Career Adviser - Career Advisory Services

About IBF

The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) serves as the principal agency driving workforce competency and transformation within Singapore's financial services industry. By partnering with government bodies, industry, and educational providers, IBF aims to enhance the capabilities of financial professionals to support Singapore’s status as a leading international financial centre. Since October 2020, IBF has acted as the Jobs Development Partner for the financial services sector under the National Jobs Council.

IBF leads various initiatives to maintain workforce relevance amid evolving industry trends. This includes career conversion programmes to reskill finance professionals and cultivate new talent pipelines in emerging growth areas. Additionally, IBF offers tailored career advisory services to individuals seeking roles in the financial sector or exploring career transitions into finance. As the national agency for accreditation and certification of financial industry competencies, IBF collaborates with stakeholders to establish competency standards and elevate workforce quality based on the Skills Framework for Financial Services. Partnering with government, financial institutions, and training providers, IBF supports a dynamic learning and development ecosystem. The institute also administers key regulatory and industry examinations.

Role Overview - Career Adviser

Within IBF Careers Connect (IBF CC), the Career Adviser provides specialised career guidance and job matching services for individuals connected to financial services. The role complements recruitment and outplacement strategies for employers and recruitment partners by offering personalised coaching and advice. Advisers support the wider IBF agenda promoting workforce employability and sector talent mobility.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group coaching sessions focused on career planning, job search tactics, résumé development, interview readiness, and networking techniques.
• Plan and conduct workshops covering fundamental job search competencies such as résumé writing, interview skills, communication strategies, networking, and personal branding.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external organisations to develop career and networking events that connect candidates to job opportunities.
• Establish relationships with financial sector employers to understand hiring requirements, talent retention challenges, and outplacement needs; use these insights to guide meaningful career advice and facilitate job matching.
• Research and maintain updated knowledge of employment trends, job vacancies, and new skill demands by engaging with financial firms and government entities.
• Perform regular follow-ups with jobseekers to monitor employment outcomes, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and gather data to enhance IBF CC offerings.
• Support career centre operations including administrative responsibilities and engage in special projects as assigned.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of three years’ experience in career coaching, executive search, talent acquisition, HR business partnering, or related workforce and talent management roles, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Certification(s) in career coaching are desirable.
• A strong passion for assisting Singaporeans to improve employability, demonstrated by a proactive and resourceful approach to supporting jobseekers.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to analyze data and translate findings into practical career interventions.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and skilled at engaging with stakeholders at all levels while effectively managing competing priorities.
• Committed to exceeding the standard scope of the role, delivering results-focused efforts alongside team collaboration.