Monetary Authority of Singapore

Senior/Lead Economist, Financial & Markets Surveillance

Permanent

Closing on 14 May 2026

What the role is

The Macroprudential Surveillance Department conducts surveillance of the global and domestic financial systems to identify emerging trends and vulnerabilities that have an impact on financial stability. We work closely with MAS' supervisory departments to ensure that both macro- and micro-prudential perspectives inform our assessments and policy recommendations.

We are looking for an experienced hire who has deep, hands-on familiarity with financial markets and a strong quantitative research background. You will lead and contribute to surveillance and research on financial stability issues, present assessments to senior management, and help shape MAS' thinking on financial stability issues. Your work will feed into MAS' annual Financial Stability Review and contribute to international policy discussions.

What you will be working on

Monitor and analyse developments across G10 and regional financial markets — spanning FX, rates, equities, and derivatives — to identify emerging risks and vulnerabilities with implications for Singapore's financial system
Conduct surveillance of the Singapore financial sector, with a particular focus on financial markets and non-bank financial intermediaries
Undertake empirical research on financial stability topics, drawing on econometric and data analytics methods
Contribute to special topical studies on the financial sector and markets in Singapore and the broader region

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate has meaningful experience working in or closely with financial markets, and can bring that market intuition to bear on macroprudential surveillance and research. Specifically, we are looking for someone with:

Demonstrated experience in G10 and regional financial markets, with working knowledge across FX, rates, equities, and derivatives markets
Strong quantitative and econometric skills, with a track record of applying these methods to macro-financial research
A comprehensive understanding of current macroeconomic and financial issues, particularly those relevant to Asia and the global financial system
Excellent written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex analysis clearly to senior audiences
The drive to produce timely, rigorous analysis both independently and as part of a team

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 14 May 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 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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