When assigned a case, you will conduct thorough investigation into offences of unauthorised travel committed by the bankrupt under Bankruptcy Act (Cap.20) / Insolvency, Restructuring & Dissolution Act 2018.
Ministry of Law
Investigation Officer (Investigation & Enforcement), IPTO-LED, 11-month contract
Contract
Closing on 25 Nov 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
As part of the investigation team, you will be required to perform the following:
• Conduct investigative interviews with the relevant parties into offences committed by bankrupts who travelled out of Singapore without having obtained prior permission from the trustee-in-bankruptcy.
• Gather, review and assess evidence, and prepare reports on the investigative findings and recommend the appropriate enforcement actions in accordance with the prevailing enforcement framework.
• Administer enforcement-related actions such as issuing warning, composition offers and assist the prosecution officer for cases warranting prosecution.
• Engage and coordinate with internal and external parties for investigation/enforcement-related matters.
What we are looking for
The following are the skills, attributes and relevant experience you should possess:
• Experience in investigation or enforcement work.
• Good command in spoken and written English; conversance in multiple languages is an added advantage.
• Meticulous and able to work both independently and as a team.
• Ability to manage time well and work under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ability to work using case management systems.
• Possess high standards of professionalism, personal discipline and integrity.
Successful candidates will be appointed on a 11-month non-renewable contract.
About your application process
This job is closing on 25 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 Ministry of Law or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Law
In Singapore, having the rule of law and advancing people’s access to justice are not just lofty ideals but the backbone of a functioning and a progressive society. At the Ministry of Law, not only do we contribute to developing the legal frameworks and policies that uphold our way of life, but also to providing community legal services that Singaporeans benefit from. The key policies we oversee include Singapore’s legal and intellectual property infrastructure, the civil and criminal justice systems as well as land resources.
Our officers are experts from different fields, and enjoy an excellent and challenging career in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunity to grow. If you share our vision of shaping the future of Singapore, you will definitely fit right in here at MinLaw.
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