AIA Singapore will create up to 500 career opportunities, in-depth training and financial support aimed at fresh graduates and mid-career switchers, amid ongoing economic uncertainty and increasing unemployment as a result of covid-19.
The AIA financial career scheme 2020 aims to provide support to individuals seeking careers in Singapore’s financial services sector.
Eligible candidates will undertake soft and technical skills training to enhance their employability, as well as receive financial support to sustain them while enrolled in the programme.
Financial support will be provided to qualifying individuals across six financial allowance schemes with a bonus earned upon successful completion of certain training modules.
Details
Suitable candidates who meet AIA’s requirements will be enrolled 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 / Associate Financial Consultant certification, as part of the AIA Premier programme;
- IBF Level 1 certification; and
- Foundation Investment Certification accreditation by AIA Investment Management.
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.
In addition, 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.
Equips candidates
Wong Sze Keed, chief executive at 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.
“The AIA financial career scheme 2020 equips individuals with the skills and necessary financial knowledge to pursue a new career path in the financial services industry.
“By sharing our expertise and industry knowledge, candidates will embark on fulfilling and successful careers, contributing to Singapore’s economic future well beyond covid-19.”
