You will be part of the team that is responsible for developing and growing Singapore’s asset management sector, and enhancing Singapore’s value proposition as a global funds centre for the co-location of fund management and domiciliation activities.
Deputy / Assistant Director, Asset Management and Funds Division
Monetary Authority of Singapore
Permanent
Closing on 03 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
In this role, you will:
Formulate and implement strategies to attract top asset managers across both the traditional and alternative sectors including hedge funds, private equity and venture capital to establish a presence in Singapore, and to deepen and diversify their capabilities here;
Work on legislative enhancements to Singapore’s fund structures (including limited partnership and variable capital companies (VCCs)), with the aim of enhancing Singapore’s attractiveness as a leading fund domiciliation centre;
Promote innovation and facilitate the adoption of AI and technology by asset managers and the funds ecosystem, including in areas like fund tokenisation and digitalisation of the fund settlement processes; and
Engage global public investors, such as sovereign wealth and public pension funds, to add to the depth and diversity of the pool of institutional investors in Singapore.
As part of your work, you will be in frequent contact with industry players to keep abreast with market trends and formulate strategies to enhance the growth of the funds ecosystem.
What we are looking for
Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong project management skills and ability to drive projects to completion
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage and influence both internal and external stakeholders
A legal background and/or an understanding of Singapore’s legislative processes will be an advantage but is not a requirement
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
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.
About your application process
This job is closing on 03 Sep 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Monetary Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.