Deputy Director/ Assistant Director, Market Conduct Policy (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 center. 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

• The Market Conduct Policy Division contributes to the development of Singapore as a trusted international financial services center by formulating and implementing policies to ensure transparency and fair dealing by financial institutions in the conduct of their business with customers. We also oversee the development of good corporate governance standards and are responsible for MAS’ participation in international standard-setting fora relating to capital markets issues.
• As a policy officer in the Division, you will play an important role in protecting and empowering investors as MAS continues to keep pace with the proliferation and increased complexity of financial products.
• You will be responsible for managing the implementation of Singapore Financial Data Exchange (SGFinDex), a national infrastructure project, which empowers an individual to consolidate his/her financial information and to use digital tools to make better financial decisions. In your area of work, you will implement the SGFinDex roadmap and onboard financial institutions, participate in industry discussions, manage private and public stakeholders including other government agencies, initiate reviews relating to data access policy and update internal stakeholders on the progress of the implementation.
• You will also support policy reviews involving culture and conduct, corporate governance and consumer protection.
• As MAS is an active participant in international standard setting fora, you may also be involved in the coordination of international engagements and have opportunities to understand the latest in international regulatory thinking.

What we are looking for

• Proactive and self-motivated, with ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Enquiring, analytical mind with the ability to come up with creative solutions
• Confident, independent individual who thrives in a fluid environment
• Strong ability to engage multiple stakeholders, with good interpersonal skills
• Good team player with strong project management skills and excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You will be working in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders, as well as the agility to respond to changes and developments.

Additional Information

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.