Associate/Assistant Director, Financial Products & Solutions (1-Year Contract)

MAS Monetary Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The MAS Monetary Authority of Singapore invites a self-motivated individual to join the Financial Markets Development Department to promote and develop Singapore as a leading global financial centre. The role spans developing strategies, monitoring market trends, and collaborating with industry groups to drive innovation and thought leadership.

You will prepare management reports, support tax incentive and grants applications, and oversee compliance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and ability to work with others.
• Curiosity, self-motivation, and ability to work independently.
• Resilient and adaptable; open to learning from setbacks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance Singapore’s financial markets.
• Monitor global and regional market developments and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with industry bodies and stakeholders to develop thought leadership.

Skills

Positive attitude

Curiosity

Independent work

Resilience

Adaptability

Public sector interest

Communication skills

Numeracy and data

Financial markets knowledge

Equity capital markets knowledge (nice

Job description

What the role is

The Financial Markets Development Department is looking for a self-motivated individual to join our fast-paced and exciting team. We are responsible for promoting and developing Singapore as a leading global financial centre.

What you will be working on

A typical week here takes us across the span of the following areas:

• Develop and execute strategies to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore’s financial markets (i.e. equity/fixed income/FX/gold/derivatives)
• Monitor global and regional market developments, assess impact and identify areas of growth and innovation for Singapore’s capital markets
• Work closely with industry associations, conferences and other stakeholders to develop thought leadership
• Prepare management reports, process tax incentive and grants applications and monitor for compliance

What we are looking for

• Positive attitude and ability to make friends and influence people
• Curiosity, self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Resilient and adaptable - embraces challenges and learns from setbacks while maintaining a positive outlook
• Keen interest in the public sector
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with numbers and charts (and if not, willing to learn with some guidance)
• Good knowledge of banking and financial markets, in particular, experience in equity capital market is a big plus but not a must – we are more than willing to train and teach
• 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

Position details

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 Singapore Public Service

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. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.