The Technology in Finance Immersion Programme (TFIP) is an Attach-and-Train Career Conversion Programme (CCP) that aims to build up an industry pipeline of capabilities in key technology areas to meet the talent needs of the Financial Services sector. 

This is a full-time programme that provides mid-career applicants the opportunity to attend industry-curated structured training, followed by attachment with leading financial institutions to gain on-the-job experience to pivot into a career in technology within the Financial Services sector.

The programme is managed by the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF), with the support of Workforce Singapore (WSG), Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and participating financial institutions.

The Programme is open to individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Must be a Singapore Citizen (SC) or Permanent Resident (PR) aged 21 years and above; 
• Must have graduated or completed NS, whichever is later, at least two years at the point of application;
• No prior work experience in any of the technology areas;
• 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 hosting financial institution or its related companies; and
• No outstanding sponsorship obligations from other government-funded programmes.
• Able to commit to full-time structured training and attachment in a participating company.

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*  does not apply to publicly traded shares in listed companies

#  Related individuals refer to these 4 groups:
i. Spouse/ex-spouse
ii. Children
iii. Parents/parents-in-law
iv. Siblings

^ for non-publicly listed companies, refers to individuals with shareholding per ACRA profile

Application and selection process

• Applicants can select up to 3 preferred Financial Institutions, even though IBF will forward the application to all participating financial institutions (as financial institutions may not offer all training areas, please ensure the financial institutions of your choice are offering the training areas you are applying for).
• Eligible applicants will be invited for an aptitude assessment for each of the training area applied for.
• Applicants who pass the assessment and are shortlisted by the participating financial institution(s) will be invited for interview(s).
• Successful applicants will be offered a traineeship by IBF and the hosting Financial Institution. 
• They will undergo structured training (approximately 3 – 6 months) with industry-recognised training providers to attain foundational skillsets required of the respective technology areas. 
• Upon completion of the structured training, trainees will be attached to the hosting Financial Institution for on-the-job training. 
• Trainees under this programme are not employees of the Financial Institutions and IBF, they will not be covered by the Employment Act and CPF Act.

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