Assistant/Deputy Director, Asset Mgt & Funds (1-Yr Contract)

What the role is
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator. As central bank, MAS promotes sustained, non-inflationary economic growth through the conduct of monetary policy and close macroeconomic surveillance and analysis. It manages Singapore’s exchange rate, official foreign reserves, and liquidity in the banking sector. As an integrated financial supervisor, MAS fosters a sound financial services sector through its prudential oversight of all financial institutions in Singapore – banks, insurers, capital market intermediaries, financial advisors, and stock exchanges. It is also responsible for well-functioning financial markets, sound conduct, and investor education. MAS also works with the financial industry to promote Singapore as a dynamic international financial centre. It facilitates the development of infrastructure, adoption of technology, and upgrading of skills in the financial industry. Join us now, if you have a genuine interest in making an impact to help shape Singapore’s economic and financial landscape.

What you will be working on

You will be part of the team that is responsible for developing and growing Singapore’s asset management sector, and enhancing Singapore’s value proposition as a global funds centre for the co-location of fund management and domiciliation activities.

In this role, you will be involved in the administration of MAS’ grants and tax incentives for funds, as part of which you will be in frequent contact with industry players to review tax incentive and grant applications.

You may also be involved in:

1. Formulating and implementing strategies to attract top asset managers across both the traditional and alternative sectors including hedge funds, private equity and venture capital to establish a presence in Singapore, and to deepen and diversify their capabilities here;
2. Working on legislative enhancements to Singapore’s fund structures (including limited partnership and variable capital companies (VCCs)), with the aim of increasing Singapore’s attractiveness as a leading fund domiciliation centre;
3. Promoting innovation and facilitating the adoption of technology by asset managers and the funds ecosystem, including in areas like fund tokenisation and digitalisation of the fund settlement processes.

What we are looking for

• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills and ability to drive projects to completion
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage and influence both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in the asset management or finance industry is preferred

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.