Background:The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) is the lead agency driving financial services industry workforce competency and transformation that is essential for Singapore’s continuing growth as an international financial centre. IBF works in partnership with the industry, government agencies and training providers to equip finance professionals with capabilities to support the growth of Singapore’s financial services. Since October 2020, IBF has been appointed the Jobs Development Partner for the financial services industry by the National Jobs Council.
To ensure that the sector’s workforce remains relevant amidst changing industry trends, IBF drives various jobs and skills initiatives. On the jobs front, these include career conversion programmes to re-skill finance professionals as well as build new talent pipelines for growth areas. IBF also provides personalised career advisory to jobseekers exploring new roles or a career switch into financial services. On the skills front, as the national accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competencies, IBF works closely with the industry to set out competency standards and raise the quality of finance professionals using the Skills Framework for Financial Services. To support this, IBF works closely with government agencies, financial institutions and training providers to promote the development of a vibrant learning and development ecosystem. IBF also administers regulatory examinations on behalf of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, as well as industry examinations such as the Client Advisor Competency Standards and Financial Markets Regulatory Practices.
For more information, please visit our website: www.ibf.org.sg.
Responsibilities:
You will be part of a strategic and dynamic team and will be responsible for:
Analysis of jobs and skills data for the financial services sector to identify emerging and declining trends to inform policy and programme interventionsRegular management reporting to review effectiveness of jobs and skills initiatives
Requirements
Working experience in business intelligence reporting software such as Tableau and good understanding of programming skills (eg. Python, R) to read JSON files and consolidate data frameGather business requirements and work with development team to map source data elements to Data warehouse and datamartsHighly proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Excel/PowerPoint) and statisticsEffective team player with good communication and internal stakeholder management skillsStrong organisational skills and meticulous in managing and improving the data reporting environmentPassionate about helping Singaporeans enhance their employability and advocating continuous skills/professional development through various skills initiatives.Fast learner who can adapt to a fast-changing environment and willing to look beyond defined job scope, be outcome focused and go the extra mile with your teamOnly shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Background:
The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) is the lead agency driving financial services industry workforce competency and transformation that is essential for Singapore’s continuing growth as an international financial centre. IBF works in partnership with the industry, government agencies and training providers to equip finance professionals with capabilities to support the growth of Singapore’s financial services. Since October 2020, IBF has been appointed the Jobs Development Partner for the financial services industry by the National Jobs Council.
To ensure that the sector’s workforce remains relevant amidst changing industry trends, IBF drives various jobs and skills initiatives. On the jobs front, these include career conversion programmes to re-skill finance professionals as well as build new talent pipelines for growth areas. IBF also provides personalised career advisory to jobseekers exploring new roles or a career switch into financial services. On the skills front, as the national accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competencies, IBF works closely with the industry to set out competency standards and raise the quality of finance professionals using the Skills Framework for Financial Services. To support this, IBF works closely with government agencies, financial institutions and training providers to promote the development of a vibrant learning and development ecosystem. IBF also administers regulatory examinations on behalf of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, as well as industry examinations such as the Client Advisor Competency Standards and Financial Markets Regulatory Practices.
For more information, please visit our website: www.ibf.org.sg.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projectsEnsure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budgetDevelop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility, scalability and adherence to policy and project governance (enterprise architecture, IT security, etc)Develop a detailed project plan to track progressDevelop deep understanding on business functions and applicationsPerform budget projection/monitoring and procurement for projectsEnsure quality of systems with proper testing, monitoring and resolving of outstanding issues/bugs within agreed timelineProgress and incident reporting to management in a timely mannerManage the relationship with all stakeholdersManage and identify potential risk and recommend mitigation controlsManage third parties/vendors in accordance with the vendor management policies and guidelinesEstablish and maintain comprehensive project documentationPerform contract management to ensure continuity of services
Requirements:
Background in Computer Science or a related IT disciplinePMP/CITM/CSM/PRINCE II or relevant certification preferredAt least 3 years of experience in a project management role in IT sectorStrong technical background, with direct experience in software development, web and mobile technologiesExcellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to engage both internal and external stakeholdersExcellent negotiation skills and ability to manage outsourced vendorsAble to work independently; proactive and resourcefulCandidates without the required qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to applyOnly shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Background:
The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) is the lead agency driving financial services industry workforce competency and transformation that is essential for Singapore’s continuing growth as an international financial centre. IBF works in partnership with the industry, government agencies and training providers to equip finance professionals with capabilities to support the growth of Singapore’s financial services. Since October 2020, IBF has been appointed the Jobs Development Partner for the financial services industry by the National Jobs Council.
