Deputy Director, Trade Strategy and Security Division

3 days ago

Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 30 Sep 2025

What the role is

The Trade Strategy and Security Division in MTI coordinates and develops Singapore's trade and international economic relation strategies and policies, to safeguard and expand Singapore's economic space.

What you will be working on

As a Deputy Director in the Trade Strategy & Security Division in MTI, you will lead a dynamic team of officers, as well as work with inter-agency teams that comprise MTI's statutory boards and other agencies such as those in the international relations and security domains, to develop Singapore's responses to geo-economic developments in both the economic and security domains, by:

• Assessing the impact and implications of geo-political developments on Singapore's economic and security interests;

• Developing strategies, policies, options and responses to expand Singapore's economic heft or relevance as well as strengthen Singapore's economic resilience;

• Preparing and executing communications and engagement strategies with key public and private sector stakeholders;

• Organising and representing MTI at various high-level inter-agency platforms related to economic, security, and geo-political portfolios; and

• Collaborating and networking with various internal and external stakeholders.

What we are looking for


• Relevant work experience in the Economy Building (EB) domain or area of international relations

• Excellent analytical, writing, communication, presentation and strategic thinking skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills to engage and influence at various levels

• Ability to work effectively across agency boundaries and divisional lines

• Proven leadership and supervisory track record

• Comfort with economic concepts and data a plus

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

About your application process

This job is closing on 30 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 Trade and Industry or the wider Public Service.

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