Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore

IRAS Management Associate Programme

Fixed Terms

Closing on 30 Mar 2026

What the role is

[What the role is]
At IRAS, we believe that people are critical to our success. We are committed to developing the potential of talented individuals through the IRAS Scholarships and the Management Associate Programme.
Our Management Associate Programme is designed to nurture and build our future leaders.

What you will be working on

[What you will be working on]
Join our 2-year Management Associate Programme and become part of a team that enables Singapore's economic growth. This structured programme is designed to provide you with exposure to policy formulation, operations management, and strategic initiatives that support our nation's growth.

Enable Singapore's Economic Growth
Play a direct role in shaping policies and operations that fuel Singapore's economic success. Your work will impact taxpayers, businesses, and stakeholders, contributing meaningfully to our nation's continued growth and competitiveness on the global stage.

Multi-Disciplinary Excellence
Experience our distinctive multi-disciplinary approach through rotations across at least two distinct business areas. Build versatile competencies spanning policy development, operational excellence, data analytics, and strategic functions—preparing you to tackle complex challenges from multiple perspectives.

Continuous Learning Culture
Join a community of experts who never stop learning. Access premium training programmes, including overseas development opportunities and cross-agency exposure. Our Senior Leaders will mentor you personally, sharing their expertise whilst encouraging your intellectual curiosity and professional growth.

Innovation Through Collaboration
Become part of an innovative and collaborative team where your ideas matter. Work alongside fellow Management Associates and seasoned professionals who value diverse perspectives, creative problem-solving, and collective achievement in delivering exceptional public service.

Selection Process
You will go through 4 stages of assessment as follows:
•Video interview and written assessment
•Screening interview
•Cognitive/ psychometric tests
•Panel interview with Senior Management

Application Cycle
Application Period – October 2025 to February 2026

Interviews will take place from November 2025 to April 2026.

Successful applicants will commence from 1 Jul 2026.

What we are looking for

[What we are looking for]
Apply to our Management Associate Programme if you have what we are looking for:
•Singaporean/ Singapore Permanent Resident undergraduate in your final year of study in any discipline; or a recent graduate with 2 years or less of working experience
•Dynamic, agile individual
•Strong academic achievements in any discipline
•Excellent Co-Curricular Activities track record
•Proven leadership abilities. Applicants with working experiences should have a strong track record in demonstrating this through past work experiences.
•Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to be able to develop, recommend and implement initiatives that would positively impact taxpayers and stakeholders.

About your application process

This job is closing on 30 Mar 2026.

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 Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.

About Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore

Our Mission: • Act as an agent of the Government and provide service in administering, assessing, collecting and enforcing payment of taxes • Advise the Government and represent Singapore internationally on matters relating to taxation

Learn more about Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore