[What the role is]
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 Organisation Development and Planning Division (ODP) is responsible for driving long-term organisational effectiveness in MAS. Drawing from various disciplines and fields, ODP comprises dynamic individuals with competencies across culture and leadership development, change management and internal communications, behavioural sciences, and corporate planning. The division also serves as the Secretariat of the MAS Board and the Appeal Advisory Panel (AAP).
In this role, you will be primarily responsible for the MAS Board, Appeal and Corporate Planning portfolios:
Board secretariat: Lead on, inter alia, organising the quarterly Board meetings, handling the appointments of Board members, and reviewing board governance policies and processes, such as code of conduct, remuneration and conflict of interest matters.
AAP secretariat: On appeals, any person aggrieved by an administrative decision by the MAS can appeal to the Minister-in-charge of MAS. In such cases, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire appeal administrative process, and will be required to liaise directly with various parties, including the Minister, the AAP members, both parties to the appeal and the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC).
Corporate planning: Lead on organisation-wide projects that will require you to coordinate across departments in MAS. Some of these projects relate to whole-of-government initiatives, which involves liaising with other agencies. You will also be responsible for strengthening corporate governance and ensuring organisation excellence within MAS.
As part of a dynamic team that drives organisational development and culture change in MAS, you will also have opportunities to explore new areas beyond the detailed responsibilities above. Depending on your interests and experience, you can look forward to being involved in designing, developing and delivering OD initiatives related to leadership alignment, culture change and employee engagement, at both organisational and project levels.
[What we are looking for]
3-5 years of relevant work experience, i.e. policy and planning
Able to write clearly, synthesise messages and communicate effectively
Strong analytical, problem solving and reasoning skills
Excellent organisation skills, meticulous and ability to multi-task
Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Effective project management skills and thrives in a fast-paced and fluid environment
Able to work well independently as well as in a team environment
Experience in or working with the public service will be an advantage.
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
