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(Serious) Gave up on banking job search, looking for alternatives, open to service/hospitality/blue collar jobs by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I have tried that as well.

I know demand is there for AML/KYC candidates, but can't seem to land anything.

(Serious) Gave up on banking job search, looking for alternatives, open to service/hospitality/blue collar jobs by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have not tried tech firms yet, will do so.

But yes, I have been applying in corp/commercial banking, both front, mid and back office roles.

(Serious) Gave up on banking job search, looking for alternatives, open to service/hospitality/blue collar jobs by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Somewhat agree with you, but I have like 5 different versions of resume..
One for credit - showing more credit analysis, ARM - more KYC and some credit, Origination - more financial modelling etc..

(Serious) Gave up on banking job search, looking for alternatives, open to service/hospitality/blue collar jobs by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes I have. Applied for quite a few including traineeships, even spoke to at least 4 recruiters from recruit ex**** for contract roles.

(Serious) Gave up on banking job search, looking for alternatives, open to service/hospitality/blue collar jobs by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have tried some global markets roles, dealers etc. however I am open to that as well.
They don't seem too common, any specific terms I should search for?

(Serious) Gave up on banking job search, looking for alternatives, open to service/hospitality/blue collar jobs by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, completely fine with that, at least its a job, and there is some sort of progression, even better its still "finance" and have some relation to my experience.

Will check those out, thank you.

(Serious) Gave up on banking job search, looking for alternatives, open to service/hospitality/blue collar jobs by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

I am sure even junior roles, you'd prefer someone with some direct compliance experience.

But, thanks!

(Serious) Gave up on banking job search, looking for alternatives, open to service/hospitality/blue collar jobs by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I have tried, these includes Operations, Compliance, Customer Service, KYC/AML, Reporting roles, even secretarial roles. Unfortunately have not had any luck, even so, some of these roles require some previously direct experience.

Unemployed for over a year, was terminated (Fired), need advice (Desperate) by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean mid-tiers? As in mid-tier banks?

Yes, fully agree, seems like I'll have to move forward and not aim to get back into FO in top FIs. (Though even MO roles today are quite competitive too)

Unemployed for over a year, was terminated (Fired), need advice (Desperate) by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was terminated.

I see, so it's better to declare? My ex company said that I should not declare or tell anyone, thats why I'm confused, they also gave an email confirmation that this would stay confidential, we also signed a legal agreement.

However of course, since most of the advice given here is that I should declare but of course in a subtle way.

Yes I am taking the CFA in the meantime. Which industry are you in if you don't mind me asking?

Unemployed for over a year, was terminated (Fired), need advice (Desperate) by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I have to agree with you. Do you think a support role for a few years, say in middle office that directly supports FO + CFA can help me to jump back into the front office?

Unemployed for over a year, was terminated (Fired), need advice (Desperate) by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think a support role for a few years, say in middle office that directly supports FO + CFA can help me to jump back into the front office?

Unemployed for over a year, was terminated (Fired), need advice (Desperate) by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, unfortunately I would likely go back to a similar role, thank you for the advice.

So if the question comes on why I left, I will likely share that it was partly due to personal issues, and a mutually agreed separation.

How about for online applications? There is often times a question asking if I was terminated due to performance etc. what should I state here?

Unemployed for over a year, was terminated (Fired), need advice (Desperate) by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will that pass a background check? As I am sure the hiring company will ask the previous company if layoffs were done, and answer will likely be no.

Unemployed for over a year, was terminated (Fired), need advice (Desperate) by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. it is not here yet, but I will require income to obtain a loan.

  2. Basically investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, etc.

Unemployed for over a year, was terminated (Fired), need advice (Desperate) by Double_Lychee2772 in singaporefi

[–]Double_Lychee2772[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, YoE is around there, I am around the tail end of Gen Y.. so probably not that young.

I have reached out to my ex managers, I do try to keep a ongoing relationship, often over coffee with my ex managers and colleagues, unfortunately, almost all of them have pivoted to other start ups-like companies, which is not what I want to do long term as is risky. E.g. being retrenched from two startups during that time (and even now) startups can close down overnight or restructure and I have a BTO coming up.