What is TFIP?

The Technology in Finance Immersion Programme (TFIP) aims to help individuals gain experience in key technology areas within the Financial services sector.

Trainees will acquire the necessary skills through:
  • Structured training with industry-recognised training providers 
  • Attachment with a financial institution.

Testimonials from Professionals who took TFIP

Linda Wee

Linda Wee

Product Manager

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Allen Tan

Allen Tan

Product Manager

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Lim Hui Rong

Lim Hui Rong

Data Analyst

Group Chief Executive Officer, Singapore
Cluster CEO, ASEAN Markets
(Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand & Rep Offices)
Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited

Allen Tan

Allen Tan

Data Analyst

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Who can apply?

Individuals who are passionate about pursuing a career related to Technology in Finance* and who fulfil the following pre-requisites may apply:

  • Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents
  • Minimum 21 years old
  • Graduated or completed National Service (whichever is later and where relevant) for at least 2 years
  • No prior work experience in a career related to Technology in Finance*.
  • Any applicant with outstanding obligations to previous sponsorship(s) will not be allowed to participate.
  • Must not be a shareholder# of the hosting financial institution, or its related companies
  • Must not be related to the owner(s)^ of the hosting financial institution
  • Must not be immediate ex-staff of the hosting financial institution or related entities

# does not apply to publicly traded shares in listed companies
^ for non-publicly listed companies, refers to individuals with shareholding per ACRA profile
* Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, Technology Product Management, Business Analysis, Digital Marketing, Agile IT Project Management or User Experience Design

Programme Details
ProgrammeFull-Time / Part-TimeDurationTraining Allowance (per month)
Technology Product ManagementFull-Time18 Months$5,500
Training ProviderDigipen Singapore
Broad Job DescriptionSupport the production of scalable and optimised artificial intelligence models. Focus on building algorithms for extraction, transformation and loading of large volumes of real-time, unstructured data in order to deploy AI solutions from theoretical data models.


Participating Financial Institutions
  • Citibank N.A.
  • Credit Suisse
  • DBS Bank Ltd​​
  • Great Eastern
  • ​JP Morgan
  • Mizuho Bank
  • Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC)
  • ​Phillip Securities
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • Singapore Exchange
  • United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB)
  • UBS
How to Apply
Application Timeline 
28 Jun 2021 - 10 Aug 2021
  • Online Application
 Aug 2021
  • Screening of Eligibility Criteria
Sep 2021
  • Technical Assessment for Eligible Applicants
  • Psychometric Test and Interview by Financial Institutions for Shortlisted Applicants
Oct 2021
  • Notification of Offer
  • Acceptance and Signing of Offer
Dec 2021
  • Training Commencement