Early Career Program Specialist I Fintech

Peoplebank Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank Asia in Singapore is seeking an Early Careers Programs Specialist on a 12-month contract to support regional APAC talent initiatives, coordinating internships, graduate rotations and immersion programs from onboarding to completion.

You will partner with recruiters, HR partners, business leaders and global program teams to deliver engaging experiences, handle events, communications and program data while continuously improving processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant experience in program coordination, HR, talent development, recruitment, events or related field is advantageous.
• Experience in early careers, graduate programs or campus recruitment is beneficial.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborative, proactive and delivery-focused with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Program Coordination: Support end-to-end delivery of early careers programs including onboarding, learning sessions and engagement activities.
• Event Management: Coordinate networking sessions, workshops, recognition events and other program activities with strong logistics.
• Communications: Draft and coordinate program communications for participants, stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain program records, track attendance, gather feedback and prepare metrics/reports.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, HR partners and cross-functional teams to meet timelines.
• Employer Branding & Engagement: Support branding initiatives, campus engagement and internal communications.
• Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback and identify opportunities to improve program processes and participant experience.
• Administrative Support: Assist with scheduling, budget tracking and vendor coordination.
• Events & Flexibility: Support occasional evening or weekend events (~15%).

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Event management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Early Careers Programs Specialist – 12-Month Contract

Location: Singapore

Contract Duration: 12 Months

About the Role

Our client islooking for an Early Careers Programs Specialist to support the delivery of regional early talent programs across Asia Pacific.

You will work closely with the AP Programs team to coordinate and deliver programs including internships, graduate rotation programs and immersion initiatives. You will collaborate with recruiters, HR Business Partners, business leaders and global program teams to create a seamless and engaging experience for participants from onboarding through to program completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys program coordination, stakeholder engagement and event management, and is passionate about developing early-career talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Coordination: Support the end-to-end delivery of early careers programs, including onboarding, learning sessions, engagement activities and offboarding.
• Event Management: Coordinate networking sessions, career workshops, recognition events and other program activities, ensuring smooth logistics and strong participant engagement.
• Communications: Draft and coordinate program communications for participants, stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain program records, track attendance, gather feedback and prepare program metrics and reports.
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, HR partners and cross-functional teams to ensure timelines and deliverables are met.
• Employer Branding & Engagement: Support employer branding initiatives, including social media content, campus engagement and internal communications.
• Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback and identify opportunities to improve program processes and participant experience.
• Administrative Support: Assist with scheduling, budget tracking and vendor coordination.
• Events & Flexibility: Be comfortable supporting occasional evening or weekend events, approximately 15% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years of experience in program coordination, HR, talent development, recruitment, events or a related field.
• Experience in early careers, graduate programs or campus recruitment is an advantage.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with early-career talent and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative, proactive and delivery-focused, with strong ownership and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using data, feedback and insights to improve program delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Familiarity with HRIS, ATS, CRM, survey, collaboration or reporting tools is a plus.
• Technology- and AI-savvy, with an interest in using AI, automation, analytics and digital tools to improve processes and participant experiences.
• Passionate about early-career talent development and creating engaging experiences for graduates and interns.

What You’ll Gain

• Regional exposure across Asia Pacific early talent programs
• Opportunity to work with HR, Talent Acquisition and business stakeholders
• Hands-on experience in program management, events and employer branding
• Exposure to AI, automation and digital tools in HR and talent programs
• Opportunity to contribute to initiatives that shape the experience of graduates and interns