Technology in local banks
 

I will be joining a local bank in back office as a fresh grad and hope to seek advice from users here from related industry. :)

1. How long does it usually take to advance from analyst to associate?
2. Is technology in bank a career for the long haul?


Thanks in advance!

2 years.
Yes.

banking tech
 

Prospects of promotion are next to zero. With the hordes of Indian, Filipino, and PRC FTs, do you stand a chance? Most of the managers prefer to hire, retain, and promote their own race. You don't stand a chance.
Good luck.

your job is going to Manila
 

Not to mention the risk of your job going to Manila. Then no promotion for you, and you will need to look for another job which will go to India.

don't become a programmer; become a projack manager.

and sinkies like to fight among themselves. the foreigners know that. well done.

Is it true that barclays just wiped out their entire IT team in SG?

Nope, not true at all.
But there was a cut indeed.
And not just in SGP.

Dumb.
What makes you think they are better than you?

Mostly 3rd party contractors were the ones given the boot. Employees are safe for now. But they've downsized enough to release their floor at CBP and relocate the remaining staff at MBFC