Officer, Asset Mgt & Funds (Funds team) (1-Yr Contract)

What the role is

The team’s responsibility is to contribute towards the sustainable growth of the asset management industry, and to enhance Singapore’s value proposition as a global funds centre for the co-location of fund management and domiciliation activities. The team will monitor global trends and developments in the industry to tap areas of growth in the sector, such as to support the enhancement of investment fund structures, such as the Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) framework, to conceptualise and drive industry development projects, and to strengthen capabilities in the funds ecosystem.

What you will be working on

As part of the team’s developmental efforts, you will be tasked to support tax incentive and grants administration work, 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 communication and analytical skills. Experience in the asset management industry will be an advantage.

What we are looking for

• No working experience required
• Knowledge in MS Word and MS Excel
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and strong team player
• Careful and meticulous worker
• 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 development

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.