Job Description

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:

The IT Department is responsible for the project management, design, implementation and operational support of IT Applications in MAS. The teams manages and ensures the smooth operations and delivery of IT projects that serves the Financial Industry as well as MAS users.

You will be part of the Central Banking & Devt Platforms division, responsible for managing the systems supporting the to the currency management systems to provide currency note services to the banks and security couriers.

As part of the team, you will:

Manage the Notes Operations Registration Management System (NORMS) and other currency management systems to ensure optimal performance and high system availability to deliver currency note services to the banks and security couriers

Work closely with the user department and vendor to plan and devise the solution for enhancements to NORMS and currency management systems to meet business requirements, enhance system performance and comply with MAS IT security standards

Work closely with the user department and vendor to plan and implement enhancements to NORMS and currency management systems

Perform annual technology and cyber risk assessment of the critical IT system and work with external agencies e.g. Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, GovTech, Auditor-General\'s Office, as well as periodic risk assessment for the currency management systems

Manage the key contractors to achieve optimal performance and contractual requirements are met

What we are looking for:

Bachelor Degree or Master Degree with minimally 5 years of relevant working experience in system portfolio and application management, IT business analysis, solution design, project management and system operations and maintenance.

Experience in managing projects and product development using waterfall methods and/or agile methods

Experience in establishing vendor contracts, and managing IT vendor performance

Experience in managing operations, handling of issues, and systems monitoring

Expertise in IT Business analysis

Software quality management

Expertise in the following will be an advantage:

Installing, configuring, and implementing new applications and system on GCC or AWS

Application technology, particularly in the area of containers, microservices and cloud technologies

Understanding of cash/material-handling operations, operations engineering or supply chain automation operations

Certifications in PMP/ ScrumMaster\xc2\xae and relevant technical skills

Able to work independently as well as in a team

Ability to work with details and time-sensitive issues.

Good decision-making skills and response to high-pressure situations.

Strong interpersonal communication and organizing skills to coordinate project activities.

Resourceful and possess excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Good analytical skills, and able to mulit-task and deliver results in a timely manner

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 position. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About Monetary Authority of Singapore:

MAS is the central bank of Singapore. Our mission is to promote sustained non-inflationary economic growth, and a sound and progressive financial centre.

Monetary Authority of Singapore