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

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

Job summary

A central banking authority in Singapore is seeking a self-motivated individual to join their Financial Markets Development Department. The role involves developing strategies for the equity market, monitoring market developments, and collaborating with industry stakeholders. Candidates should possess a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a keen interest in the public sector. Training is provided for those with less experience in equity capital markets.

Qualifications

• Must have a keen interest in the public sector.
• Experience in equity capital market is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to enhance Singapore’s equity market competitiveness.
• Monitor global market developments and identify innovation areas.
• Collaborate with industry associations for thought leadership development.
• Prepare management reports and monitor compliance.

Skills

Positive attitude and ability to make friends and influence people

Curiosity and ability to work independently

Resilience and adaptability

Good written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable with numbers and charts

Knowledge of banking and financial markets

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 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.

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!

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.

About Monetary Authority of Singapore

MAS is the central bank of Singapore. Our mission is to promote sustained non‑inflationary economic growth, and a sound and progressive financial centre.