Manager / Senior Manager, Examinations

Background:The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) is the lead agency driving financial services industry workforce competency and transformation that is essential for Singapore’s continuing growth as an international financial centre. IBF works in partnership with the industry, government agencies and training providers to equip finance professionals with capabilities to support the growth of Singapore’s financial services. Since October 2020, IBF has been appointed the Jobs Development Partner for the financial services industry by the National Jobs Council.To ensure that the sector’s workforce remains relevant amidst changing industry trends, IBF drives various jobs and skills initiatives. On the jobs front, these include career conversion programmes to re-skill finance professionals as well as build new talent pipelines for growth areas. IBF also provides personalised career advisory to jobseekers exploring new roles or a career switch into financial services. On the skills front, as the national accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competencies, IBF works closely with the industry to set out competency standards and raise the quality of finance professionals using the Skills Framework for Financial Services. To support this, IBF works closely with government agencies, financial institutions and training providers to promote the development of a vibrant learning and development ecosystem. IBF also administers regulatory examinations on behalf of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, as well as industry examinations such as the Client Advisor Competency Standards and Financial Markets Regulatory Practices.For more information, please visit our website: www.ibf.org.sg.Responsibilities:Oversees and manages the development, and implementation of financial sector regulatory and industry examinations Conducts review of study guide and exam questions to ensure quality, relevancy and currencyConducts investigations and surveillance to ensure integrity of exams.Manages the exam systems, including publishing of examination content through the exam delivery platform.Supports the administration of examinations Reviews policies, frameworks and processes for exam development and exam administration to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Requirements:Background in banking, economics, or finance with work experience in the financial or learning and development industry. Knowledge of treasury or capital market products, and/or rules and regulatory requirements relevant to the Singapore capital markets would be an advantage.At least 3 years of experience in exam development and/or instructional design.Self-driven, analytical, resourceful and results orientedAbility to use data to analyse and measure quality and reliability of test items.Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills including engagement with senior industry leaders.