Monetary Authority of Singapore

Deputy/Assistant Director, Financial Advisers Supervision (Contract)

Fixed Terms

Closing on 29 Nov 2025

What the role is

The Financial Advisers Supervision Department (FAS) is responsible for admitting and supervising financial advisory intermediaries (including banks and insurers that provide financial advisory services) and insurance brokers.

FAS supervises and administers rules and regulations under the Financial Advisers Act and Insurance Act (on parts relating to insurance intermediaries) to uphold standards of market conduct among intermediaries and their representatives.

What you will be working on

Part of a team responsible for the supervision of financial institutions conducting financial advisory and insurance broking activities. This includes banks and insurers which carry out financial advisory activities, as well as licensed financial advisers.

Involved in assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of financial institutions’ risk management systems and internal controls, and market conduct practices, through both onsite inspection and offsite review.

Involved in reviews related to the supervision of financial institutions, legislative changes, and current processes.

Opportunities to interact with other departments in MAS, as well as external parties such as audit firms, industry bodies, foreign regulators, and other government agencies.

What we are looking for

Strong audit and analytical skills, and ability to pay attention to details, as well as identify broad trends and issues
Possess good written and verbal communication skills
Good working knowledge and experience in financial institutions conducting financial advisory activities
Ability to multi-task and keep to tight timelines
Self-motivated and driven

This is a 1-year contract position. 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 your application process

This job is closing on 29 Nov 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.

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.

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