Deputy/Assistant Director, Cross-Border Payments (2-year Contract)

[What the role is]

You will be part of a dynamic team that will drive the next generation of digital payment solutions and enhancement to Singapore’s national payment schemes through cross-border payments linkages with bilateral and multilateral partners, cementing Singapore’s position as a leader in shaping the regional payments landscape.

[What you will be working on]

• Cross-Border Payment Linkages — You will work with financial institutions, foreign regulators and international organisations to manage and expand Singapore’s cross-border payments connectivity network, ensuring their effective operation and continued development. This includes Singapore’s participation in Project Nexus, a multilateral cross-border payments connectivity project, where you will collaborate with internal teams and industry stakeholders on scheme governance, implementation and product development to support its go-to-market.

• Policy and Governance — You will develop and refine relevant policies and frameworks for the governance and risk management of Singapore's cross-border linkages, including ongoing administration and scheme management.

• Partnerships —You will build and maintain strategic relationships with key payment firms, foreign regulatory counterparts, and international agencies, with a focus on advancing cross-border payment initiatives and joint projects.

[What we are looking for]

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, finance, technology or related field

Experience

• Relevant experience in payments product development, public policy or payments regulations

• Experience in transactional banking or payments or in developing and launching new financial products or services will be advantageous

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of local and international payments systems and infrastructure, local and regional payments ecosystem and regulations

• Effective communication skills and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to positively influence across all levels of internal and external stakeholders

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attributes

• A good team player who is highly proactive and self-motivated, with strong learning propensity on the payment industry and keen interest in growing Singapore as a financial centre.

• Strong interpersonal skills, easily connects with people

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a larger team

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 2-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.