I applied through college or university. I interviewed at DBS Bank
Interview
DBS came to my school during a career fair. Was greeted by a hiring Branch Manager at the DBS booth, and was told to register my interest for the role.
Got called up a week later by the HR, and was told to do an online assessment, and subsequently an interview at DBS HQ @ Marina Bay Financial Centre.
The interview consisted of a HR and a hiring Branch Manager (the same Branch Manager who I've met at the career fair). Both of the interviewers were friendly and non-intimidating, and the interview was enjoyable and great.
Then there was a second round interview with the Cluster Manager. This time round, the experience was bad. The Cluster Manager asked lots of irrelevant questions, including what kind of residence I live in - was it landed or HDB, etc. He also asked a few personal questions, including what my family members are doing (if they have their business) and if I am single or attached, which i felt it was too personal and insulting.
I must say, the Cluster Manager was strict, intimidating and somehow arrogant.
Received an email the next day, notifying that I am not selected for the role.
Thorough and detailed: They take their time to ensure a good match.
Challenging: It's not an easy process, pushing candidates to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.
Focused on fit: The emphasis is on finding the right person for the specific role and team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about your experience in the finance or wealth management industry.
Why are you interested in working at DBS Bank?
What is you motivation for joining this role?
virtual with a panel of both hr and team leads (I think). be prepared to describe yourself and how you can handle rejection. be confident and well-dressed, and try not to be nervous
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at DBS Bank
Interview
The interview process for the Wealth Planning Manager role started with a phone call from HR, where basic background and interest were discussed. Next was an in - depth, one - hour career briefing, during which the role’s responsibilities, growth paths, and company expectations were thoroughly explained. Post this, an online interview was scheduled, involving both HR and the team lead to evaluate relevant to wealth planning.
