JOB DETAILS

Assistant/Deputy Director, International Department (1-Year Contract)

CompanyPublic Service Division
LocationSingapore
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 10, 2026
About The Company
The Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore's Smart Nation initiative and public sector digital transformation. We harness the power of technology to make lives better for citizens, businesses, international audiences and the public service sector. Our mission: Engineering Digital Government, Making Lives Better. Our goal is to create a government that is "Digital to the Core, and Serves with Heart". We achieve this by using technology to create services that are easy, seamless and secure for people to use, and placing the needs of citizens and businesses at the centre of everything we do. As a digital government, our public officers are also able to continually upskill, adapt to new challenges and work more effectively across agencies as well as with citizens and businesses in Singapore.
About the Role

[What the role is]

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and analysing regional and international monetary and financial developments.

[What you will be working on]

You will work closely with a dynamic team to develop and advocate MAS’ positions at various multilateral fora such as ASEAN, EMEAP, G20, IMF, FSB, BIS and other key international platforms and standard setting bodies. Part of your role would also be to contribute to advancing bilateral cooperation and relations with MAS’ foreign counterparts, and you may have the opportunity to be involved in financial services free trade agreement negotiations as well.

[What we are looking for]

  • International relations, regulatory policy or supervisory experience would be an advantage

  • Background in Economics, Political Science and International Relations would also be an advantage.

  • Strong analytical skills and able to think strategically.

  • Resilient, proactive, able to multi-task and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

  • Team player with good networking and organisational skills.

  • Applicants must be Singapore citizens.

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.

Key Skills
Monetary policy analysisFinancial development analysisInternational relationsRegulatory policySupervisory experienceStrategic thinkingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsNetworkingOrganisational skillsMulti-taskingStakeholder management
Categories
Finance & AccountingGovernment & Public SectorManagement & LeadershipConsulting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
You will monitor and analyze regional and international monetary and financial developments while advocating MAS' positions at multilateral platforms. Additionally, you will advance bilateral cooperation and relations with foreign counterparts and participate in financial services free trade agreement negotiations.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
4475
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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