Senior Associate, Public Policy & Strategy

Ministry of Finance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is seeking a Senior Associate/Associate to work with public sector leaders on complex issues and wicked problems. You will evaluate projects, develop strategies, and lead negotiations with agency partners to advance national finance and policy priorities.

You will collaborate across security, technology, community verticals and public sector agencies to drive governance models and cross-cutting initiatives that strengthen Singapore’s resilience and governance.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Economics, Finance/Statistics/Accounting, Business or Public Policy is helpful; specialised backgrounds may be an advantage for some roles.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Comfortable with quantitative information and able to present information and data through charts, graphs, and models.
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills.
• Enjoys working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate viability and business cases for projects under charge.
• Develop new strategies and policies and evaluation approaches.
• Lead negotiations with agency partners.
• Build networks and be involved in MOF-wide assignments.

Skills

Strong critical thinking

Analytical skills

Excellent writing skills

Quantitative data presentation

Inter-personal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance/Statistics/Accounting, Business or Public Policy

Job description

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is seeking a Senior Associate/Associate to work with public sector leaders on complex issues and wicked problems. You will evaluate projects, develop strategies, and lead negotiations with agency partners to advance national finance and policy priorities.

You will collaborate across security, technology, community verticals and public sector agencies to drive governance models and cross-cutting initiatives that strengthen Singapore’s resilience and governance.