To ensure that the sector’s workforce remains relevant amidst changing industry trends, IBF drives various jobs and skills initiatives. On the jobs front, these include career conversion programmes to re-skill finance professionals as well as build new talent pipelines for growth areas. IBF also provides personalised career advisory to jobseekers exploring new roles or a career switch into financial services. On the skills front, as the national accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competencies, IBF works closely with the industry to set out competency standards and raise the quality of finance professionals using the Skills Framework for Financial Services. To support this, IBF works closely with government agencies, financial institutions, and training providers to promote the development of a vibrant learning and development ecosystem. IBF also administers regulatory examinations on behalf of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, as well as industry examinations such as the Client Advisor Competency Standards and Financial Markets Regulatory Practices.
For more information, please visit our website: www.ibf.org.sg.
The Sector & Skills Development Division is responsible for providing strategic foresight on emerging sector trends and development, while driving and supporting the professional growth of financial sector workforce. The division will also focus on enhancing skill acquisition, fostering competency development, and promoting the recognition of emerging skills within the industry.
Responsibilities:
As part of the Sector & Skills Development Division, you will play an important role in the development and implementation of initiatives in relation to the emerging skills development and be responsible for the following:
Conduct research on sector and skills trends and identify emerging skills through research, data insights, and stakeholder engagementCollaborate with key stakeholders to define and co-create emerging skills requirements aligned with industry needsDevelop and drive strategies to address skills needs and adoption in the financial sectorPartner financial institutions, professional bodies, tertiary and training institutions to expand the training offerings for the skills development needs of the financial sector.Promote and accredit training programmes based on the Skills Framework for Financial Services as well as other training schemes.Perform management reporting and presentations on the strategies, interventions, progress, and outcomesServe as the secretariat for committees and lead regional and international skills collaborations
Requirements:
Experience in developing and driving strategies to address skills development and adoptionPrior experience in business or partnership development with a background in financial sector or programme accreditation would be preferredLearning and development and academic experience would be an advantageSelf-driven, analytical, resourceful and results orientedGood project management skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills
Background:
The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) is the lead agency driving financial services industry workforce competency and transformation that is essential for Singapore’s continuing growth as an international financial centre. IBF works in partnership with the industry, government agencies and training providers to equip finance professionals with capabilities to support the growth of Singapore’s financial services. Since October 2020, IBF has been appointed the Jobs Development Partner for the financial services industry by the National Jobs Council.
To ensure that the sector’s workforce remains relevant amidst changing industry trends, IBF drives various jobs and skills initiatives. On the jobs front, these include career conversion programmes to re-skill finance professionals as well as build new talent pipelines for growth areas. IBF also provides personalised career advisory to jobseekers exploring new roles or a career switch into financial services. On the skills front, as the national accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competencies, IBF works closely with the industry to set out competency standards and raise the quality of finance professionals using the Skills Framework for Financial Services. To support this, IBF works closely with government agencies, financial institutions, and training providers to promote the development of a vibrant learning and development ecosystem. IBF also administers regulatory examinations on behalf of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, as well as industry examinations such as the Client Advisor Competency Standards and Financial Markets Regulatory Practices.
For more information, please visit our website: www.ibf.org.sg.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for monthly financial close activities including journal entries, reconciliations and schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.Review of accounts payable operations, ensuring compliance with approval limits and policy requirements.Prepare GST returns, including reconciliations and supporting schedules, ensuring compliance with IRAS requirements.Coordinate and support external and internal audits, including preparation of audit schedules and timely responses to audit queries.Prepare MAS regulatory submissions and supporting documentation accurately and within stipulated reporting timelines in accordance with regulatory requirements.Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts, perform variance analysis, and support financial planning activities.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective management of finance operations, budget, audit, and regulatory matters.Lead and support ad-hoc projects, including system implementations and process improvement initiatives, to enhance operational efficiency and control.
