Job Description

What the role is:
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.
What you will be working on:
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 skills
• Good team player with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative
• Strong 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. 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.

Skills Required