Strategic Operations Lead

24 hours ago


Mumbai, Maharashtra, India DBS Bank Full time

Job Overview

DBS Bank is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Operations Lead to join our team. As a key member of our Group Technology and Operations (T&O) team, you will play a critical role in enabling and empowering the bank with an efficient, nimble, and resilient infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and prepare fortnightly/monthly financial performance reports for the Technology Team.
  • Review business performance (P&L, BS, and non-financial) and form objective insights.
  • Assist with the strategic plans, annual budgeting exercise, and forecasts.
  • Develop cohesive presentations for internal and external forums.
  • Coordinate and develop appropriate performance metrics/systems in support of strategic intent (KPI/Scorecard tracking).
  • Create scalability and efficiency through streamlining and automating reporting processes, including monthly financial forecast submissions to Head Office.
  • Participate in cross-functional project work and new product proposals to help drive the strategic agenda, including Strategic Cost Management Initiatives.
  • Facilitate ad hoc business and internal finance requests, including WOS-related financial planning.
  • Executive office reporting on goals/financials and business updates as required and preparation of materials for strategic discussions.
  • Collaborate with multiple Technology and Operations (T&O) Units for preparation of budget, financial forecasts, and report variances.
  • Prepare and publish timely monthly financial reports for allocated projects (specially on newly amalgamated entities).
  • Champion Risk and control culture by analyzing drivers responsible for budget vs. actual variance and implement sound controls to curb variation.
  • Build trust and collaborate with Regional teams across departments for various regulatory and management-led deliverables.
  • Handle vendor consolidation activities related to Technology and Operations.
  • Maintain a complete and accurate general ledger, financial, and management reports.
  • Unite with different T&O teams to ensure successful and timely closures of Audit reports.
  • Innovate and drive Employment Engagement activities within T&O units and report the engagement to Regional Teams.
  • Work with CRESA (Real estate team) for managing budget vs. actuals and providing valuable inputs in terms of closing divestment and branch relocation financial requests.

Requirements

  • Min. 10-12 years of work experience, of which at least last 2 years should be in a similar profile.

Education/Preferred Qualifications

  • Qualified Chartered Accountant/MBA from a premier institute.

Core Competencies

  • Analytical skills to provide in-depth review on cost variance drivers.
  • Influencing ability to partner and extract information from stakeholders.
  • Data presentation and communication skills (to be able to provide key insights at various levels of stakeholders).
  • Delivery with quick turnaround time.

Technical Competencies

  • Understanding of basic banking products.
  • Familiar with automation tools like QlikView, Alteryx.
  • MS Office – advanced level.

Work Relationship

  • Team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and resilience.
  • Proactive, accurate, accountable with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Possess good analytical, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with team members and various stakeholders.

DBS India - Culture & Behaviors

  • DBS is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected, and their opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working, and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Expected value-driven behaviors are:
  • Demonstrate Business Performance through PRIDE Value-Based Propositions.
  • Ensure Customer Focus by Delighting Customers & Reduce Complaints.
  • Build Pride and Passion to Protect, Maintain, and Enhance DBS' Reputation.
  • Enhance Self Knowledge, Skills, and develop Competencies aimed at continuous improvement.
  • Maintain the Highest Standards of Honesty and Integrity.


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