Job Description

[What the role is]
he Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99s economic and financial landscape.

[What you will be working on]

Deputy Director / Assistant Director \xe2\x80\x93 Financial Misconduct Surveillance Division

You will be a member of a team responsible for monitoring corporate announcements and transactions involving listed issuers, with a view to promoting a high standard of disclosure and facilitating a fair and orderly market. You will perform surveillance to detect financial misconduct including abusive, manipulative or illegal trading practices in the capital markets, particularly for breaches of market misconduct offences under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA). You will conduct preliminary inquiries to determine appropriate follow-up action.

You will work closely with other regulatory bodies including the Singapore Exchange Regulation and the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority in monitoring corporate disclosures and financial reports. You will be expected to keep abreast of changes in securities law, listing rules and accounting standards, and be able to apply them while having regard to the commercial substance of the transactions undertaken by listed issuers.

You can be expected to be challenged intellectually and professionally as you work closely with regulators, investigators, as well as industry practitioners. You will gain insight into Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s equity market and the regulatory framework governing listed issuers and fund-raising activities, as well as how capital markets participants operate, and the rules and regulations at play, as you play an important role in MAS\' enhanced enforcement regime under the SFA.

[What we are looking for]

• Relevant experience or degree in Accounting, Auditing, or forensics preferred
• Passion for investigative and regulatory work
• Have a questioning mind and meticulous

• Strong analytical, communication skills and writing 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.
• As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
• All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting

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