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Soon Chong Lim

Group Head, Global Transaction Services, DBS Bank

Singapore Land Authority (SLA)Singapore

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Experience20+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

An imaginative leader and experienced banker, Mr Soon Chong Lim is tasked with leading a team of dedicated transaction banking professionals across the region who are committed to serving the needs of clients. As Group Head, Global Transaction Services of DBS, Soon Chong brings to this role his skills and experiences in product commercialization, sales performance management, asset-liability management, bank capital management, macroeconomic analysis as well as digital transformation. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's capital position and "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in Asia-Pacific. DBS has been recognised for its global leadership, having been named "World's Best Bank" by Euromoney, "Global Bank of the Year" by The Banker and "Best Bank in the World" by Global Finance. DBS has also been at the forefront of shaping the future of banking, having been recognised as "World's Best Digital Bank" by Euromoney twice. A veteran of the banking and financial industry, Soon Chong has worked with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). He gained experience in bank capital and prudential policy, macroeconomic and monetary policy research, and international financial cooperation. Know more about GTS here:

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Dec 2024–Present· 1 yr 9 mos
    • Director, Information TechnologyCurrent
      Dec 2024–Present
  • SGTraDexCurrent
    Nov 2021–Present· 4 yrs 10 mos
    • Director, Information TechnologyCurrent
      Nov 2021–Present
  • PartiorCurrent
    Sep 2021–Present· 5 yrs
    • Director, Information TechnologyCurrent
      Sep 2021–Present
  • Aug 2020–Present· 6 yrs 1 mo
    • Board MemberCurrent
      Aug 2020–Present
  • DBS BankCurrent
    Apr 2006–Present· 20 yrs 5 mos
    • Group Head, Global Transaction Services, DBS BankCurrent
      Jul 2021–Present
    • Group Head, IBG Digital & GTS Product Management
      2021–Jul 2021
    • Group Head, Investment Products & Advisory, Consumer Banking Group & Wealth Management
      Nov 2014–Dec 2020
    • Head, Balance Sheet & Structural Portfolio Mgt, DBS Corporate Treasury
      Apr 2009–Nov 2014
    • Head, Integrated Risk & Capital, Risk Management
      Apr 2006–Apr 2009
  • May 2016–Dec 2020· 4 yrs 7 mos
    • Director, Information Technology
      May 2016–Dec 2020

Education

Bachelors of Social Sciences (Honours)

Economics

National University of Singapore

Executive Relationship Map

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Soon Chong Lim
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Wealth ManagementMacroeconomicsInternational FinanceTrade FinanceCapital ManagementBanking