Associate/Assistant Director, Asset Mgt & Funds (Funds Team) (1-Yr Contract)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) seeks a role in its Funds Team to administer grants and tax incentives for funds and to contribute to the portal system under development. You will interact with industry players to review applications, evaluate KPIs, and handle exceptions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Applicants should have strong written communication and analytical skills; prior experience in asset management tech development is a plus, though not required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Careful, meticulous, and able to drive tasks to completion.

Responsibilities

• Administer MAS grants and tax incentives for funds.
• Contribute to the portal system development and refinement.
• Review grant and tax incentive applications with industry players and KPI evaluation.
• Handle exceptions and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

What the role is

The Funds Team in MAS’ Asset Management and Funds Division seeks to sustainably grow Singapore’s asset management industry, and to enhance Singapore’s value proposition as a global funds centre for the co-location of fund management and fund domiciliation activities. The team monitors global trends and developments in the asset management industry and funds ecosystem to tap areas of growth in the sector.

• Enhancing investment fund structures that are available in Singapore such as the trusts, limited partnerships and the Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) vehicle;
• Conceptualising and driving industry development projects;
• Efforts to modernise and digitalise the funds ecosystem.

What you will be working on

For this role, you will be responsible for the administration of MAS’ grants and tax incentives for funds, while also contributing to the implementation and refinement of the portal system currently under development. You will be in frequent contact with industry players to review tax incentive and grant application, evaluate KPIs and handle exceptions.

You are expected to have good written communication and analytical skills. Prior experience in supporting the development of new technology systems or experience within the asset management industry is not required but will be an advantage.

What we are looking for

• Knowledge in MS Word and MS Excel
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and strong team player
• Careful and meticulous worker
• Independent worker who is motivated to drive projects and tasks to successful completion

You will be working in a fast-paced environment that will require the ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders, as well as the agility to respond to changes and developments.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders, as well as the agility to respond to changes and developments.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

This is a 1-year contract.

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About the Employer

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services.

Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you.

The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development.