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Elevating skills and empowering careers
The Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF) was established in 1974 as a not-for-profit industry association to foster and develop the professional competencies of the financial industry. IBF represents the interests of close to 250-member financial institutions including banks, insurance companies, securities brokerages and asset management firms.
IBF is the national accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competency in Singapore under the Skills Framework for Financial Services, which were developed in partnership with the industry. Since 2018, IBF is the appointed programme manager for the administration of professional conversion programmes for the financial industry under Workforce Singapore. IBF also provides personalised career advisory to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents exploring a new role in, or career switch into the financial industry, under IBF Careers Connect. Since mid-October 2020, IBF has been appointed by the National Jobs Council as the Jobs Development Partner for the financial industry.
IBF Vision
To empower financial practitioners with capabilities for a robust Asian financial industry.
At IBF, we are committed to equip financial practitioners with capabilities to support the growth of Singapore’s financial industry.
IBF Management Team
Carolyn Neo
Chief Executive Officer
Winnie Lim
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Hee Siew Lie
Director and Group Head (Skills Development)
Tan Yan Wei
Director and Group Head (Workforce Development)
Pang Tong Wee
Senior Advisor, Compliance & Special Projects
Ng May May
Career Advisory
Paul Teo
Communications & Engagement
Donavan Seng
Compliance
Ivan Nai
Digital Transformation
Nicholas Neo
Examinations
Marilyn Ho
HR & Corporate Services
Jason Mak
Information Technology
Tan Wee Cheng
Sector & Skills Development and Accreditation & Certification
Elaine Cheah
Training Grant & Finance
Tong Yong Sheng
Talent Development
Desmond Tham
Talent Schemes Administration
Tan Choon Kok
Technology & Digital Transformation
Vincent Wu
Workforce Transformation
Goh Lian Wei
Risk Management
IBF is the..
National accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competency in Singapore under the Skills Framework for Financial Services (SFwFS).
Developed in partnership with the industry, individuals who complete the IBF-accredited skills training programmes and meet the relevant criteria will obtain IBF Certification.
Appointed Jobs Development Partner for the financial industry by the National Jobs Council since October 2020.
IBF also provides personalised career advisory to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who are interested in exploring a new role or making a career switch into the financial industry, under IBF Careers Connect.
Appointed programme manager for the administration of career conversion programmes for the financial industry supported by the Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA).
As programme manager, IBF will partner financial institutions to re-skill employees for expanded roles and opportunities in growth areas.
Council & Committees
IBF's council and committees bring together industry leaders and practitioners who help shape our strategic direction. From setting certification standards to guiding skills frameworks, they play a key role in ensuring IBF's work stays aligned with the needs of Singapore's financial industry.
Council & Committees
Annual Report
Our annual report offers a comprehensive look back at IBF's key initiatives, milestones, and financial performance over the past year. It reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening skills and talent development across Singapore's financial sector.
Annual Report
Careers at IBF
At IBF, our people play a direct role in shaping how Singapore's financial industry builds skills and talent for the future. Explore current openings and discover what it's like to work across certification, training, and industry engagement.
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