Career Fair: More Pathways for Young Talent in the Financial Sector

At the first Growing Timber event of 2023, Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and Board Member of MAS, announced the launch of the Polytechnic Talent for Finance Scheme (PTFS).

He shared that the financial sector is growing fast and the sector needs a strong pool of talent to support their business activities and growth. Polytechnic graduates form a viable and valuable pool, and there is much that they can contribute to our financial institutions. At the same time, polytechnic graduates can find meaningful opportunities in the financial sector, with jobs that are dynamic and purposeful.  

Event Details

Date 24 Apr 2023
Time 10.00am - 12.30pm
Venue Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Music Box @ Seventy3

Programme

Time  Item 
10.00am Opening Remarks by Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and Board Member of MAS
10.20am

Panel Discussion and Q&A

  • Mr Aaron Young, Associate Director, Execution Trader, Dymon Asia Capital
  • Ms Lee Hwee Boon, Head of Group Human Resources, OCBC
  • Mr Ong Wei Han, Senior Country Business Manager, South and Southeast Asia, J.P. Morgan
  • Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and Board Member of MAS
 11.00am  Sharing on Talent Programmes for Polytechnic Students / Graduates
 11.30am  Industry Showcase

Resources

Type Title
Speech
Media Release MAS Launches Grant Scheme to Encourage Hiring and Training of Polytechnic Talent for the Financial Sector
Infographic Infographic on Polytechnic Talent for Finance Scheme (222.7 KB)