Senior/Assistant Director

What the role is: The Pro-Enterprise Panel (PEP) team is part of MTI's Enterprise Development Division which is responsible for the growth of Singapore's enterprises. We are passionate about working with businesses and regulatory agencies to create a smart and agile regulatory regime that serves to enable innovation, new business models and technological advancements. Businesses in such an environment will be more competitive, productive, and Singapore will be the perfect base for businesses looking to internationalise. We are advocates within the Government for businesses, seeking and acting on feedback and novel business proposals, pushing for regulatory flexibility and piloting of new business ideas while maintaining regulatory robustness to protect public interest and safety. We work closely with the Public Service Division on regulatory transformation efforts to reduce compliance burden and enhance regulatory nimbleness, and with the SME Pro-Enterprise Office (SME PEO) based in Enterprise Singapore to identify systemic regulatory gaps and pain points, as well as seek out and act on suggestions on how government rules and regulations can be improved. Our ideal candidate for the role is a self-starter and a creative problem solver, who can switch between detailed analysis and high-level strategic thinking, build a network of partners both in the private and public sector, and has a good understanding of the regulatory considerations and processes in Singapore. What you will be working on: Key responsibilities: Serve as secretariat to the Pro-Enterprise Panel, a private-public panel chaired by the Head, Civil Service and comprising business leaders and senior public officers. Review novel business proposals and push for regulatory flexibility to support the piloting of innovative business ideas. Provide strategic vision and implement performance indicators to measure regulatory excellence across the public serviced. Conduct benchmarking exercise for all regulatory agencies to identify areas of strengths and weakness, and partner agencies to develop action plans to improve pro-enterprise orientation. Maintain oversight of Singapore's regulatory rankings and work with partners and agencies on areas of improvement. Collaborate with businesses and regulatory agencies to identify pro-enterprise gaps and conduct reviews to address them. Seek out and exchange best practices with forward leaning international regulatory agencies who share our goal of creating an enabling business environment. What we are looking for: We are looking for adaptable, resourceful and driven individuals who thrive in a fast-moving environment, have a keen interest in enabling a pro-enterprise environment, adept at working with diverse stakeholders both within and outside the public sector, and are equipped with the following qualities and competencies: Strong analytical capabilities. Relevant working experience in regulatory policy development, strategic planning or organisational transformation-related work. Experience in relationship building and networking. Good interpersonal skills, basic project management skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders. Highly adaptable, resourceful and driven. Excellent writing and presentation skills, with confidence to present to C-Level executives. Strong work ethic and attention to detail. About Ministry of Trade and Industry The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of talent, enterprise and innovation. Our mission is to promote economic growth and create good jobs to enable Singaporeans to improve their lives. In MTI, you can expect an exciting, challenging and rewarding career#J-18808-Ljbffr