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

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Programme 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.  

TimeFinancial Institution
10.00amJ.P. Morgan Singapore  
10.15amSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation 
10.30amBank of America
10.45amCIMB Singapore 
11.00amDBS 
11.15amAllianz SE 
11.30amGreat Eastern 
11.45amUOB 
             		 
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: 

  • Learn about the three 'why' questions that are typically asked at interviews 

  • Have your burning questions answered by our Career Advisers 

  • Ee-Leen Chong, Assistant Director, IBF Career Advisory  

  • Lionel Tan, Career Adviser, IBF Career Advisory