Senior Associate (Economic Programmes)

Ministry of Finance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Singapore seeks a motivated individual to shape economic policies and investments. This role involves collaborating across agencies to deliver national economic priorities, such as sustainability and innovation. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, communication ability, and adaptability in a dynamic environment. Applicants with backgrounds in finance, economics, or accounting will find this position advantageous. Join us to drive impactful work that fosters growth and opportunity for Singaporeans.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, quantitative and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage complex, cross-cutting policy issues independently.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Shape policies and investments that drive economic growth.
• Collaborate with agencies to align strategies and resources.
• Work on economic strategy and competitiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Background in finance, economics, or accounting

Job description

What the role is:

At the Ministry of Finance, Economic Programmes Directorate, you shape policies and investments that drives Singapore’s economy. Our Directorate partners closely with economic and regulatory agencies to strengthen Singapore’s competitiveness, help local enterprises thrive, foster innovation and create quality jobs for Singaporeans. We do so through determining how resources (including grants, tax incentives, loans, equity, and other tools) are allocated across economic programmes.

Why join us

• Impactful work: Shape policies and resourcing decisions that drive economic growth and create opportunities for Singaporeans
• Diverse exposure: Work across a wide range of policies across the economic domain
• Collaborative environment: Grow your career in a collaborative team that invests in your professional development

What you will be working on:

As part of our team, you will work with agencies across Government to align strategies, policies and resources to deliver on our national economic priorities, including:

• Economic strategy and competitiveness
• Research, innovation & enterprise development
• Digital economy and AI
• Local enterprise development
• Decarbonisation, energy transition, and the green economy

Specific examples of portfolios you may take up include:

• a. Research, Innovation & Enterprise (RIE): We shape RIE outcomes and strengthen the innovation system via resourcing and pathfinding. We set the overall budget in line with our commitment to allocate ~1% of Singapore’s GDP to RIE and strengthen RIE KPIs to reflect our ambition to translate research to commercialisation.
• b. Energy & Carbon: We work closely with partner agencies to drive Singapore’s transition towards a low‑carbon economy, while safeguarding energy security and cost‑competitiveness. We develop and steward resourcing and financing frameworks fit for the low‑carbon era, enabling investments in clean energy and carbon mitigation while ensuring public resources are deployed efficiently, credibly and at scale.
• c. Digital Economy and AI: We support Singapore’s ambition to become a global AI hub, through initiatives to attract top talent and companies, and building the AI capabilities of local enterprises and workers to improve productivity, competitiveness and value creation.

What we are looking for:

• Background in finance, economics and/or accounting will be advantageous
• Strong analytical, quantitative and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Initiative and drive to independently manage complex, cross‑cutting policy issues
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

About Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is responsible for managing Singapore’s fiscal policies and the structure of its economy. We work to maintain international standards and best practices in areas such as company law, accounting standards, and corporate governance principles. We aim to advance the well‑being and development of Singapore by:

• achieving a balanced budget through prudent and sustainable fiscal policies;
• ensuring the prudent investment of the government's reserves and other public funds;
• setting out policies for government procurement, customs regulation, accounting standards and business regulation;
• fostering a regulatory environment conducive to business and enterprise;
• ensuring that businesses operating within Singapore's jurisdiction are compatible with international standards and practices, in areas such as company law, accounting standards and corporate governance principles.