Manager/ Senior Manager, Business Environment (Incentive Policies and Systems)

EDB Economic Development Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EDB Economic Development Board in Singapore seeks a seasoned policy and incentives professional to drive incentive development, governance, and competitiveness monitoring. You will collaborate with government agencies and internal teams to design and administer schemes that attract investments.

The role requires strong project management, leadership across multi-disciplinary teams, and sharp analytical thinking to interpret global developments affecting tax and trade.

Qualifications

• Singapore Citizen status required.
• At least 6 years of working experience; relevant to policy design, incentives, or public sector roles.
• Demonstrated aptitude towards policy design and system thinking.
• Keen interest in global developments on tax and trade issues.
• Driven, self-motivated, positive attitude and team player.
• Strong project management and leadership skills across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Incentive development & administration: Review, enhance and manage a suite of incentives to ensure governance and competitiveness.
• Provide advice and collaborate with stakeholders to co-solution incentive approaches for projects.
• Policy governance & competitiveness monitoring: Oversee budget allocations for economic development initiatives.
• Stay well-versed with international developments impacting Singapore’s economic competitiveness and develop recommended responses for management and ministry stakeholders.
• Business process re-engineering & IT systems development: Drive enhancements to incentive usage, develop solutions to streamline processes, and collaborate with IT, Finance, and business users for implementation.

Skills

Policy design

System thinking

Analytical thinking

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Written and communication skills

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

About EDB

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore. For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

About Business Environment Division

The Business Environment (BE) Division plays an instrumental role in supporting EDB’s role in planning and executing policies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation and talent. In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage with the business community, and work with various government agencies and internal divisions to develop incentives, policy governance and competitiveness monitoring, and business process re-engineering and systems development.

Responsibilities

• Incentive development & administration Review, enhance and manage a suite of incentives to ensure governance and competitiveness


• Provide advice and work with stakeholders to co-solution incentive approach for their projects


• Policy governance & competitiveness monitoring Oversee budget allocations for economic development initiatives


• Well-verse with international developments that impact Singapore’s economic competitiveness, primarily but not limited to, developments in various incentives/measures to encourage investments and/or trade Assess and develop perspectives on the impact of such developments and their relevance to Singapore, as well as formulate recommended responses for management and ministry stakeholders


• Business process re-engineering & IT systems development Drive enhancements to business processes pertaining to the usage of incentives Develop recommended solutions to streamline and improve processes Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. IT, Finance, business users) to ensure successful implementation of such initiatives

Requirements

• To meet the challenges of this role, you must be a Singapore Citizen and have/be:


• At least 6 years of working experience, preferably in any of the areas mentioned above although experience in other areas can be considered as well


• Demonstrated aptitude towards policy design and system thinking, and strong analytical thinking to deal with complex problems


• Keen interest in current affairs, especially on global developments on tax and trade issues


• Possess a driven, self-motivated and positive attitude, excellent work ethic and is a team player


• Open-minded to opportunities to work across any combination of the areas mentioned above


• Strong project management and leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and multiple workstreams, and deliver outcomes effectively and efficiently


• Demonstrated ability to engage and work with multiple stakeholders


• Excellent written and communication skills


• Degree in any discipline

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About The Singapore Public Service

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.