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 Market Conduct Policy Division contributes to the development of Singapore as a trusted international financial services centre by formulating and implementing policies to ensure transparency and fair dealing by financial institutions in the conduct of their business with customers. This includes policy reviews involving culture and conduct at financial institutions.The Division oversees the development of consumer protection safeguards, including regulatory requirements that protect and empower investors, as MAS continues to keep pace with the proliferation and increased complexity of financial products. You will be part of the team that is responsible for working with industry stakeholders to review corporate governance standards for listed companies in Singapore and to review regulatory policies to enable a smooth dispute resolution process for the consumer in Singapore.As a member of the policy team, you will be responsible for collating information on global regulatory developments, summarising, reviewing and drafting policy considerations aimed at ensuring that our regulatory regime remains robust and effective to address risks to the industry and continue to promote market efficiency and support a vibrant growth in the capital markets eco-system.As MAS is an active participant in international standard setting, the Division also supports MAS\' work with international standard-setting bodies, such as the International Organization of Securities Commissions, and other international fora to advance Singapore\'s position and influence international policies in developing and regulating the capital markets. You may also be involved in the coordination of international engagements and have opportunities to understand the latest in international regulatory thinking.What we are looking for:Proactive and self-motivated, with ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders in a fast-paced environmentEnquiring, analytical mind with the ability to come up with creative solutionsConfident, independent individual who thrives in a fluid environmentStrong ability to engage multiple stakeholders, with good interpersonal skillsGood team player with strong project management skills and excellent organisational skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsYou 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.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