DBS Bank to hire over 500 young talent in 2026 amidst AI push

The bank expanded hiring via MA, internship and traineeship programmes.

DBS Bank said it will hire more than 500 young local talent in 2026 through its Management Associate, internship, and traineeship programmes, as it continues to build its talent pipeline amidst wider use of artificial intelligence (AI).

The bank said it expects to have recruited close to 1,600 young local hires across these programmes between 2024 and 2026.

DBS said it will hire 112 management associates in 2026, more than double the average annual intake in 2024 and 2025. The 12-month programme includes rotations across business, operations, and technology functions.

The bank also expects to take in more than 400 interns in 2026, with participants assigned to live projects across banking and technology-related roles.

In addition, DBS said it will continue its Graduate Industry Traineeship (GRIT) Programme, a six-month placement across business units, support functions, and operations. It plans to maintain a similar intake as last year, when 44 trainees were recruited.

DBS CEO Tan Su Shan said the bank remains committed to hiring young talent and that AI is enabling earlier exposure to higher-value work.

She said internal AI tools are helping employees learn faster, contribute earlier, and focus more on problem-solving and project work.

DBS also highlighted tools such as CodeBuddy and DBS-GPT, which it said support coding, development, and knowledge work.