Associate/Assistant Director, Financial Products & Solutions (1-Year Contract)

[What the role is]

The Financial Markets Development Department is looking for a self-motivated individual to join our fast-paced and exciting team. We are responsible for promoting and developing Singapore as a leading global financial centre.

[What you will be working on]

A typical week here takes us across the span of the following areas:

 

• Develop and execute strategies to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore’s financial markets (i.e. equity/fixed income/ FX/gold/derivatives);
• Monitor global and regional market developments, assess impact and identify areas of growth and innovation for Singapore’s capital markets;
• Work closely with industry associations, conferences and other stakeholders to develop thought leadership; and
• Prepare management reports, process tax incentive and grants applications and monitor for compliance.

[What we are looking for]

• Positive attitude and ability to make friends and influence people.
• Curiosity, self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Resilient and adaptable - embraces challenges and learns from setbacks while maintaining a positive outlook
• Keen interest in the public sector.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with numbers and charts (and if not, willing to learn with some guidance).
• Good knowledge of banking and financial markets, in particular, experience in equity capital market is a big plus but not a must – we are more than willing to train and teach! 

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. 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 1-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.