Deputy/Assistant Director, Business Competitiveness (Tax)

[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

Your role will include:

• Tax incentive scheme advocacy and design: Engaging relevant MAS departments to understand how tax schemes and incentives can support the development of Singapore’s financial sector. Facilitate the engagement of other Government agencies collectively advocate for, co-design, and operationalise tax-related schemes and initiatives, including through drafting tax circulars for the industry.
• Tax operations and governance: Overseeing the relevant business processes and governance requirements to support effective and timely administration of MAS-administered tax schemes and initiatives.
• Surveillance and policy analysis: Studying the business environment and providing analyses of global tax developments, how they differ from Singapore’s tax framework, and how these affect Singapore’s financial sector.
• Industry knowledge and engagement: Providing technical advice on the implementation of MAS-administered tax policies and initiatives to industry practitioners.

[What we are looking for]

• A basic background or prior training in tax. Those without a specific tax background, but who have assisted in a tax advisory or economic policy role previously, will also be considered.
• Be comfortable working with multiple stakeholders across MAS and other government agencies, being comfortable in understanding and proposing constructive alternatives to resolve differences in opinion.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills to explain thought process clearly in a concise and structured manner.
• Be comfortable working as part of a team, taking the initiative to seek inputs from others and in supporting the team in its goals
• Be able to dive into details, identify the relevant information needed for decisions, analyse the issue, assess the pros and cons of various options, and recommend a course of action.

The following would be an advantage:

• Strong interest in financial sector developments and strategies of financial institutions.
• Prior public sector experience

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.

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.