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]You will be part of a team responsible for nurturing an attractive and conducive business environment for financial institutions. This includes developing and executing tax policies and strategies to support the growth of Singapore as an international financial sector.Your role will include:Tax policy and stakeholder engagement: Engaging relevant MAS departments and other Government agencies to design tax-related policies, schemes and initiatives.Tax operations and governance: Overseeing the relevant business processes and governance requirements for the support of effective and timely administration of the various MAS-administered tax schemes and initiatives.Surveillance and analysis: Studying the business environment and providing analyses of global tax developments and how it affects the financial sector.Industry knowledge and engagement: Providing technical advice on the implementation of MAS-administered tax policies and initiatives to industry practitioners.[What we are looking for]A basic background or prior training in tax and public sector experience is preferred. Those without a specific tax background, but who have assisted in a tax advisory or economic policy role previously, will also be considered.Effective communication and stakeholder management skillsGood team player with a strong sense of responsibility and initiativeStrong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically.Meticulous and thorough when overseeing incentive schemes.Strong interest in financial sector developments and strategies of financial institutions.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.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