Deputy/Assistant Director, Banking & Insurance Investigations Division

Monetary Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A central bank in Singapore is seeking an investigations officer to support enforcement activities. The role requires at least 3 years of experience and strong analytical and communication skills. Candidates will work closely with investigators and legal staff. The position offers a dynamic environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of working experience.
• Interest in investigation work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and enforce breaches of laws.
• Provide litigation support in regulatory appeals.
• Work closely with investigators and legal officers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Problem-solving

Job description

What the role is:

You will be a member of the Banking and Insurance Investigations Division (“BID”) of the Enforcement Department. BID is responsible for investigating and enforcing breaches of the laws administered by MAS. Given the MAS-CAD joint investigation arrangement for Financial Advisers Act and Securities and Futures Act, you will also be gazetted as a Commercial Affairs Officer with criminal investigative power.

What you will be working on:

You can expect to be challenged intellectually and professionally as you work closely with other investigators, legal officers, as well as internal stakeholders to carry out investigations. You will provide litigation support in regulatory appeals and prosecution. You will gain insight into how the financial services sector in Singapore operates, and the rules and regulations at work, as you play an important role in MAS' enhanced enforcement regime.

What we are looking for:

• At least 3 years' working experience.
• Interest in investigation work.
• Strong analytical, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to be innovative and creative in solving problems.
• Prior relevant experience (financial crime/financial forensics investigation) would be an added advantage.
• 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.

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.