The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) administers and enforces Singapore’s competition and consumer protection laws. Amongst various things, CCCS investigates and takes appropriate actions in cases infringing these laws, whilst at the same time providing effective advice to Government and public authorities on national needs and policies in competition and consumer protection matters.

You will join a team that takes the lead in researching and analysing economic and behavioural issues to support CCCS’s role in safeguarding competition and protecting consumer interests in Singapore. Your roles and responsibilities will involve working in cross-disciplinary teams to: • carry out investigations, industry enquiries and economic analysis in the enforcement of the Competition Act; • carry out research and analysis to ensure CCCS’s economic assessment framework and tools are robust and updated; • research and build up knowledge in behavioural insights and applying the insights in competition and consumer issues; • conduct market studies to understand and tackle competition and consumer protection issues; • advise government agencies on the impact of their policies and regulations on market competition; and, • engage the business community to advocate fair and pro-competitive market practices.

• Relevant background in Economics, Industrial Organisation, Business or Finance • Dynamic, analytical, self-motivated and resourceful • Work well in cross-disciplinary teams • Relevant work experience, including specific industry or public policy experience, would be an advantage • Experience in leading teams would be an advantage for the more senior positions • Applicants with no experience may apply

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCCS”) administers and enforces the Competition Act (Cap. 50B) which empowers CCCS to investigate and adjudicate anti-competitive activities, issue directions to stop and/or prevent anti-competitive activities and impose financial penalties. CCCS is also the administering agency of the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (Cap. 52A) or CPFTA which protects consumers against unfair trade practices in Singapore.