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== Career == | == Career == | ||
== Economics and Finance == | === Economics and Finance === | ||
Lim began his career at JP Morgan before joining the World Bank, where he worked from 2007 to 2014 as an economist in the Development Prospects Group, specializing in long-term macroeconomic forecasting. He later held positions at the Institute for Southeast Asian Studies and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. | Lim began his career at JP Morgan before joining the World Bank, where he worked from 2007 to 2014 as an economist in the Development Prospects Group, specializing in long-term macroeconomic forecasting. He later held positions at the Institute for Southeast Asian Studies and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. | ||
In 2018, he joined the Singapore-based investment management firm Thirdrock. Alongside his finance career, Lim became an associate professor of economics at ESSEC Business School, Singapore. His academic work focuses on macroeconomics, financial markets, and global trade. | In 2018, he joined the Singapore-based investment management firm Thirdrock. Alongside his finance career, Lim became an associate professor of economics at ESSEC Business School, Singapore. His academic work focuses on macroeconomics, financial markets, and global trade. | ||
= | === Entry into Politics and 2020 General Election === | ||
== Entry into Politics and 2020 General Election == | |||
Lim joined the [[Workers' Party]] (WP) in 2019 after previously volunteering with the party. He was introduced as a candidate for the 2020 general election, contesting in Sengkang GRC alongside He Ting Ru, Louis Chua, and Raeesah Khan. | Lim joined the [[Workers' Party]] (WP) in 2019 after previously volunteering with the party. He was introduced as a candidate for the 2020 general election, contesting in Sengkang GRC alongside He Ting Ru, Louis Chua, and Raeesah Khan. | ||
During the campaign, he gained significant public attention following a televised political debate on 1 July 2020, where he debated against Francis Yuen (Progress Singapore Party), Chee Soon Juan (Singapore Democratic Party), and Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (People’s Action Party). His performance was widely praised, with media describing him as the "star candidate" of the [[Workers' Party]]. | During the campaign, he gained significant public attention following a televised political debate on 1 July 2020, where he debated against Francis Yuen (Progress Singapore Party), Chee Soon Juan (Singapore Democratic Party), and Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (People’s Action Party). His performance was widely praised, with media describing him as the "star candidate" of the [[Workers' Party]]. In the process, his candid phrase "warms the cockles of my heart" went viral. | ||
On 10 July 2020, Lim and his WP team won 52.13% of the vote, defeating the People’s Action Party (PAP) in an upset victory. This marked the first time WP secured a second group representation constituency (GRC). | On 10 July 2020, Jamus Lim and his WP team won 52.13% of the vote, defeating the People’s Action Party (PAP) in an upset victory. This marked the first time WP secured a second group representation constituency (GRC). Jamus Lim then thanked his supporters post-election with the statement, "It warms the cockles of our hearts to be able to work for the people of Sengkang and for all Singaporeans." | ||
For the full list of positions, refer to https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/jamus-jerome-lim-chee-wui | For the full list of positions, refer to https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/jamus-jerome-lim-chee-wui | ||