AIA Singapore creates up to 500 new career opportunities

AIA Singapore today announced the creation of up to 500 new career opportunities along with in-depth training and financial support under the AIA Financial Career Scheme 2020.

The AIA Financial Career Scheme 2020 aims to provide support to individuals seeking careers in Singapore’s financial services sector.

Eligible candidates will undergo soft and technical skills training to enhance their industry employability, as well as receive financial support to sustain them whilst enrolled in the programme.

Financial support will be provided to qualifying individuals across six financial allowance schemes, ranging from S$2,000 – S$5,000 per month, with a bonus earned upon successful completion of certain training modules.

Wong Sze Keed, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Singapore, said: "At a time when so many are impacted by retrenchment or are struggling to find jobs, it is vital that we support Singaporeans and permanent residents by creating sustainable and long-term career opportunities."

Suitable candidates who meet AIA’s requirements will be enrolled progressively over a period from 15 September 2020 to 31 March 2021, where successful individuals will receive structured training over an initial 10-month period leading to three certifications comprising:

• Associate Financial Planner (AFPCM) / Associate Financial Consultant (AFC) certification, as part of the AIA Premier Programme.
• Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) Private Banking Level 1 certification.
• Foundation Investment Certification accreditation by AIAIM.

After the initial 10-month period, further training programmes will be offered over the total two-year period based on individual candidate preferences and development needs.

Further, all successful candidates enrolled in the programme will be assigned a mentor who will partner and guide them toward successful completion of the programme and potentially a rewarding career with AIA Singapore or AIA Financial Advisers as an AIA Premier Consultant.

Cheong Poh Kin, Chief Executive Officer of AIAIM, added: "The programme is designed to equip candidates with sound financial and investment knowledge, which will enhance their employability as well as better serve the long-term needs of their clients."

The AIA Financial Career Scheme 2020 is a strategic collaboration between AIA Singapore Private Limited (inclusive of its wholly-owned subsidiary, AIA Financial Advisers Private Limited) and AIA Group’s flagship asset management company, AIA Investment Management Private Limited (AIAIM).

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