Deputy Director Banking & Insurance Investigations Division

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a member for the Banking and Insurance Investigations Division. The role involves investigating breaches of financial laws and providing litigation support. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple needs and adapting to changes. Interest in investigation work and prior experience in financial forensics is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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 experience in financial crime/financial forensics investigation is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Innovative 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 such as the Financial Services and Markets Act, Banking Act, Insurance Act, Payments Services Act etc. Given the MAS-CAD joint investigation, 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.