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title: Empowering the Next Generation of Financial Services and Fintech Talent
description: Explore meaningful careers in FS/FinTech! Learn about sustainable finance, in-demand roles, and hear success stories that motivate young talent.
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# [Empowering the Next Generation of Financial Services and Fintech Talent](https://39936595.hs-sites.com/sff-2024-session-recordings/sff-2024-videos/empowering-the-next-generation-of-financial-services-and-fintech-talent)

 Written by [GFTN](https://39936595.hs-sites.com/sff-2024-session-recordings/author/gftn) | Nov 16, 2024 5:00:00 AM

 

Delivered at the Singapore FinTech Festival, this panel on the Talent Stage explored strategies to empower the next generation for a dynamic financial sector.

 

Key Highlights

1. The Evolving Talent Landscape

**Diverse Hiring Trends:**

- Increasing focus on skills and behavioral attributes rather than traditional degrees.
- Expansion of hiring pools to include polytechnic and IT students.

**In-Demand Skillsets:**

- **Technical Skills:** Digitalization, AI, sustainability, and domain expertise in financial services.
- **Behavioral Skills:** Curiosity, perseverance, resilience, and a growth mindset.

2. Education vs. Experience

**Shift from Degree-Centric Hiring:**

- Panelists emphasized a growing preference for skills over formal qualifications.
- Companies now offer alternative pathways such as internships, mentorships, and on-the-job learning.

**Mid-Career Switches:**

- IBF's **Technology in Finance Immersion Program (TFIP)** supports early and mid-career professionals transitioning into tech roles in finance.

3. Opportunities for Young Talent

**Comprehensive Programs:**

- **JPMorgan:** Technology Development Program (non-tech-trained grads), AI & Data Analytics programs, and IT internships.
- **OCBC:** Ignite Program offering internships, apprenticeships, and sponsorships for further studies.
- **HSBC:** Apprenticeships, polytechnic internships, and Voyager Program for global exposure.

**Early Engagement Initiatives:**

- Long-term internships, mentorships, and exposure to real-world projects.

4. Building a Stand-Out Profile

**What Employers Look For:**

- Passion and perseverance demonstrated through extracurricular activities or personal projects.
- Curiosity and a hunger to learn, combined with resilience and the ability to adapt.

**Maximizing LinkedIn:**

- Authenticity, well-rounded profiles, and a clear display of interests and skills.
- Persistent and meaningful networking with industry professionals.

5. Ideal Candidate Attributes

**Panelist Insights:**

- **Values & Client Focus:** Integral to financial services.
- **Drive & Winning Mindset:** Motivation to learn and succeed.
- **Resilience:** Ability to recover from setbacks.
- **Connecting Skills:** Problem-solving, creativity, and interpersonal skills.

 

Vision for the Future

The financial sector is evolving to embrace diversity, skills-based hiring, and innovative learning pathways. Institutions and initiatives like IBF are working collaboratively to create a vibrant and inclusive ecosystem for future talent.

 

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Speakers:

- Jay Chan, Executive Director, Head of Talent Acquisition, Group Human Resources, United Overseas Bank
- Justin Loi, Head of APAC Early Careers, J.P. Morgan
- Kenneth Gan, Managing Director and Head, Talent Acquisition Advisory, OCBC
- Mukul Anand, Head of Human Resources, Singapore, HSBC
- Winnie Lim, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Banking and Finance

Moderator:

- Bryan Lim, Class of 2023 Finance Graduate, Singapore University of Social Sciences

  

  

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