Traineeship (Audit & Compliance (Crisis Preparedness)) [GRIT@Gov]

The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector. This traineeship offers opportunity for exposure to digital audit, compliance, and crisis management within the healthcare sector. Trainees will explore the application of data-driven risk assessment, regulatory compliance, technology-enabled contract management, and innovative crisis preparedness frameworks. This role provides valuable experience in both traditional audit functions and emerging digital governance requirements, developing competencies highly sought after in both public and private sectors.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities This traineeship combines digital transformation, audit compliance, and crisis preparedness within Singapore's healthcare system. You will help develop and propose improvements to digital audit platforms, data analytics frameworks, and automated compliance systems whilst conducting risk assessments, validating crisis response mechanisms, and managing contracts and grants. The role offers hands-on exposure and experience with cutting-edge technologies including predictive analytics, automated monitoring, and real-time data visualisation. You will help to develop critical competencies in data analysis, regulatory compliance, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement whilst proposing innovative solutions to enhance operational effectiveness. This position provides excellent preparation for careers in digital government, regulatory technology, public sector consulting, or corporate compliance across various industries, whilst contributing to Singapore's healthcare resilience and crisis preparedness capabilities. Digital Compliance & Audit Systems You will explore and work with cutting-edge digital audit platforms and automated compliance monitoring systems to conduct risk-based assessments across Crisis Strategy and Operations Group (CSOG) operations. This includes utilising advanced data analytics to identify patterns in compliance data, predict potential risk areas, and generate insights from large datasets. You will use statistical analysis tools to evaluate control effectiveness and create predictive models for compliance monitoring. Technology-Enabled Crisis Preparedness You will help develop and validate digital crisis response mechanisms, ensuring that technology systems can support rapid emergency responses whilst maintaining robust governance. This involves using data analytics to assess crisis response performance, analyse historical incident data to improve preparedness frameworks, and develop real-time analytics dashboards that provide actionable insights during emergency situations. Digital Contract & Grant Management You will help to oversee compliance for digitally managed contracts and grants, working with electronic procurement systems and digital payment platforms. Using data analytics, you will identify spending patterns, detect anomalies in payment processes, analyse vendor performance metrics, and conduct trend analysis to optimise contract management processes whilst ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Process Digitalisation & Innovation You will identify opportunities to digitise manual compliance processes through data-driven insights, analysing workflow efficiency metrics to recommend improvements, and implementing automated control mechanisms based on data patterns. This includes using analytics to measure process performance, identify bottlenecks, and design data-informed solutions that enhance operational effectiveness. Data Governance & Analytics You will work extensively with data management systems, using analytics tools to ensure data quality and integrity whilst leveraging machine learning techniques for anomaly detection. This involves conducting statistical analysis of compliance metrics, creating data visualisation reports for stakeholders, and using predictive analytics to forecast compliance trends and potential issues.

Professional Experience/Qualification • Degree in accountancy, business administration, economics, banking & finance, information systems, data analytics, or related disciplines • Internship experience in audit, compliance, digitalisation projects, or related fields would be an advantage • Experience or track record of leading teams and managing stakeholders • Demonstrated experience in project coordination or process improvement initiatives Data Analysis & Technology • Mid to Advanced proficiency in data analysis and interpretation • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly: o Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data modelling) o PowerPoint (presentation development) o Word (report writing) o Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar platforms) o Basic understanding of digital audit systems and automated compliance tools o Ability to work with databases and data visualisation software Communication & Writing • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities • Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills • Experience in policy writing and documentation • Ability to translate complex information into clear insights Leadership & Management • Proven team leadership and people management experience • Project management expertise • Stakeholder management across various levels • Strategic planning and execution capabilities Personal Characteristics & Behaviour 1. Strategic Mindset • Strong policy acumen and analytical thinking • Ability to identify trends and improvement opportunities • Forward-thinking approach to problem-solving 2. Professional Qualities • Results-driven with strong work ethic • Resilient under pressure and adaptable to change • Self-motivated with ability to work independently • Collaborative team player • Commitment to continuous learning and development Key Competencies Required: • Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to assess risk-based compliance issues and evaluate internal control effectiveness using data analytics; ability to grasp regulatory requirements, operational contexts, and crisis scenarios to make sound audit recommendations and identify digital process improvements. • Learning & Putting Skills into Action – Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn complex audit methodologies, digital compliance frameworks, data analytics tools, and crisis management protocols; ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, regulatory requirements, and apply emerging best practices in digital governance and risk management. • Improving & Innovating – Ability to seek continual improvements in audit processes and compliance frameworks through digitalisation; capacity to propose innovative control mechanisms and automated solutions that balance operational speed with governance requirements, particularly in crisis situations, whilst managing associated risks. • Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders including government agencies, healthcare partners, vendors, and internal teams; skills to communicate data-driven audit findings clearly through digital platforms and mobilise stakeholders towards improved compliance and crisis preparedness objectives.