Senior Manager/Manager, Research & Publishing

Senior Manager/Manager, Research & Publishing

Senior Manager/Manager, Research & Publishing

The prospect is expected to conduct quantitative and qualitative research as well as provide leadership and guidance to junior team members in the analyses of findings to address issues of concern to businesses. Amongst others, these include curating both primary and secondary data to support evidence-based output, deriving insights and business implications from data, and managing the conduct of research across geographical markets and business subject matters.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and guide the other member(s) of the team to identify, analyse and address issues of concern to businesses.
• Gather feedback to understand and identify the needs, concerns and future plans of businesses through surveys, quick polls and focus group discussions.
• Plan and manage the conduct of research in different geographical markets and a broad range of issues related to internationalisation, with the ability to chart trends and track indicators across markets. This includes planning and managing the conduct of internationalisation surveys.
• Conduct research and analysis on issues of concern facing significant segments of SMEs and the wider business community.
• Conducting workshops and focus group discussions, including the conduct of qualitative interviews and documenting case studies to showcase successful SMEs and provide guidance on best practices.
• Producing topical research reports, newsletters, economic write-ups and commentaries, and other in-depth market studies.
• Engage and work with the business community and relevant stakeholders to identify policies and programmes that should be put in place or changed to create a more pro-enterprise environment.
• Collaborating and liaising with government agencies, think-tanks, trade associations, business chambers and the business community at large.
• Work closely with respective business units (especially those related to internationalization) to understand and distil key areas of interest and concerns.
• Presentation of findings to Council members and other internal and external stakeholders at relevant platforms.

Job requirements:

• Degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• 6-8 years of work experience, with more than 5 years of work experience in a research or policy formulation role.
• Strong analytical, consultation, facilitation, planning, research and presentation skills.
• Knowledge in the use of any of the following data science tools would be looked upon favourably: SPSS, Power BI, Tableau, R, SPSS and Python.
• Ability to present research and data findings in an easily understandable format that appeals to the business community.
• Strong written and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and reach out to external stakeholders and businesses at various levels.
• Proficient in organising, facilitating and leading focus group discussions and in-depth interviews.
• Have a good understanding of our Government’s policies, programmes and schemes for businesses as well as government regulations that impact businesses and have a passion in helping Singapore businesses.
• Comfortable in handling multiple tasks and projects.
• A self-starter and an effective team player.

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Singapore?

Established on 1 April 2002, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) is the apex business chamber representing the business community’s interests in Singapore and abroad in trade, investment, and industrial relations.

With a membership of more than 27,000 companies, all Singapore registered companies with a share capital of S$0.5 million and above are members of SBF. The Federation also works closely with key local and foreign business chambers that contribute significantly to the Singapore economy.

To help foster a conducive business environment, SBF acts as a bridge between the government and businesses in Singapore. Internationally, SBF represents the business community in bilateral, regional and

multilateral settings for the purpose of trade expansion, investments, and networking.

Tapping on its vast international network of overseas business chambers, bilateral business councils, and multilateral platforms, SBF helps Singapore businesses access new markets and opportunities. To date, the Federation has signed over 160 MOUs with business chambers in more than 60 countries.

In championing the interests of the Singapore business community, SBF’s approach is three-fold:

Advocate key issues impacting the Singapore business community both locally and overseas

Strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of businesses through capability-building initiatives

Facilitate networking efforts to assist business establish contacts and tap new opportunities in Singapore and abroad

Established on 1 April 2002, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) is the apex business chamber representing the business community’s interests in Singapore and abroad in trade, investment, and industrial relations.

With a membership of more than 27,000 companies, all Singapore registered companies with a share capital of S$0.5 million and above are members of SBF. The Federation also works closely with key local and foreign business chambers that contribute significantly to the Singapore economy.

To help foster a conducive business environment, SBF acts as a bridge between the government and businesses in Singapore. Internationally, SBF represents the business community in bilateral, regional and

multilateral settings for the purpose of trade expansion, investments, and networking.

Tapping on its vast international network of overseas business chambers, bilateral business councils, and multilateral platforms, SBF helps Singapore businesses access new markets and opportunities. To date, the Federation has signed over 160 MOUs with business chambers in more than 60 countries.

In championing the interests of the Singapore business community, SBF’s approach is three-fold:

Advocate key issues impacting the Singapore business community both locally and overseas

Strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of businesses through capability-building initiatives

Facilitate networking efforts to assist business establish contacts and tap new opportunities in Singapore and abroad

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Perks and benefits

Medical

Mobile Phone Allowance, Flexi-Benefits Payment, Tr

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