Requirements:
Background in Accounting and/or Finance.Ability to work independently with a proactive and problem-solving orientationGood analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and develop strategic recommendations.Collaborative, detail-oriented, meticulous and process / system oriented.Strong communication (verbal and written) skills and interpersonal skills
Background:
The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) is the lead agency driving financial services industry workforce competency and transformation that is essential for Singapore’s continuing growth as an international financial centre. IBF works in partnership with the industry, government agencies and training providers to equip finance professionals with capabilities to support the growth of Singapore’s financial services. Since October 2020, IBF has been appointed the Jobs Development Partner for the financial services industry by the National Jobs Council.
To ensure that the sector’s workforce remains relevant amidst changing industry trends, IBF drives various jobs and skills initiatives. On the jobs front, these include career conversion programmes to re-skill finance professionals as well as build new talent pipelines for growth areas. IBF also provides personalised career advisory to jobseekers exploring new roles or a career switch into financial services. On the skills front, as the national accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competencies, IBF works closely with the industry to set out competency standards and raise the quality of finance professionals using the Skills Framework for Financial Services. To support this, IBF works closely with government agencies, financial institutions and training providers to promote the development of a vibrant learning and development ecosystem. IBF also administers regulatory examinations on behalf of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, as well as industry examinations such as the Client Advisor Competency Standards and Financial Markets Regulatory Practices.
For more information, please visit our website: www.ibf.org.sg.
The Workforce Transformation and Talent Development Divisions play a key role in supporting IBF’s mandate as the Jobs Development Partner for the Financial Services sector. They are responsible for engaging the industry and stakeholders to understand the financial sector workforce and talent development landscape and trends to design and implement initiatives that will support the manpower needs of the industry.
Your responsibilities are as follows:
Study the emerging trends and changes in the financial sector landscape that would impact workforce transformation and talent development by engaging various industry stakeholders and adopting a data-driven approachGenerate insights and propose strategies and interventions to enhance the employability of financial sector professionals and young talent while meeting the manpower needs of the financial industryCollaborate with government agencies, financial institutions, industry associations and union partners in the design, development and implementation of workforce transformation and talent development initiatives efficiently and at scale Perform management reporting and presentations on the strategies, interventions, progress, and outcomes of the various initiativesOrganise and conduct industry briefings and outreach events to raise awareness of the initiatives amongst financial sector professionals
Requirements:
At least 3 years of prior experience in managing workforce transformation, talent development or organisation development initiatives would be preferredStrong communication, presentation and public speaking skillsAbility to engage various stakeholders to make sense of the fast-evolving landscape and synthesise complex issues and feedback into strategies and actionable interventionsFast-learner and critical thinker who is motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Background:
The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) is the national agency supporting workforce competency and transformation for Singapore’s financial services sector. Working closely with industry, government and training partners, IBF equips finance professionals with future-ready capabilities to sustain Singapore’s position as an international financial centre. Since October 2020, IBF has been appointed the Jobs Development Partner for the financial services industry by the National Jobs Council.
To keep the sector’s workforce relevant amid evolving industry trends, IBF drives a range of jobs and skills initiatives. These include career conversion programmes to reskill professionals, talent pipelines for emerging growth areas, and personalised career advisory for jobseekers exploring new roles or transitions into financial services. As the national accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competencies, IBF partners the industry to set competency standards and raise professional quality through the Skills Framework for Financial Services. IBF also works with government agencies, financial institutions and training providers to strengthen the learning and development ecosystem, and administers regulatory examinations on behalf of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, as well as industry examinations such as the Client Advisor Competency Standards and Financial Markets Regulatory Practices.
For more information, please visit our website: www.ibf.org.sg.
