Associate/Assistant Director, Asset Mgt & Funds (Funds Team) (1-Yr Contract)

Masexecutive

OtherAssistant Director

3 views0 saves0 applied

Apply Now

Quick Summary

Overview

[What the role is]The Funds Team in MAS’ Asset Management and Funds Division seeks to sustainably grow Singapore’s asset management industry,

Technical Tools

OtherAssistant Director

The Funds Team in MAS’ Asset Management and Funds Division seeks to sustainably grow Singapore’s asset management industry, and to enhance Singapore’s value proposition as a global funds centre for the co-location of fund management and fund domiciliation activities.

The team monitors global trends and developments in the asset management industry and funds ecosystem to tap areas of growth in the sector. This includes:
- Enhancing investment fund structures that are available in Singapore such as the trusts, limited partnerships and the Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) vehicle;
- Conceptualising and driving industry development projects, and
- Efforts to modernise and digitalise the funds ecosystem.

Responsibilities

~1 min read

For this role, you will be responsible for the administration of MAS’ grants and tax incentives for funds, while also contributing to the implementation and refinement of the portal system currently under development. You will be in frequent contact with industry players to review tax incentive and grant applications, evaluate KPIs and handle exceptions. You are expected to have good written communication and analytical skills. Prior experience in supporting the development of new technology systems or experience within the asset management industry is not required but will be an advantage.

Knowledge in MS Word and MS Excel
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills and strong team player
Careful and meticulous worker
Independent worker who is motivated to drive projects and tasks to successful completion
You will be working in a fast-paced environment that will require the ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders, as well as the agility to respond to changes and developments

You will be working in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders, as well as the agility to respond to changes and developments. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. This is a 1-year contract. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.