Associate/Assistant Director, Financial Products & Solutions (Equities)

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a self-motivated individual to join its Financial Markets Development Department. This role involves developing strategies to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore's equity market, monitoring market developments, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess a positive attitude, good communication skills, and an interest in the public sector. This position offers opportunities for growth and training in financial markets.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and remain resilient in challenges.
• Keen interest in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore’s equity market.
• Monitor global and regional market developments for growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for thought leadership.
• Prepare management reports and monitor compliance.

Skills

Positive attitude and ability to influence people

Curiosity and self-motivation

Good written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable with numbers and charts

Knowledge of banking and financial markets

Job description

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.

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

• Develop and execute strategies to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore’s equity market.

• 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; and

• Prepare management reports, process tax incentive and grants applications and monitor for compliance.

Requirements:

• 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!

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.