About Us

  • The Financial Sector Talent Enrichment Programme (FSTEP) is an intensive graduate training programme designed to help fresh graduates jump-start their career in the financial services industry.
  • FSTEP is open to graduates age 30 and below from all disciplines, with work experience not exceeding 3 years.
  • It consists of a 3-month period of comprehensive and interactive classroom training followed by a 9-month period of on-the-job training with the respective sponsoring banks or insurance companies in Malaysia.
  • FSTEP trainees will receive a minimum monthly allowance of RM2,600 throughout the 3+9-month programme.

Note: Classes will be conducted online in the event of a lockdown, in compliance with the SOPs & Guidelines by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia.

Why Join Us?

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Get Enriched
with technical knowledge, personal and leadership skills to succeed in your career

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Get Paid
a minimum monthly allowance of RM2,600 by the respective sponsoring bank or insurance company throughout the 3+9-month programme

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Get Connected
with a network of banking and insurance professionals in Malaysia

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Get a Head Start
in launching your career in the financial services industry

Programme Structure

FSTEP is entrusted to equip talent with the right skills and knowledge for their transition into the financial services industry. The 3-month classroom training includes:

PS2

Technical Training in Banking & Insurance

PS1

Digital Banking

PS3

Agile Leadership

PS4

Executive Presence

PS5

Communicate With Impact

PS6

Business Simulation Board Game

PS7

Prominent Leader Session

PS8

Field Trip

Note: The listed modules are not exhaustive and are subject to change.

Sponsoring Financial Institutions

Note: The above are the sponsoring financial institutions from the recent three batches.

Testimonials

YUGENDRAN MURUGIAH
Bachelor of Business (Hons),
Int. Business & Marketing,
Taylor’s University

Standard Chartered Bank
Malaysia Berhad

I came to FSTEP without any expectations. I am proud to say that I have learned so much in the span of 3 months’ time. FSTEP enabled me to identify and explore specific skills to stay relevant in the evolving banking industry.

SITI NURFAHANI BINTI ABDUL RAUF
MEng (Hons) Mechanical &
Manufacturing,
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Malayan Banking Berhad

FSTEP programme was very insightful; an eye-opening experience with so much valuable takeaways. I am thankful to be given the opportunity to be part of the programme, meeting industry leaders and widen my network within the financial industry. It is definitely a good starting point for graduates who are seeking for positive career growth in the financial industry.

GAN JIA MIN
MEng (Hons) Mechanical &
Engineering,
University of Cambridge

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad

FSTEP has given me plenty of opportunities to network with many other graduates who are also starting out their careers in the financial services industry. These connections have taught me the different working cultures that exist in different financial institutions from where they are from.

Admission Requirements

        • Malaysian citizen
        • Degree of any discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA)
        • Fresh graduate or work experience not exceeding 3 years
        • Age 30 and below
        • Active involvement in co-curricular activities
        • Proficient in English

Are you a JPA Scholar?
Under the Scholarship Talent Attraction and Retention (STAR) initiative, JPA scholars can apply to join FSTEP and fulfill their bond commitments with the respective sponsoring financial institutions.
Kindly visit www.star.talentcorp.com.my for more information.

Contact Us

For further enquires, kindly contact us at:
Email: fstep@asianbankingschool.com
Facebook: fstep.official
Website: www.fstep.org.my

Thank You!

Applications for FSTEP October Batch 21 Intake are now closed.

Thank you for your interest in the programme. Follow us on our website and Facebook page for further updates on the next programme intake application period and other upcoming events. You may also contact us via email for more information regarding the programme.