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Learning ground for fresh grads
Business Analyst (Current Employee) - Changi - April 4, 2021
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The most useful review selected by IndeedMostly involved in meetings to ensure projects are developed and on track for deployment. The work environment is OK with occasional late nights. Was hired by the bank as a contractor, so don't expect the same benefits as a perm staff. Discrimination of entitlement is quite jarring and frankly demoralizing.
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teamwork and muitasking
Customer Service Executive (Former Employee) - Bedok - March 20, 2021
need to be fast pace and communicate with the team mates, if don't understand need to seek for help, I have learn a lot from this 1 year contract and went through the training.
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Benefits too common
Manager (Former Employee) - Bugis - February 7, 2021
Benefits are too common, other competitors have it as well. Would appreciate it if benefits are differentiable and unique. Competitive pay and good workplace culture.
Pros
Good and Competitive Pay
Cons
Benefits not outstanding
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Racist and toxic boss
Senior Systems Analyst (Former Employee) - Changi Business Park - September 2, 2020
My jobscope was changed suddenly on my first day of work. I did not have the expertise and experience in the new role. Ex-boss was racist and only cared for his staff who had the same nationality as him. I was treated unfairly. I was involved in 24 hr work shift, doing production support. I was asked to work in the afternoon shift from 2 pm to 11 pm. I was not allowed to make transport claim after work. Then I realised that I was the only one who could not make the transport claim. My ex-colleagues who worked in the same shift as me, could claim their taxi fares. I asked my ex-boss about this discrepancy. He denied whatever he had said. This is not the only instance when I was treated unfairly. And I am a Singaporean, while he was only holding a Work Pass Permit. I am one of the 3 Singaporeans under him. The rest are all Work Permit Holders from the same country. I wanted to complain to HR but I could not as I was a contract staff.
Pros
Free coffee from vending machine
Cons
Toxic boss and working environment
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Hectic work
Senior Java Developer (Current Employee) - Changi - August 25, 2020
Contractors would be treated like a work slaves. Employees are expected to work on weekends. They take it granted without concerning about developers burnt-out
Cons
Stressful work life
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Productive and good working environment
Customer Support Trade Specialist (Former Employee) - Singapore - August 10, 2020
Great working environment, fair and good opportunity given.
People are overall friendly and helpful.
They have a very good technology initiatives suited for modern banking
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High-paying but stressful
Customer Service Officer (Former Employee) - Jurong East - July 15, 2020
High-paying but stressful, offers longer annual leaves and fair amount of medical leave.
Negative side is hard to find the balance between work and family due to amount of time-dedication.
Pros
Competitive salary, more annual leaves
Cons
Very stressful, politics and negative culture at certain departments (not all)
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Fun place
Service Desk Analyst Desktop Support (Former Employee) - Changi Business Park - June 29, 2020
Its a good experience working with DBS , its a Asia leading bank and the environment is fun. So much of social activities making the staff feel appreciated.
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Challenging
Institutional Banking Operations Risk & Control Associate (Current Employee) - Changi - June 2, 2020
Engagement with Line Ops on a daily basis on areas pertaining to Risk and Control.
Team is collaborative and helpful.
Interacting with Line Ops.
The team.
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poor management and limited growth
Service Executive (Former Employee) - Singapore - May 30, 2020
it depends where we are posted. if you're posted to the branches, your opportunity to grow or earn a higher than the decent amount will be robbed almost instantly. they will randomly throw new roles and duties to staff such as insurance sale or loan officer at you and you're expected to learn and push for sales asap as it will be included in your KPI. you bonus is highly dependent on your sales of insurance, not your work ethics or performance as a service staff. you can give the best service to customers but your bonus will be zero if you don't force insurance sales on customers. branch management is usually extremely poor and the managers/leaders are horribly biased and unprofessional. some managers/seniors get very personal with staff and conveniently forget to behave in a professional manner. complaining to HR just worsen the treatment in the branch as the people in the branch will not treat you kindly after knowing you burst their bubble. The working hours are longer than expected and there is no compensation for the extra time you put in. once in a while you will receive items like nuts or muffins for your hard work, not extra pay or a justified bonus. the managers are not helpful and you live with stress every minute in the job as they are just out to expose your mistakes. one mistake made will be used as leverage for them to scare you throughout the year. you will be reminded of it during your appraisal when they reveal how little bonus you're getting. colleagues are average although most of them are backstabbers or rats. it is not an enjoyable workplace, neither does -
Pros
we get red packets or new notes for festive season before the public gets them
Cons
long hours. low salary. horrible work environment.
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Good place to start
Wealth Management Intern (Former Employee) - Singapore - May 27, 2020
People were very encouraging and the working environment is very dynamic, every day you can experience something new. The training you experience as a new hire/intern readily puts you at the best of your condition to meet the requirements in the client-facing role.
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Productive and fun workplace
Sales Officer (Current Employee) - East Singapore - May 27, 2020
Competitive and fun work environment with a lot of opportunity to grow as an individual. Be it sales pitching skills, or personal development, DBS never fail to keep pushing every working employee to become the best they can be.
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Great place
Business Analyst (Current Employee) - Changi - May 26, 2020
Diverse culture. Can learn a lot. Though there are a lot of Indians working there, they bring a lot of out of the box solutions to the table. Great working with a diverse set of people.
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Fun
Bank Executive (Former Employee) - Chinatown - May 24, 2020
Good Bank that is strategically located and carries out day to day functions for people. Has a lot of people that are skilled in dealing with money and earning.
Pros
Free coffee
Cons
Long hours
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It's pleasant to work here.
PMO, Scrum Master & Change Manager (Former Employee) - Singapore - April 15, 2020
Friendly colleagues and comfortable working environment. The company basically treat their employee equally and nice. There is re-org every year. I have learned a lot of stakeholder management and project management here.
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Many group activities
Admin Support (Former Employee) - Changi - March 31, 2020
Generally informal environment
Lots of group events and activities
Management styles differ according to department
Lot of staff movement
Cramped working space
Friendly team
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Competitive and fast paced culture
Analyst, Wealth Planning Manager (Bancassurance) (Current Employee) - Singapore - March 24, 2020
Current role allows one to learn based on experience, knowledge and engagement.
Work environment is conducive. Must be able to adapt to changes and change of environment. At the same time, must be able to put in long hours, dedication and commitment to produce excellent results and prompt customer service.
Pros
Diverse learning experience
Cons
Long hours
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Fast-paced but has good benefits and culture
Intern (Former Employee) - Marina Bay - March 13, 2020
I was only an intern at DBS so am unable to provide a very accurate view of working in the company, but the company culture is great, and has great benefits for its employees, especially those of higher ranks.
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Great Environment to Work In
Customer Service Officer (Former Employee) - Singapore - March 12, 2020
Working in DBS would give you ample opportunities to flex your brain muscles as you are faced with multiple situations in which you would have to resolve customers' issues. However, team managers are always around to assist and guide you in the right direction. Colleagues are very friendly and quick to welcome you as part of their team.
Pros
Free food almost every 2 to 3 week
Cons
Shift based
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Fast paced working environment
Bank Executive (Former Employee) - Singapore - March 12, 2020
Fast paced working environment
Good team leader
Good team bounding sessions
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Na
Business Data Analyst (Current Employee) - Singapore - March 11, 2020
Good to work, nice environment, Learning in DBS. Salary hike we can’t expect every year.
Contract renewal not happens every year all r depends on team
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