Deputy Director, Workplace Investigations (2-year Contract)

Monetary Authority of Singapore

Fixed Terms

Closing on 26 Aug 2025

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

MAS is seeking an experienced individual to investigate employee grievances and misconduct. The individual will conduct thorough, fair and objective investigations into workplace matters as well as impart investigative techniques and capabilities to the team. The key responsibilities include:

1. Investigation

a) Investigate employee grievances and allegations of misconduct within prescribed time frames.

b) Develop investigation plans, including timeline, stakeholders to involve, interview questions, documents to review, etc.

c) Interview relevant stakeholders and document statements accurately.

d) Gather, analyse and document evidence.

e) Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including HR, Legal, management teams and independent third parties (where applicable).

f) Prepare investigation report, including recommendations where appropriate.

g) Communicate investigation outcomes professionally to all parties (complainants, subjects of investigation, stakeholders).

h) Facilitate execution of recommended actions.

i) Ensure proper case closure and documentation.

2. Reporting and Analytics

a) Maintain comprehensive case statistics and metrics.

b) Prepare regular reports for senior management including:

Case volumes, categories, and resolution rates
Investigation timelines and outcomes

c) Develop and maintain investigation templates and standardised reporting formulas.

3. Capability Development

a) Train, mentor and guide officers with less experience in investigations.

b) Develop investigation toolkits and resources where appropriate.

c) Review and enhance investigation standard operating procedure.

d) Stay current with latest investigation techniques and best practices.

e) Update case database and distil key learning points.

What we are looking for

Job Requirements

Proven experience in workplace investigations and employee relations, preferably in a public sector agency.
Strong knowledge of relevant public sector policies and disciplinary frameworks; employment laws, disciplinary procedures, and grievance handling in Singapore.
Advanced interviewing techniques including cognitive interviewing.
Expertise in evidence collection, analysis and documentation.
Strong conflict resolution, mediation skills and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain neutral and objective.
Strong stakeholder management skills across all levels of staff.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple cases.
Candidates who are IHRP-certified will be considered favourably.

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 26 Aug 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.