Horrible political senior managment, encourage internal conflicts and competition culture - Associate DBS Bank Employee Review

The culture is highly political, with decisions often driven by internal alliances rather than merit. Many senior employees (10+ years tenure, SVP level) remain in the organization despite lacking deep technical expertise. They tend to focus on credit-taking and survival rather than innovation. Senior management enforces their own vision aggressively, leaving little room for alternative perspectives. Those who challenge the status quo risk being marginalized. Management has the ability to pressure direct managers to push individuals out, creating a climate of fear. HR holds significant power and often collaborates with senior leadership, using opaque processes that can disadvantage employees. The organization suffers from excessive hierarchy and layering, which results in junior staff being pushed out while senior ranks protect themselves. There is a tendency to hire talent from large banks for optics rather than genuine capability building.