Singapore’s payments industry is evolving rapidly with diverse set of players from remittance agents to digital payment token service providers. With the vibrant development of the industry, you will join a dynamic team which is responsible for reviewing and formulating the regulatory policies relating to payment systems and payment institutions. You will play an important role in shaping the regulatory regime for the industry, balancing the objectives of managing risks while facilitating innovation.
Deputy/ Assistant Director, Payments Policy Division
Monetary Authority of Singapore
Permanent
Closing on 01 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
You will work closely with other relevant MAS departments and interact regularly with the industry to address policy concerns, initiate reviews, and follow through with legislative changes as necessary. You will also be responsible to monitor global developments with the aim of enhancing our regulatory policies and practices as relevant.
What we are looking for
Confident, independent individual who thrives in a fluid environment.
Keen interest in shaping the payments regulatory landscape through regulatory and policy formulation.
Enjoy having robust discussions to think critically and rigorously about problems and formulate effective and practical solutions.
Capacity to analyse strategically and synthesize synthesise cross-cutting implications from diverse sources.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
High degree of self-motivation and initiative.
Ability to develop working relationships inside and outside of the department.
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. 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 01 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.