Team Lead / Deputy Director, Payments Development and Data Connectivity (Contract)

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]

This role will be part of the team that drives the next generation of cross border digital payment solutions to anchor Singapore’s position as a global payments hub, through policy and infrastructure projects with other central banks and with the industry. Specifically, this role will contribute to projects and initiatives:

1. Collaborating with financial institutions, foreign regulators and international organisations to expand Singapore’s cross-border payments connectivity network via bilateral and multilateral infrastructure projects.
2. Developing and refining relevant policies and frameworks for better governance and risk management of our cross-border linkages and transition away from corporate cheques.
3. Developing strategies for the next phase of MAS’ payments roadmap – crystallising our vision for Singapore’s position as a payments and digital asset hub.

[What we are looking for]

1. Keen interest in the payments sector.
2. Relevant experience in international relations, financial services or public policy will be advantageous.
3. Team player with good networking skills and excellent organisational skills.
4. Strong analytical competence with the capacity to synthesise value from rapidly changing and diverse sources.
5. Excellent writing and communication skills.
6. Strong understanding of trends and developments in the payments landscape.

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.