Development Partner, Trade Development and Strategy [Contract]

Enterprise Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Singapore’s Trade Group is advancing Singapore as a global commodity trading hub. The role focuses on governance, incentive policy, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen the country’s competitive trade framework.

You will work with internal and external partners to align incentive policies, streamline processes, and ensure robust governance while supporting strategic industry initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to understand financial statements and verify financial entries.
• Strong sense-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong process-improvement mindset and ability to streamline workflows.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen governance and processes related to incentive schemes.
• Interact with other government agencies to align policy intent and outcomes.
• Review and streamline incentive workflows, administrative and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulations and policy manuals.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on audits and policy/process queries.

Skills

Financial statement literacy

Problem solving

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Corporate tax familiarity

Job description

What the role is:

The Trade Group in Enterprise Singapore is responsible for driving Singapore's trade and developing Singapore as a global commodity trading hub. Our Trade 2030 strategy seeks to deepen and widen trade by (i) working with existing global trading companies in Singapore to expand their presence here (ii) building a more diverse network of counterparties in Singapore (iii) promoting trade flows in new products. We also seek to strengthen Singapore’s trading ecosystem in areas such as innovation, talent and commodity derivatives. Within the Group, the Trade Development and Strategy (TDS) Division plays a central role in this effort, overseeing trade-related incentive schemes, and cultivating strategic partnerships with key ecosystem stakeholders with the view of embarking on impactful industry initiatives.

What you will be working on:

You will strengthen governance and processes related to our schemes, and will also contribute to policy improvements that directly enhance Singapore's competitiveness and attractiveness as a global commodity trading hub. Responsibilities include:

• Working closely with internal stakeholders to shape and oversee incentive management to be effective and responsive to industry needs.
• Interacting across government agencies/ministries to ensure alignment on incentive policy intent and outcomes.
• Reviewing and streamlining incentive workflows, administrative and reporting processes.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, regulations and policy manuals
• Working with internal and external stakeholders on audit, policy and process-related queries

What we are looking for:

We are looking for candidates with:

• 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience
• Ability to understand financial statements and verify financial entries
• Competent in sense-making and problem-solving
• Strong process improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen governance.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage companies, stakeholders and partner agencies effectively.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative mindset.
• Meticulous and detailed.
• Familiarity with corporate tax would be advantageous.

How We Work Together

We value individuals who work well with others, communicate clearly, take ownership of their work, and are open to learning and improvement. You should be comfortable navigating change and contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

About Enterprise Singapore

Enterprise Singapore is the government agency championing enterprise development. The agency works with committed companies to build capabilities, innovate and internationalise.It also supports the growth of Singapore as a hub for global trading and startups, and builds trust in Singapore’s products and services through quality and standards.Visit www.enterprisesg.gov.sg for more information.