Deputy/Assistant Director, Business Competitiveness (Tax)

Your role will include:
• Tax policy and stakeholder engagement: Engaging relevant MAS departments and other Government agencies to design tax-related policies, schemes and initiatives.
• Tax operations and governance: Overseeing the relevant business processes and governance requirements for the support of effective and timely administration of the various MAS-administered tax schemes and initiatives.
• Surveillance and analysis: Studying the business environment and providing analyses of global tax developments and how it affects the financial sector.
• Industry knowledge and engagement: Providing technical advice on the implementation of MAS-administered tax policies and initiatives to industry practitioners.

• A basic background or prior training in tax and public sector experience is preferred. Those without a specific tax background, but who have assisted in a tax advisory or economic policy role previously, will also be considered.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good team player with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Meticulous and thorough when overseeing incentive schemes.
• Strong interest in financial sector developments and strategies of financial institutions.
 

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.