Senior Associate/ Associate (Fiscal Strategy and Research)

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

Job summary

A governmental financial agency in Singapore is seeking a motivated individual to join their team focused on formulating fiscal policies and strategies. You will conduct research on economic and social challenges, develop comprehensive responses, and collaborate closely with different government stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a background in economics or related fields and strong critical thinking skills, as well as a keen interest in public policy.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have strong critical thinking and presentation skills.
• A keen interest in public policy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct horizon scanning for future economic and social challenges.
• Develop responses to key challenges and generate ideas for public policy.
• Organise and coordinate with stakeholders across government.

Skills

Strong critical thinking

Writing and presentation skills

Good numeracy skills

Education

Background in economics, social sciences, business or quantitative disciplines

Job description

What the role is:

The Fiscal Policy Directorate in MOF is responsible for the Government’s fiscal policy and planning. We formulate and implement strategies and policies to optimise the allocation of public resources, while instilling fiscal discipline to maximise value for Singapore. We ensure fiscal sustainability over the medium to long term by planning ahead for priorities across public sector manpower, expenditure, revenue and financing, including governing public sector green bond issuances. This requires close collaboration across MOF as well as other Government agencies to shape the public policy agenda and ensure that we have sufficient resources for these meaningful programmes. This role offers a strategic overview of the government’s priorities and provides strong exposure in managing trade‑offs among competing needs across the whole of government. It requires the jobholder to consult widely at all levels, synthesise information effectively, generate robust options and exercise sound judgment over trade‑offs. We are looking for a self‑driven and highly motivated individual to join our dynamic and collaborative team. As a member of the team, you will help to formulate strategies and policies to maintain macroeconomic stability, support economic growth, and promote social equity.

What you will be working on:

Key areas of work could involve the following:

• Conducting horizon scanning and research of future economic and social challenges/opportunities, and study the implications for Singapore;
• Developing possible responses to these key challenges and seeding ideas for major public policy shifts;
• Organising and coordinating across stakeholders within MOF and the rest of Government to shape and develop the next bound of policies.

What we are looking for:

Candidates should preferably have:

• Strong critical thinking, writing and presentation skills, as well as good numeracy skills;
• A background in economics, social sciences, business or the quantitative disciplines;
• Keen interest in public policy;

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.