Deputy/Assistant Director, Market Conduct Policy

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

The Market Conduct Policy Division contributes to the development of Singapore as a trusted international financial services centre by supporting MAS' active participation in international standard-setting bodies such as the International Organization of Securities Commissions, and other international and regional fora such as the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum, to advance Singapore's position and influence international policies in developing and regulating the capital markets.  The Market Conduct Policy Division also formulates and implements policies to ensure transparency and fair dealing by financial institutions in the conduct of their business with customers. This includes policy reviews involving culture and conduct at financial institutions. The division also oversees the development of consumer protection safeguards, corporate governance standards for listed companies and regulatory policies to enable a smooth dispute resolution process for the consumer in Singapore.

As a member of the international team within the division, you will be involved in the planning, coordination of and participation in international engagements with other securities regulators and relevant capital market stakeholders and have opportunities to understand the latest in international regulatoy thinking. You may also be involved in policy work undertaken by the division.

What we are looking for

• Proactive and self-motivated, with ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Enquiring, analytical mind with the ability to come up with creative solutions
• Confident, independent individual who thrives in a fluid environment
• Strong ability to engage multiple stakeholders, with good interpersonal skills
• Good team player with strong project management skills and excellent organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You will be working in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders, as well as the agility to respond to changes and developments. You will be part of MAS delegations to certain international and regional capital markets fora.

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

This is a 2-year contract. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.