Senior Associate/Associate

Ministry of Finance

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 22 Sep 2025

What the role is

The Economic & Fiscal Analysis directorate is responsible for research and analysis on a range of fiscal, economic, and social policy issues key to MOF. This is done through the application of economic theory, econometric modelling, and data analytics methods in close collaboration with partner directorates within MOF and with other agencies. The directorate also develops analytical capabilities within MOF.

What you will be working on

We are seeking candidates with strong capabilities in economic analysis, data analytics, and data management. You would be expected to work closely with various MOF directorates to ideate and deliver impactful projects.
- Conduct analytical studies in close partnership with various MOF teams to inform and evaluate fiscal, economic, and social policies, and strengthen organisational practices
- Forecast various government revenue streams
- Conduct macroeconomic surveillance
- Analyse social inequality and mobility issues
- Develop and maintain data infrastructure to facilitate data access and analysis across MOF
- Support MOF-wide culture efforts, and advise MOF policy teams on data management matters

What we are looking for

• Background and/or prior experience in quantitative areas such as Computer Science, Data Analytics, Economics and Statistics required
• Strong interest in using data to inform, design and evaluate policies
• Experience or interest in data tools such as R, Stata, Tableau, and Python
• Ability to understand policy needs, and tailor analysis to inform policy design
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

About Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is responsible for managing Singapore's fiscal policies and the structure of its economy. We work to maintain international standards and best practices in areas such as company law, accounting standards, and corporate governance principles. We aim to advance the well-being and development of Singapore by:
• achieving a balanced budget through prudent and sustainable fiscal policies;
• ensuring the prudent investment of the government's reserves and other public funds;
• setting out policies for government procurement, customs regulation, accounting standards and business regulation;
• fostering a regulatory environment conducive to business and enterprise; and
• ensuring that businesses operating within Singapore's jurisdiction are compatible with international standards and practices, in areas such as company law, accounting standards and corporate governance principles.

About your application process

This job is closing on 22 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Ministry of Finance or the wider Public Service.