DBS tops LinkedIn’s Singapore employer ranking

Financial firms took six of 15 spots.

DBS Bank ranked as the best employer to grow a career in Singapore in 2026, according to LinkedIn’s sixth annual Top Companies list.

Microsoft placed second, followed by Goldman Sachs, Roche, and JPMorgan Chase. The full list also includes HP, Standard Chartered, MSD, Genting Berhad, Alphabet, Barclays, Apple, Micron Technology, Rockwell Automation, and Citi.

LinkedIn said the ranking highlights organisations that support career progression as hiring conditions become more difficult. The platform said 58% of Singaporeans are looking for a job in 2026, whilst 82% said the search is harder than before.

The most sought-after skills across the top companies include project management, SQL, Python, business analysis, and data analysis. Demand also remains strong for cloud computing, risk management, and digital marketing.
Common job titles include software engineer, data analyst, program manager, business development officer, investment analyst, and wealth manager. Engineering, finance, sales, and IT remained the largest hiring categories.

Financial institutions accounted for six of the 15 companies on the list, reflecting Singapore’s strength as a global financial hub alongside continued hiring in technology, healthcare, and industrial sectors.

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