Business Analyst, Fintech Infrastructure Office (1-Year 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

Technological advances and the rapid digitalisation of the economy are unlocking new possibilities for the future of money and finance. The Fintech Infrastructure Office (FIO) is responsible for regulatory policies and strategies for developing safe and efficient technology enabled infrastructures for the financial sector. Officers will have opportunities to participate in strategic initiatives covering areas such as digital assets, central bank digital currency (CBDC) and open finance.

In This Position, You Will

1. Monitor and review international and domestic technology trends and developments.
2. Research, create and maintain product documentation for FinTech infrastructure projects.
3. Develop business case, engagement plans for development initiatives.
4. Develop industry report on strategic initiatives.

What we are looking for

1. Minimum 3-year experience as a Business Analyst or equivalent.
2. Excellent written communication skills including ability to develop content that explains highly technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
3. Excellent conceptual and analytical skills.
4. Experience in technical writing, developing user guides and documentations.
5. Understanding and interest in evolving solutions and technology trends in the financial sector.
6. Self-motivated, taking ownership and personal accountability to achieve assigned objectives.
7. Team player, able to collaborate, work effectively and constructively in multi-disciplinary teams.
8. Business domain knowledge in banking, payments and capital markets will be an advantage.
9. Related technology product and project management experience in technology startups, leading financial technology firms and technology venture capital companies will be an advantage.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. (This is a 1-year contract). All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.