Potential Move to Singapore - Looking for Job Opportunities In Banking

[lorgnette]

Originally Posted by Tiber

Hi,
I currently live in the UK and will be visiting Singapore in the 1st week of June to step up my job search. Does anyone know what the job situation is for Fixed Income banking roles.
Who are the main hirers in the banking field?

1. In the banking field esp in S E Asia, higher positions are handled by recruiters/sourcing agents that has standing relationships with their clients. Unlike MNC, you might find that a main branch eg Manulife, Citi etc in US, Canada, UK does not control/govern its Manulife, Citi branches in S E Asia, hence do not share a common hiring platform.

2. Each bank has unique sourcing agent so there is no main banking hirers per se.

3. HQ might be in Tokyo, HK SAR or Taiwan. Consider that moving forward before next or if/when it reach final decision can be a slow process unless you have local supports- and fit your schedule accordingly.

Visiting Singapore in June, what is your plan and length of stay?
Advice:
meantime, get phone unlocked before you arrive

Enjoy your search

[Canuck_Sens]

Hi,

I am also in banking and I heard good things about Singapore. I am more in risk management.

I have been doing some research and may be you folks can shed some light on this as I cannot still figure some stuff out.

I feel that salary varies a lot for example for the same title. I could not come across a valid source to be honest. The benefits are also something that is not clear.

[ecureilx]

Originally Posted by Canuck_Sens

I feel that salary varies a lot for example for the same title. I could not come across a valid source to be honest. The benefits are also something that is not clear.

You are correct on that .. if you negotiate well, you get better benefits / terms / pay

which is what i was trying to tell another poster here ..

expat benefits are going out of fashion, but .. a few do provide .. like Barcap, Citi, Credit Suisse .. for those who demand and deserve (read - Asians are not generally there in the 'allowed to negotiate' group .. )

[Canuck_Sens]

I do agree that it depends where you worked before. If you worked in reputable places in some jurisdictions that should be more than enough.

If there were nationality discrimination I would never probably have left Canada to Dubai as it would not have made any sense.

If you feel that Banks do not value your potential there move to Dubai. Singapore has quite a reputation here.

[ptrlee]

Of course when you are going to work for a corporation it depends on your talent how well you can negotiate for your salary on the basis of your work experience. As far as Singapore is concerned, I think it is one of the best places to look for a job. The growing economy of Singapore requires more human resources.

[ecureilx]

ptrlee: and it is getting tougher and tougher to get Employment passes .. so it is for PR .. considering the latest ramblings in the ground post - election ..