Jobs and Skills
The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) launched the Technology in Finance Immersion Programme (TFIP) to help professionals embark on a new career in technology roles through training and attachments with leading financial institutions in Singapore
28 April 2020
The programme received overwhelming response in its inaugural run, with over 2,700 applications for 70 positions in cloud computing, cyber security, data analytics, and full stack development offered by 10 financial institutions. Given continued strong interest, the second cycle of TFIP was rolled out in April 2020, to expand the programme to more FIs and individuals.
- MAS’ Media Release, published on 23 Apr 2019, IBF-MAS Study Identifies Skills for More Competitive Financial Sector Workforce
- "Future of Finance Jobs", opening remarks by Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, and Chairman, Institute of Banking and Finance at the Launch of Study on Future of Finance Jobs on 23 April 2019
- "Future of Finance Jobs", keynote address by Josephine Teo, Minister for Manpower, at IBF Careers Connect Visit on 23 April 2019
- Media Release on TFIP 2020
MAS, the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF), SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG), launched The Skills Framework for Financial Services to augment the skills of Singapore’s financial sector workforce
27 September 2019
This framework set out progression pathways and skills required for careers in the financial services industry over the next two years. It covered traditional functions in financial services and new job roles in digital and data analytics that would help drive digital transformation in the sector.
- "Raising Financial Sector Workforce Mobility", speech by Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Education, MAS Board Member, at the Institute of Banking and Finance Distinction Evening 2019, on 27 September 2019
- IBF’s Media Release, published in September 2019, IBF Unveils Skills Framework for Financial Services that Charts Skills Needed for Finance Professionals and Financial Institutions to Stay Ahead