Senior/Lead Economist, Economic Surveillance (International Economy)(Contract)

Monetary Authority of Singapore

Fixed Terms

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

This position sits with our Economic Surveillance Department.

To conduct surveillance and forecasting of Asian economies.
To conduct research on international macroeconomic and financial trends and developments.
To prepare and coordinate briefs, reports, and speeches for senior management
To contribute to the work of staff with other country portfolios within MAS and in other government ministries/agencies
To guide younger officers on general macroeconomic surveillance and analysis

What we are looking for

Minimum bachelor’s degree in economics
10 years’ experience and exposure to macroeconomic analysis and forecasting
(Specialisation in the Asian economies would be an advantage)
Economic analysis and econometric skills
Competent grasp of macroeconomic frameworks, models, and theories to analyse and interpret economic developments, and to conduct simulation and forecasting exercises
Good economic research and writing skills
Ability to lead a small team of economists and research staff
Excellent presentational skills and ability to represent MAS at meetings and conferences

This is a 1-year contract position. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

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

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.