of business drivers, revenue mix, cost structures, balance sheet usage, RWA, and client profitability
• Provide financial insights to support strategic initiatives and profitability improvement

• Lead and support budgeting, rolling forecasts, and medium‑term business planning exercises for IBG
• Deliver timely and accurate MIS, management dashboards, and performance commentary, with a strong focus on forward‑looking analysis
• Partner closely with Group Financial Planning & Analysis (GFPA) and relevant stakeholders on management reviews, disclosures, and senior management presentations

• Develop, maintain, and enhance key performance metrics, KPIs, and scorecards aligned to business strategy
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for senior management
• Ensure business data, reporting requirements, and analytical needs are well‑defined, governed, and met

• Provide strong oversight of financial controls, processes, and systems across IBG finance activities
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and audit expectations

• Identify risks, issues, benefits, and financial impacts associated with existing or proposed solutions
• Actively engage in finance and business transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, process re‑engineering, and data optimisation
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Technology, Operations, Risk, Product, and other Finance teams to implement and test system and process changes

• Build strong working relationships with business, regional, and group stakeholders
• Provide clear, concise, and impactful communication of financial insights and recommendations
• Support ad‑hoc analysis and senior management requests as required

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in finance, preferably within Institutional Banking, Corporate Banking, Wholesale Banking, or a related business

• Strong financial analysis, modelling, and problem‑solving capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial models and management presentations
• Working knowledge of management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis
• Familiarity with data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g. Qlik Sense, Power BI, Copilot, or equivalent) is an advantage

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Excellent verbal communication, presentation, and listening skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver under tight timelines
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of integrity

Location:

DBS Asia Central

Job:

Finance

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time