Deputy Director/Head (International), International Directorate

Ministry of Finance

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
What the role is:The mission of the International Directorate is to advance and defend Singapore's interests in international finance and establish Singapore as a reputable member of the international financial community. This includes building networks of strategic relationships with other countries, especially in East Asia and the G20 economies; participating and shaping agenda in multilateral fora; and partnering with international financial institutions on specific projects with strong linkages to the economy and job creation in Singapore.What you will be working on:The officer will lead a diverse team to organise multi-pronged overseas trips and develop country positions for key issues. The officer will also work closely with other government agencies and stakeholders to adopt a whole-of-government approaching in promoting Singapore's interests.What we are looking for:
  • Deep knowledge of public policy, economics/finance and/or international relations. • Working knowledge of East Asian or other foreign languages a plus. • Strong analytical mind with excellent verbal, written and networking skills. Comfortable with public speaking and confident in fronting national positions in international fora. • Strong management skills, especially leading diverse teams remotely due to the nature of the job. • Willing and able to travel for prolonged periods. • Suitable for candidates with 6 to 10 years of working experience.
About Ministry of Finance:The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is responsible for managing Singapore's fiscal policies and the structure of its economy. We work to maintain international standards and best practices in areas such as company law, accounting standards, and corporate governance principles. We aim to advance the well-being and development of Singapore by: • achieving a balanced budget through prudent and sustainable fiscal policies; • ensuring the prudent investment of the government's reserves and other public funds; • setting out policies for government procurement, customs regulation, accounting standards and business regulation; • fostering a regulatory environment conducive to business and enterprise; and • ensuring that businesses operating within Singapore's jurisdiction are compatible with international standards and practices, in areas such as company law, accounting standards and corporate governance principles.

Ministry of Finance