Key Responsibilities:
Play the lead role in:
Data Protection & Governance
Serve as one of the organisation’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) and ensure compliance with the PDPA and related requirementsDevelop, implement and continuously improve data protection policies, procedures and contractual frameworksDrive initiatives to achieve and maintain the Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM) certificationAdvise business units on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy-by-design best practices
IT & Cybersecurity Risk and Incident Response
Support the organisation’s enterprise risk management activities by creating awareness, sensitising and providing risk advisory to IT and business stakeholders on technology and cybersecurity risks, including identification, assessment, treatment and monitoringCollaborate with business stakeholders to coordinate technology and cybersecurity incident response, including triage, stakeholder communications, notifications (where applicable), post-incident reviews and control enhancementsCoordinate with IT and business stakeholders to prepare and present periodic risk reporting (e.g., key risk indicators, major incidents, control effectiveness and remediation progress) to Management and relevant committees, and support risk appetite and governance discussions
Audit, Compliance & Governance
Act as the main liaison for external IT audits and drive timely closure of audit findingsOversee IT audit follow-ups and strengthen internal controls to address identified gapsSupport governance reporting and ensure alignment with regulatory and organisational requirements
Support Division in:
Support business continuity and crisis management by implementing relevant frameworks and coordinating BCM readiness exercises. Provide end-to-end secretariat support for the Management Risk and Audit Committees, including paper preparation, action tracking and timely closure of decisions.
Requirements:
Strong knowledge of the PDPA and data governance practicesExperience in risk management, audit/compliance, incident management and stakeholder engagementGood understanding of IT and cybersecurity risk concepts, controls and practices (e.g., access control, secure configuration, vulnerability management, logging/monitoring, incident response and third-party risk)Familiarity with relevant standards/frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, MAS TRM) is an advantageHands-on experience in IT security activities (e.g., system audits, vulnerability scanning, firewall rule reviews, system hardening and/or network architecture reviews) is an advantageFamiliarity with cybersecurity tooling (e.g., PAM, IAM and/or SIEM) is an advantageRelevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, Security+, CEH, GSEC) are an advantageKnowledge of cloud security is an advantageDriven, meticulous and with a strong eye for detailGood written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Background:
The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) is the lead agency driving financial services industry workforce competency and transformation that is essential for Singapore’s continuing growth as an international financial centre. IBF works in partnership with the industry, government agencies and training providers to equip finance professionals with capabilities to support the growth of Singapore’s financial services. Since October 2020, IBF has been appointed the Jobs Development Partner for the financial services industry by the National Jobs Council.To ensure that the sector’s workforce remains relevant amidst changing industry trends, IBF drives various jobs and skills initiatives. On the jobs front, these include career conversion programmes to re-skill finance professionals as well as build new talent pipelines for growth areas. IBF also provides personalised career advisory to jobseekers exploring new roles or a career switch into financial services. On the skills front, as the national accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competencies, IBF works closely with the industry to set out competency standards and raise the quality of finance professionals using the Skills Framework for Financial Services. To support this, IBF works closely with government agencies, financial institutions, and training providers to promote the development of a vibrant learning and development ecosystem. IBF also administers regulatory examinations on behalf of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, as well as industry examinations such as the Client Advisor Competency Standards and Financial Markets Regulatory Practices.
Accreditation and Certification Division (ACD) is responsible for ensuring the relevancy and currency of the Skills Framework for Financial Services, the accreditation of training providers and their training programmes based on the Skills Framework for Financial Services and supporting the financial sector professionals in their competency raising and recognition of skills.For more information, please visit our website: www.ibf.org.sg.
Responsibilities:As part of the ACD, you will support the development and implementation of initiatives that uphold industry standards and strengthen skills development across the financial sector. Key responsibilities include:Support the accreditation of training providers and programmes and review of certification application, ensuring alignment with the Skills Framework for Financial Services and industry standards. Engage financial institutions, professional bodies, and training providers to strengthen the quality and relevance of training offerings. Conduct research and analysis on industry trends to inform skills development and certification initiatives as well as emerging training methodology. Contribute to the promotion and adoption of IBF accreditation and certification frameworks within the financial sector. Support the implementation and continuous enhancement of accreditation and certification policies and processes.Serve as secretariat to key industry workgroups and committees, orchestrating stakeholder engagement, shaping discussions on skills and standards, and translating insights into actionable initiatives.
Requirements:Prior experience in business or partnership development with a background in financial sector or programme accreditation would be preferredLearning and development and academic experience would be an advantageSelf-driven, analytical, resourceful and results orientedGood project management skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills
