Financial Sector Talent Enrichment Programme (FSTEP) - Jan 2011

About FSTEP

The Malaysian financial landscape has undergone a transformation in years to one that is sound, competitive and well diversified. To support the dynamic growth of the Malaysian financial sector, the financial services industry comprising commercial banks, investment banks, Islamic banks, development financial institutions, insurance and takaful companies unveiled the FSTEP in September 2007 to develop new talents.

FSTEP, the brainchild of the Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz is managed by Institut Bank-Bank Malaysia and driven by the financial services industry with the objective to train and prepare high calibre graduates to serve in the financial services institutions in Malaysia.

Objective

FSTEP is entrusted to produce about 1,000 highly trained financial industry professionals to meet the shortage of skilled talents in the financial services industry.

The Targeted Participants

The programme is targeted at graduates from local and foreign institutions of higher learning as well as those who are working in the non-financial sector but with interest to pursue careers in the financial services industry i.e. conventional banks, Islamic banks, insurance and takaful companies.

Entry Requirements

Selection Criteria

• Malaysian
• Age of 30 years and below
• Must possess a high level of English language proficiency
• Local / foreign degrees with a minimum C.G.P.A. of 3.25, preferably in the following disciplines:

- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Banking
- Business Studies
- Communications
- Economics
- Engineering
- Finance
- Insurance
- Investment Analysis
- Islamic Banking
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Syariah Law

**Others in business and non-business disciplines will also be considered

Programme Structure

FSTEP provides a one-year programme that covers four core banking and insurance streams namely Conventional banking; Investment banking; Islamic banking; and Insurance and Takaful. Participants will undergo an intensive six-month classroom training to be followed by about six-month internship in banking and insurance, including Islamic finance and Takaful.

Beginning 2009, the programme introduced an intensive one-month English language course which is facilitated by trainers from the British Council as well as those from IBBM and other sources. As such, the six-month internship has been shortened to five months.

The comprehensive training includes simulations, workshops and case studies as well as on-the-job training/exposure through internship with financial institutions. In addition, participants will also undergo personal development courses, Outward Bound School and be involved in community service projects aimed at developing well-rounded individuals.

FSTEP incorporates the core and technical competencies required of financial services practitioners in line with the Banking and Finance Industry Competency Framework Model which is benchmarked against international standards.

Programme Content

The orientation of the programme focuses on the practical and operational aspects of the financial services industry.

Phase One : 6 months classroom training on the followings:-

* Intensive English Course (INTEC)
* Introduction to Conventional Banking
* Introduction to Investment Banking
* Introduction to Insurance & Takaful
* Introduction to Islamic Banking
* Outward Bound School
* Other extracurricular activities - Corporate Social Responsibility, industrial visits and others


Phase Two : 5 months of Internship with Financial Institutions

* Internship with a Financial Institution
* Mentoring Programme
* Technical Skills Development

Benefits

* Monthly scholarship allowance of RM2,200.00 per month
* Basic medical and insurance coverage
* Invaluable industry training and exposure
* Plus many more benefits of personal development courses, Outward Bound School, English speakers club etc.
* Outstanding participants stand a very good chance to be absorbed into the financial services industry


Programme Intake

Every January and July of the year


APPLICATION FORM
http://www.fstep.org.my/media/File/APPLICATION%20FORM%20FINAL.pdf

Send the application to:

Financial Sector Talent Enrichment Programme (FSTEP)
Level 1, Dataran Kewangan Darul Takaful
4, Jalan Sultan Sulaiman
50000 Kuala Lumpur

http://www.fstep.org.my

Closing Date : 15 February 2011

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Graduates Programme - Jan 2011

BNM Graduates Programme is a fully sponsored project by Bank Negara Malaysia. The Programme provides selected graduates with the opportunity to develop their competencies based on workforce requirements, as well as on-the-job learning through attachment with various reputable companies for a total duration of one year or less. The graduates were provided a monthly sustenance allowance of RM1,500.00 by the Bank throughout the programme.

To be eligible to participate in the Programme, candidates must be unemployed at the time of application. The candidates must be Malaysian citizens aged 25 years old and below, and from families with a monthly household income not exceeding RM3,000.00. The candidates must at least possess Bachelor's Degree from any tertiary institution recognised by the Public Service Department of Malaysia (JPA), and are conversant both in Bahasa Malaysia and English. The candidates also must be committed to continuous learning and self-improvement. Priority will also be given to candidates with pleasant demeanour and good interpersonal skills.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Apply online at: http://www.bnm.gov.my/index.php?tpl_id=434

or

2. Download form : http://www.bnm.gov.my/microsites/gp/doc/gp_application_form_2011.doc

Send the application to:

Secretariat,
BNM Graduates Programme,
Human Resource Management Department
Level 11, Block C,
Bank Negara Malaysia,
Jalan Dato' Onn,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.

http://www.bnm.gov.my/microsites/gp/index.htm

Closing Date : 31 January 2011

Cyberjaya Graduate Attachment and Training Programme

Our 6 months programme is designed to provide unemployed graduates with the opportunity to gain practical work experience and enhance their skills, knowledge and competencies so as to improve their employability to the market. Focusing on development, the programme aims to provide interns with wide exposure (via attachments to the companies in Cyberjaya) and essential training support at the early stages of their career.

DOWNLOAD DETAILS:
http://www.ziddu.com/download/8428979/GraduateAttachmentandTrainingProgramme.doc.html
or
http://www.scribd.com/doc/26318961/graduate-attachment-and-training-programme

DOWNLOAD BROCHURE:
http://www.ziddu.com/download/8428924/GREATCyberjayaGraduateSchemeBrochure.pdf.html
or
http://www.scribd.com/doc/26319336/great-cyberjaya-graduate-scheme-brochure

Jawatan Kosong di Lembaga Juruukur Malaysia / Job Vacancy at Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM) Feb 2010

Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia is seeking a suitable candidate for the position of:

- Admin/IT Officer

JOB ADVERTISEMENT
http://www.ziddu.com/download/8428563/ncyatBoardofQuantitySurveyingMalaysiaBQSMFeb2010.doc.html
or
http://www.scribd.com/doc/26315255/iklan-jawatan-kosong-di-lembaga-juruukur-malaysia-job-vacancy-at-board-of-quantity-surveying-malaysia-bqsm-feb-2010

Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia
17th Floor, JKR Headquarters
Jalan Sultan Salahuddin
50582 Kuala Lumpur.

http://www.bqsm.gov.my

CLOSING DATE : 17 FEBRUARY 2010

TNB Executive Trainee Program (PEP)

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is the largest electricity utility in Malaysia with more than RM67 billion in assets. The Company is listed on the main board of Bursa Malaysia and employs approximately 29,000 people to serve a customer base of over 7 million in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah. TNB plays an integral role in the national, economic and social prosperity of the country by providing reliable and efficient services.

To ensure the Company’s continued service excellence and to support its strategic vision of global leadership, TNB is continuously scouting for new talents and proud to invite talented and qualified individuals to join its Executive Trainee Program (PEP) with educational background as follows:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Major in Electrical Power is preferable)
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Degree in Accounting
• Degree in Computer Science
• Degree in Computer Engineering
• Degree in Information Technology
• Degree in Law

The Program:
• 12 Months Customized Training Program
• Comprehensive Classroom Training
• Teambuilding
• On-The-Job-Training In Various Business Functions

Upon successful completion of the entire training program, Executive Trainees will be assessed for their readiness on taking higher job responsibilities, and to be assigned to the Generation, Transmission and Distribution Division or other TNB Departments/ Divisions or TNB subsidiaries.

The Requirements:
• CGPA 2.70 and above for Degree in Electrical Engineering – Majoring in Power
• CGPA 3.00 and above or 2nd Class Upper for Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Accounting, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology and Law
• All Degrees must be recognized by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
• SPM/SPMV with credits in both Bahasa Melayu and English
• Age 28 years old and below
• Willing to be based at locations required by the company.
• For applicants with scholarship bond, written agreement from sponsor for the release of scholar for employment with TNB is mandatory.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to apply online. Please log on to http://madis.tnb.com.my/madis/ and fill in all the information needed. Incomplete applications or hard copy resumes will not be entertained. Applications must reach us before 16th January 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Any enquiries or assistance, please contact 03-22966651( Fariq)/03- 22966523( Ridzuan).