Deputy/Assistant Director, Banking & Insurance Investigations Division

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

Job summary

A financial regulatory authority in Singapore is seeking an experienced investigator for its Enforcement Department. The role involves investigating breaches of financial laws and providing litigation support. Candidates should have strong analytical, communication, and writing skills, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. This challenging position requires problem-solving abilities and adaptability to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of working experience.
• Interest in investigation work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Problem-solving

Interest in investigation

Job description

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.