Mid-Career Pivot into FinTechs & Start-Ups

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31 Mar 2023

3.00pm - 5.00pm

IBF Careers Connect 10 Shenton Way, MAS Building #13-07/08 S079117

Free

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Overview

Ever considered pivoting to an opportunity in Fintech or start-up? Do you reckon you have the right personality, skills and aptitude to thrive? Come hear from former financial professionals who have successfully done so and see if you measure up for a switch!

As of September 2022, there were 1,580 operating fintech firms in Singapore and is the highest among Southeast Asian countries. Being among the leading financial centres globally, Singapore has a favourable environment for the development of fintech. (Published by Statista Research Department, Dec 15, 2022). On a similar vein, there are more than 4,300 start-ups, with over 500 investors and 228 incubators and accelerators to catalyse growth opportunities for start-ups in Singapore (Enterprise Singapore).

Do you want to learn how you can be involved and be part of this thriving Fintech/Start-ups Ecosystem? Do you have a rich and extensive experience in Banking and Finance and would like to know what are the personalities, qualifications and skills required for this growing Ecosystem? Perhaps you have questions on whether your existing financial profile would be a suitable match to be part of the entrepreneurial team.

Come join us for a candid Face-to-Face Fireside chat with our 3 panellists (2 founders and 1 investor adviser) with diverse backgrounds in both Finance and Technology on what it is like to be at the centre of translating cutting-edge technology into real-world solutions. Each of them has worked with and employed mid-career switchers from different sectors including Banking & Finance.

At the end of the session, you will takeaway:

An understanding the personalities, attributes and skill sets to work in, or create a Fintech/start-up.
Opportunities for mid-career roles in the Fintech/start-up ecosystem
Preparation for a transition into a role in the Fintech/start-up ecosystem

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Schedule

Date:	31 Mar 2023
Time:	3.00pm to 5.00pm
Fee:	The event is free of charge
Venue:	IBF Careers Connect 10 Shenton Way, MAS Building #13-07/08 S079117