Senior/Lead Economist, Financial & Markets Surveillance

[What the role is]

The Macroprudential Surveillance Department conducts surveillance of the global and domestic financial systems to identify emerging trends and vulnerabilities that have an impact on financial stability. We work closely with MAS' supervisory departments to ensure that both macro- and micro-prudential perspectives inform our assessments and policy recommendations.

We are looking for an experienced hire who has deep, hands-on familiarity with financial markets and a strong quantitative research background. You will lead and contribute to surveillance and research on financial stability issues, present assessments to senior management, and help shape MAS' thinking on financial stability issues. Your work will feed into MAS' annual Financial Stability Review and contribute to international policy discussions.

[What you will be working on]

• Monitor and analyse developments across G10 and regional financial markets — spanning FX, rates, equities, and derivatives — to identify emerging risks and vulnerabilities with implications for Singapore's financial system

• Conduct surveillance of the Singapore financial sector, with a particular focus on financial markets and non-bank financial intermediaries

• Undertake empirical research on financial stability topics, drawing on econometric and data analytics methods

• Contribute to special topical studies on the financial sector and markets in Singapore and the broader region

[What we are looking for]

The ideal candidate has meaningful experience working in or closely with financial markets, and can bring that market intuition to bear on macroprudential surveillance and research. Specifically, we are looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated experience in G10 and regional financial markets, with working knowledge across FX, rates, equities, and derivatives markets

• Strong quantitative and econometric skills, with a track record of applying these methods to macro-financial research

• A comprehensive understanding of current macroeconomic and financial issues, particularly those relevant to Asia and the global financial system

• Excellent written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex analysis clearly to senior audiences

• The drive to produce timely, rigorous analysis both independently and as part of a team

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.