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14 Nov 2023

Financial Sector Jobs and Skills Virtual Career Fair

9.00am - 5.00pm

Free

CPD Hours :

Overview

IBF is bringing back the Financial Sector Jobs and Skills Virtual Career Fair (VCF) on 14 November 2023! Join us to learn more about industry growth areas, jobs in demand, career advisory and skills in demand.

📈 Hear from industry leaders on the current state and outlook of jobs and skills in the Financial Sector, along with their advice for both existing industry professionals as well as jobseekers looking to enter financial services

💼 Connect with hiring managers from Financial Institutions at the Hiring Zone and discover the latest in-demand roles that they are hiring for

💡 Try out IBF-accredited courses at the Skills Zone and learn about industry-recognised training programmes that can help you level up your career

Schedule

Time

Activity

Speaker

09:00am – 09:05am

Opening Remarks by IBF

09:05am – 10:00am

Fireside Chat - Outlook and Career Opportunities

Technology and the increasing awareness of cybersecurity challenges have transformed financial services offerings and clients’ interaction processes. This in turn brings a growing demand of talent with skills to support these growing areas. This session will look at some of the key opportunities presented by technology innovation in the Financial Services Sector (FSS) and its impact on jobs and skills.

Panellists

Mr William Ang
Cluster Chief Technology and Operations Officer of Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore and ASEAN Markets, IBF Fellow (2023)
IBF Industry Workgroup member – Technology and Operations
Ms Lee Yen Pheng
Group Head Projects and Platform Solutions of OCBC,
IBF Industry Workgroup member – Technology and Operations
Mr Chia Hock Lai,
CEO of Switchnovate,
former president of Singapore FinTech Association, IBF Fellow (2021)

Moderator

Ms Elena Chow
Founder
ConnectOne

Company Showcase – Young Talent in Financial Services

A strong pipeline of talent with the right skills and work attitude is essential for the sustained growth and development of a vibrant financial sector.

As the financial industry grows and creates more jobs, Polytechnic and University students and graduates are a valuable talent source to support the industry’s growth. To create meaningful and exciting career pathways for young talent in the sector, the MAS has recently launched the Polytechnic Talent for Finance Scheme (PTFS), setting aside S$8 million over the next three years to support financial institutions offering Internships, Apprenticeships, and Sponsorship opportunities to further studies for polytechnic students / graduates. University students can also participate in Work-Study Degree programmes to gain industry-relevant skills and enhance their employability.

This session will look at how the industry is tapping into this valuable talent resource to expand the overall pipeline of talent in the financial sector and the exciting career pathways for young talent who are keen to be part of this exciting and dynamic sector.

Time	Financial Institution
10.00am	J.P. Morgan Singapore
10.15am	Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
10.30am	Bank of America
10.45am	CIMB Singapore
11.00am	DBS
11.15am	Allianz SE
11.30am	Great Eastern
11.45am	UOB

2pm

IBF Career Advisory Workshop - Interview Prep Kit - Three Why's You Must Answer

Lost in Google's abyss while trying to prepare for a last-minute job interview? There are 1,001 questions - which ones should you start with? Or do you have questions about interviews that no one has answered?

Come join us in this career advisory webinar, where you will: