Associate / Assistant Director, Asset Management and Funds Division (Contract)

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance Singapore's asset management sector. In this role, you will administer grants and tax incentives while collaborating with industry leaders to attract top asset managers. You will also work on legislative enhancements to fund structures and promote innovative technologies within the funds ecosystem. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Singapore’s growth as a global funds center, making a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the asset management or finance industry is preferred.
• Strong project management skills and ability to drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to attract top asset managers to Singapore.
• Administer MAS’ grants and tax incentives for funds.
• Promote innovation and facilitate technology adoption in the funds ecosystem.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Job description

You will be part of the team that is responsible for developing and growing Singapore’s asset management sector, and enhancing Singapore’s value proposition as a global funds centre for the co-location of fund management and domiciliation activities.

In this role, you will be involved in the administration of MAS’ grants and tax incentives for funds, as part of which you will be in frequent contact with industry players to review tax incentive and grant applications.

You may also be involved in:

• Formulating and implementing strategies to attract top asset managers across both the traditional and alternative sectors including hedge funds, private equity and venture capital to establish a presence in Singapore, and to deepen and diversify their capabilities here;

• Working on legislative enhancements to Singapore’s fund structures (including limited partnership and variable capital companies (VCCs)), with the aim of increasing Singapore’s attractiveness as a leading fund domiciliation centre; and

• Promoting innovation and facilitating the adoption of technology by asset managers and the funds ecosystem, including in areas like fund tokenization and digitalization of the fund settlement processes.

Requirements :

• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong project management skills and ability to drive projects to completion

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage and influence both internal and external stakeholders

• Experience in the asset management or finance industry is preferred

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. This is a 1-year contract. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.