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 join our dynamic team that drives the development of capital, liquidity and large exposure standards for the banking sector, including MAS\' implementation of Basel III. You will contribute to the financial system\'s resilience by shaping and applying prudential frameworks in light of emerging financial industry trends.

In this role, you will conduct research and analyses on international developments and industry practices, and develop and analyse policy options to address solvency, liquidity, credit, market and operational risks through our prudential frameworks, and draft legislative changes to implement these policies. You will also engage in issues discussed at international regulatory fora, in particular the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, to influence global policymaking on capital, liquidity and large exposure standards. You will work closely with bank supervisors and interact with industry players.

You will also have opportunities to participate in multi-disciplinary project teams that aim to tackle difficult problems and offer fresh thinking within the broader Prudential and Policy Department.

What we are looking for:

Be able to assess a complex issue critically, breaking it down into tractable components. They will be able to dive into details rigorously, ask probing questions, identify the relevant information needed for decisions, assess the pros and cons of various options, and recommend effective and practical solutions.

Write and speak clearly and crisply on technical issues to a range of audiences in terms that they can understand.

Be comfortable working as part of a team, taking the initiative to seek inputs from others, and synthesising views while being able to consider differences in opinion.

Be comfortable learning independently, understanding gaps in knowledge and skills and taking advantage of opportunities and resources to develop professionally.

Have a keen interest in formulating policies in the financial sector, and in financial risk assessment and measurement.

The following would be an advantage:

Quantitative skills in finance, risk analytics or statistical analysis is preferred.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

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