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

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

Job summary

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) is seeking a seasoned policy and program leader to join the Business Environment Division in Singapore. You will review, design, and govern a suite of incentives, collaborate with stakeholders, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver competitive economic initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in policy design, strong analytical and project management skills, and a track record of engaging multiple stakeholders to achieve impactful outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of working experience in policy design or related fields.
• Adept at policy analysis, design, and governance.
• Strong written and verbal communication with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review, enhance and manage incentives to ensure governance and competitiveness.
• Provide advice and work with stakeholders to co-solution incentive approaches for projects.
• Oversee budget allocations for economic development initiatives.
• Stay informed on global developments impacting Singapore’s economic competitiveness and incentives.

Skills

Policy design

System thinking

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Team player

Cross-functional collaboration

Open-mindedness

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

[What the role is]

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.

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

[What we are looking for]

Requirements

• 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

We review applications and interview on a rolling basis. Applicants can expect to receive an application outcome within 8 weeks of application date.