DBS and IMDA introduce industry-first TeSA Fintech programme to train young professionals in deep technology skills

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[3]^[1] The DBS SEED Programme trains professionals in tech areas including agile development, DevOps and information security.
^[2] The DBS BAGIP trains graduates in the data analytics field.
^[3] The Finance & Insurance sector is the fourth largest sector behind Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail Trade and Business Services in 2016, based on the Department of Statistics Singapore (DOS), www.singstat.gov.sgAppendix
Skill Enhancement Education & Development Programme (SEED)
Launched this year, the DBS Seed Programme is a 12-month training programme designed to equip professionals with specialist technology skills to thrive in the workforce of the future. Building on core technology skills across DevOps, Information Security and Infrastructure Development, they will learn how the bank is applying technology to create a truly digital and agile environment. They will gain exposure and experience through on-the-job training, projects and supplementary training under the mentorship of industry leaders across technology and finance companies. The programme will help to develop fresh professionals for the following job roles:
• Business Analytic – Analyst
• Trainee Engineer (DevOPs)
• Trainee Engineer (Development)
• Trainee Engineer (Information Security)
• Trainee Engineer (Platform-Infrastructure)
• Trainee Engineer (Support)

The training plans for these roles will help to develop competencies aligned with the National Infocomm Competency Framework (NICF).

Business Analytics Graduate Immersion Programme (BAGIP)
Over a 12-month period, they will embark on an accelerated programme that focuses on core analytical skills essential to business growth. Launched in 2013, the programme covers technical and business analytics training, ranging from SAS programming and statistics analysis, to using data mining techniques to meet industry challenges. Graduates will also receive on-the-job training and mentorship by some our bank’s most experienced analysts. Here, they will be given the opportunity to be part of big data team projects and pick up data extraction, reporting, and business advisory skills.

TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA)
The TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) is a tripartite initiative between the government, industry and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), to build and develop a skilled Information and Communications Technology (ICT) workforce for the Singapore economy, and to enhance employability outcomes for individuals.

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), which drives TeSA for ICT professional development, takes an integrated approach to ICT skills acquisition and practitioner training – in core ICT skills and in sector-specific ICT skills – and enhance employability outcomes through place and train programmes, and career advisory services. As of September 2017, TeSA has enabled more than 13,000 ICT professionals to up-skill and re-skill themselves. [End]About DBS
DBS DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 280 branches across 18 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings, is among the highest in the world.DBS is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, and has been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney. The bank has also been recognised for its leadership in the region, having been named “Asia’s Best Bank” by several publications including The Banker, Global Finance, IFR Asia and Euromoney since 2012. In addition, the bank has been named “Safest Bank in Asia” by Global Finance for nine consecutive years from 2009 to 2017.DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, and positively impacting communities through supporting social enterprises, as it banks the Asian way. It has also established a SGD 50 million foundation to strengthen its corporate social responsibility efforts in Singapore and across Asia.With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. The bank acknowledges the passion, commitment and can-do spirit in all of our 22,000 staff, representing over 40 nationalities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.