Associate, Specialist, Corporate Social Responsibility, Group Marketing and Communications

DBS; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS seeks an experienced CSR Associate to design, implement, and manage the organisation’s CSR strategy and programs from Mumbai. You will drive employee volunteering programs across the company and work closely with partners and internal teams to achieve measurable social impact.

You will coordinate program reviews, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain governance documentation, while building strong NGO, corporate foundation, and government partnerships for sustained impact.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in CSR portfolio program management with corporates, multinationals, or development organizations.
• Experience with CSR regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, and NGO partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage the CSR strategy and programs.
• Drive employee volunteering programs with measurable social impact.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on program outcomes and compliance.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to drive engagement and brand building.

Skills

CSR management

Stakeholder management

Volunteer program design

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## Associate, Specialist, Corporate Social Responsibility, Group Marketing and CommunicationsApply: Business Management & Support: Mumbai: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 16, 2026 (10 days left to apply): WD89317**Job Overview*** The CSR Associate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy and programs.* Drive employee volunteering programs across the company, contributing to measurable social impact.## Key Responsibilities* Manage CSR programs and partnerships on an end-to-end basis, including program design, partner identification, execution, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.* Support in developing and managing CSR action plans, including deployment planning, tracking expenditure, and ensuring optimal utilization in line with approved objectives.* Conduct periodic program reviews to assess impact, outcomes, and effectiveness, and recommend improvements where required.* Ensure full compliance with applicable CSR regulations, statutory requirements, and internal governance processes.* Maintain accurate and complete documentation in line with regulatory, audit, and governance guidelines.* Plan and promote employee volunteering initiatives in coordination with CSR partners and internal stakeholder departments and teams.* Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to drive internal and external engagement, develop impact stories, and support brand building through CSR initiatives.* Build and sustain strong partnerships with non-profits, community-based organizations, corporate foundations, government bodies, and other relevant stakeholders.* Coordinate the convening of the organization’s internal sustainability council## Qualifications* Master’s degree in Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related/equivalent disciplines.**Requirements:*** Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in CSR portfolio program management with corporates (BFSIs preferred), multinational companies, corporate foundations, or reputed development organizations.* Experience in handling development sector challenges and solutions, CSR-related regulatory compliance requirements and governance frameworks.* Good working knowledge of rules and regulations governing corporates and NGOs; familiarity with CSR best practices is an advantage.* Managing multiple programs and stakeholders simultaneously in a dynamic environment.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise messages for diverse audiences.* Ability to work on an individual contributor basis* Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with emerging AI tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Copilot etc.)**Location:**Mumbai**Job:**Marketing and Communications**Schedule:**Regular**Employee Status:**Full time### Why join us?*DBS is more than a bank —**we're shaping the future of finance and communities. With innovation at our core and impact in our DNA, we go beyond banking to build careers, relationships, and a better world.*### About UsDBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia.Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 15 consecutive years from 2009 to 2023.DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets and is committed to building lasting relationships with customers. With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities.