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 candidate will join a department responsible for:
Regulating offers of units in collective investment schemes (CIS), including real estate investment trusts (REITs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and unit trusts.
This involves administering rules governing fund offers under the Securities and Futures Act and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes, whilst conducting periodic policy reviews to ensure our regime remains effective and relevant in light of market developments and international trends.
Regulating corporate fund raising, take-overs and mergers activities.
This includes developing initiatives to promote fair, orderly and transparent capital markets, and administering the Singapore Take-over Code to ensure an efficient market for corporate control and equal treatment of shareholders.
The role involves regular reviews of relevant rules and regulations, considering market developments and international trends.
Regulating sustainability disclosures by securities issuers and contributing to the development of the broader sustainability reporting ecosystem, including that for ESG Rating and Data Providers and ESG funds.
The position requires active engagement with industry practitioners, global standard setters and international regulators to maintain an effective and relevant regulatory framework that adapts to market developments and international trends.
The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder needs, as well as the agility to respond effectively to emerging developments.
What we are looking for:
Relevant experience or Bachelor in Law or Accountancy
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills and ability to work at both conceptual and operational levels
Natural inquisitiveness and ability to be creative in problem-solving
Proactive and able to work independently
Self-motivated and good team player
Able to conduct independent research and synthesize issues across different domains
About Monetary Authority of Singapore
MAS is the central bank of Singapore.
Our mission is to promote sustained non-inflationary economic growth, and a sound and progressive financial centre.
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