Deputy/Assistant Director, Market Conduct Policy (Contract)

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

Job summary

A government financial authority is seeking a proactive team member for their Market Conduct Policy Division in Singapore. This role involves engaging with international securities regulators and contributing to policy development aimed at promoting transparency and fair dealing in financial institutions. Strong analytical skills and effective project management abilities are essential. The position spans a 2-year contract, with a focus on shaping the region's financial landscape.

Qualifications

• Must be proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills with creative problem-solving abilities.
• Confident and independent, thriving in a fluid environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in international engagements with securities regulators.
• Contribute to policy development in market conduct.
• Formulate and implement policies to support transparent dealing.

Skills

Proactive self-motivated

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Job description

What the role is:

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator.

As a central bank, MAS promotes sustained, non-inflationary economic growth through monetary policy, macroeconomic surveillance, and analysis. It manages Singapore’s exchange rate, foreign reserves, and banking sector liquidity.

As a financial supervisor, MAS fosters a sound financial services sector by overseeing banks, insurers, capital market intermediaries, financial advisors, and stock exchanges. It ensures well-functioning markets, sound conduct, and investor education.

MAS also collaborates with the financial industry to promote Singapore as an international financial centre, supporting infrastructure development, technology adoption, and skill upgrading.

Join us if you are interested in shaping Singapore’s economic and financial landscape.

What you will be working on:

The Market Conduct Policy Division aims to position Singapore as a trusted international financial centre by supporting MAS’s participation in international standard-setting bodies like IOSCO and regional forums such as ASEAN Capital Markets Forum. It advances Singapore’s influence in international policies for developing and regulating capital markets.

The division formulates and implements policies to promote transparency and fair dealing by financial institutions, including reviews related to culture and conduct. It oversees consumer protection, corporate governance standards for listed companies, and regulatory policies to facilitate dispute resolution in Singapore.

As a team member, you will participate in international engagements with securities regulators and capital market stakeholders, gaining insights into current international regulatory thinking. You may also contribute to policy development within the division.

What we are looking for:

• Proactive, self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Enquiring, analytical, with creative problem-solving skills
• Confident, independent, thriving in a fluid environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
• Team player with project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt and respond quickly to changes; experience with international and regional capital markets fora is a plus

Note: Shortlisted candidates may need to complete a medical declaration or undergo further assessments. This is a 2-year contract. Applicants will be notified of their status within 4 weeks of the application deadline.

About MAS:

MAS is Singapore’s central bank, dedicated to promoting sustained, non-inflationary growth and maintaining a progressive financial centre.