Associate/Senior Associate (Social Analysis and Transfers), Social Programmes

Ministry of Finance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government ministry in Singapore is seeking a candidate for the Social Analysis and Transfers team. The role involves conducting policy reviews and collaborating with stakeholders to improve social transfer schemes. Candidates should have a background in finance, economics, or accounting, along with strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools is essential. Join us to contribute to impactful public policy work and enhance the well-being of Singaporeans.

Qualifications

• Self-initiated and resourceful individual, able to operate in a fast-changing policy environment.
• Keen interest in and passion for public policy work.
• Intellectually curious and willing to explore new issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular policy reviews for schemes through data analysis and public feedback.
• Work closely with stakeholders and implementing partners to improve processes and communication.

Skills

Strong critical thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Quantitative analysis

Education

Background in finance, economics, or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

What the role is:

The Social Analysis and Transfers team in MOF‑Social Programmes designs and partners MOF’s implementing agencies to administer social transfer schemes, including the GST Voucher Scheme and the Pioneer Generation and Merdeka Generation Packages.

What you will be working on:

• Conducting regular policy reviews for these schemes, through data analysis and public feedback/appeals to ensure these schemes continue to remain impactful to Singaporeans
• Working closely with our stakeholders and implementing partners to improve business processes, cost effectiveness and service journeys to ensure effective communication and successful implementation of these schemes

You will work in a challenging, fast‑paced environment, and can expect to be exposed to a diverse and highly challenging range of issues. There will be ample opportunities to work closely with inter‑agency stakeholders and senior management.

If you share our passion in contributing to shape a better Singapore, we welcome you to join us.

What we are looking for:

• Background in finance, economics and/or accounting will be an added advantage
• Keen interest in and passion for public policy work
• Be intellectually curious and willing to explore new issues
• Self‑initiated and resourceful individual, able to operate in a fast‑changing policy environment
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work in teams and with internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable with working with numbers and data; experience in quantitative analysis will be an added advantage
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint

About Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is responsible for managing Singapore’s fiscal policies and the structure of its economy. We work to maintain international standards and best practices in areas such as company law, accounting standards, and corporate governance principles. We aim to advance the well‑being and development of Singapore by:

• achieving a balanced budget through prudent and sustainable fiscal policies;
• ensuring the prudent investment of the government’s reserves and other public funds;
• setting out policies for government procurement, customs regulation, accounting standards and business regulation;
• fostering a regulatory environment conducive to business and enterprise;
• ensuring that businesses operating within Singapore's jurisdiction are compatible with international standards and practices, in areas such as company law, accounting standards and corporate governance principles.