Strategic Policy Lead, Economic Growth

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry in Singapore seeks a policy-focused professional to design and implement policies enhancing economic competitiveness and investor value. You will work with statutory boards and across Government to shape strategies and incentives aligned with Singapore’s economic goals.

Responsibilities include reviewing grants and tax incentives, assessing applications requiring METI approval, and monitoring international tax developments such as BEPS 2.0.

Qualifications

• Translating knowledge into practical policy frameworks and recommendations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced government environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Articulating benefits and trade-offs with data-driven insights and credible external perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement policies and strategies to enhance economic competitiveness and investor value.
• Review incentive products (grants, tax incentives, loans, equity, hybrid instruments).
• Assess tax incentive applications/amendments requiring METI approval.
• Review sector performance and identify opportunities for restructuring and growth of nascent sectors.
• Evaluate business plans to ensure alignment with economic strategies.
• Formulate Singapore's policy responses to issues like economic security and supply chain resilience.
• Monitor BEPS 2.0 developments and international tax changes; act as custodian for related acts.
• Collaborate with Government partners and industry stakeholders including EDB and Enterprise Singapore.

Skills

Policy design

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Economic policy

Job description

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry in Singapore seeks a policy-focused professional to design and implement policies enhancing economic competitiveness and investor value. You will work with statutory boards and across Government to shape strategies and incentives aligned with Singapore’s economic goals.

Responsibilities include reviewing grants and tax incentives, assessing applications requiring METI approval, and monitoring international tax developments such as BEPS 2.0.