Industry Engagement Manager, AI Initiatives (1-year Contract)

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial regulatory authority in Singapore is seeking an early-mid career professional to enhance the AI capabilities of the financial sector. The role requires developing industry engagement strategies, organizing stakeholder meetings, and fostering collaborations. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in business development or related fields, strong communication skills, and an understanding of AI in financial services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence Singapore's financial landscape through technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in relevant roles.
• Proven track record in building strategic relationships.
• Experience in organizing workshops and meetings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop industry engagement strategies for AI.
• Organize stakeholder meetings and workshops.
• Coordinate cross-sector collaboration initiatives.
• Synthesize feedback and insights for policy development.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Event organization

Interpersonal communication

Understanding of AI in finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, FinTech, or IT

Job description

What the role is

MAS is working on multiple fronts to ensure our financial institutions and workforce are positioned well to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI). We are seeking a dynamic early-mid career professional to support industry engagement efforts that will strengthen the AI capabilities of Singapore’s financial sector and our workforce.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive industry engagement strategies for AI initiatives, building strong relationships with financial institutions, technology providers, and industry associations to foster collaborative AI innovation and adoption
• Organise stakeholder meetings, workshops, and industry forums that bring together diverse participants to share insights, discuss challenges, and co‑create solutions for responsible AI implementation in financial services
• Coordinate cross‑sector collaboration initiatives including public‑private partnerships, industry working groups, and international cooperation programmes that advance Singapore's position as a leading AI‑enabled financial centre
• Gather and synthesize industry feedback, market intelligence, and stakeholder insights to inform policy development, programme design, and strategic decision‑making for MAS’ industry development initiatives and regulatory approaches

Why Join Us

• Work at the exciting intersection of AI, policy, and financial sector transformation, shaping the future of Singapore's financial landscape through cutting‑edge technology initiatives
• Collaborate extensively with global leaders in finance and technology, gaining access to frontier learning experiences in a rapidly evolving environment
• Drive meaningful collaboration between public and private sectors, facilitating partnerships that accelerate innovation while ensuring robust governance and risk management in AI deployment

What we are looking for

• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience in business development, partnership management, industry relations, or client engagement roles within financial services or technology sectors
• Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior executives, industry leaders, and diverse stakeholder groups across complex organisational environments
• Experience organising and facilitating professional events, workshops, and stakeholder meetings with ability to manage complex logistics and diverse participant needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels from technical experts to C‑suite executives
• Understanding of AI and emerging technologies in financial services with ability to discuss technical concepts and their business implications with industry participants

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, FinTech, Information Technology, or related field
• Background in AI, or emerging technology sectors with understanding of innovation ecosystems and technology adoption challenges in financial services
• Knowledge of Singapore's financial services landscape, regulatory environment, and experience with Asian financial markets and cross‑border collaboration
• Experience with international engagement including managing relationships with global financial institutions, technology companies, or regulatory counterparts
• Experience structuring collaboration frameworks, and experience negotiating and managing formal partnership agreements

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional relationship building skills with natural ability to connect with diverse stakeholders and build trust across different organisational cultures and backgrounds
• Results‑oriented mindset with focus on building relationships that drive measurable outcomes for Singapore's financial sector and AI initiative objectives
• Adaptability to work in a fast‑paced, evolving regulatory environment with changing priorities and emerging technologies
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning in rapidly evolving AI and financial technology landscapes

This will be a 1‑year contract. 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.