Deputy Director/Head (International Directorate)

What the role is

The mission of the International Directorate is to advance and defend Singapore's interests in international finance and establish Singapore as a reputable member of the international financial community. This includes building networks of strategic relationships with other countries, especially in East Asia and the G20 economies; participating and shaping agenda in multilateral fora; and partnering with international financial institutions on specific projects with strong linkages to the economy and job creation in Singapore.

What you will be working on

You will lead a diverse team to organise multi-pronged overseas trips and develop country positions for key issues. You will also work closely with other government agencies and stakeholders to adopt a whole-of-government approaching in promoting Singapore's interests.

What we are looking for

• Deep knowledge of public policy, economics/finance and/or international relations.
• Working knowledge of East Asian or other foreign languages a plus.
• Strong analytical mind with excellent verbal, written and networking skills. Comfortable with public speaking and confident in fronting national positions in international fora.
• Strong management skills, especially leading diverse teams remotely due to the nature of the job.
• Willing and able to travel for prolonged periods.
• Suitable for candidates with 6 to 10 years of working experience.