Deputy/Assistant Director, AI Development (Engagement & Partnerships)

About the role

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) supports the responsible adoption of AI across the financial sector by working with financial institutions, AI firms, FinTechs, technology providers, academia and public-sector partners. Within MAS, the Financial Infrastructure & Artificial Intelligence Office (FIA) leads initiatives on ecosystem development, strategic partnerships, data and digital infrastructure, industry capability building and national-level AI initiatives. This Deputy/Assistant Director role strengthens Singapore's financial AI ecosystem through strategic partnerships, industry engagement and ecosystem development, and is a 3-year contract.

Key responsibilities

• Ecosystem development: develop strategies and initiatives that strengthen Singapore's financial AI ecosystem and support AI innovation in financial services
• Strategic partnerships: build and manage partnerships with financial institutions, AI firms, FinTechs, technology providers, academia and public-sector agencies
• Industry engagement: engage ecosystem participants to identify opportunities, address industry challenges and drive collective action on AI adoption
• Programme management: drive strategic initiatives from concept to implementation, coordinating stakeholders and delivering measurable industry outcomes
• Help shape initiatives that enable the responsible adoption of AI in financial services, and contribute to attracting and anchoring leading AI and technology companies in Singapore's financial ecosystem

Required profile

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in strategy, consulting or business development within financial services, technology or the public sector
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder partnerships and turn strategies into executable outcomes
• Strong awareness of opportunities and challenges in AI adoption, including governance, safety, trust and deployment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and responding to changing stakeholder needs
• Effective communication and stakeholder management, able to engage technical experts and C-suite executives
• Strong writing skills, with experience preparing policy papers and presentations
• Self-motivated, with a positive attitude and a strong desire to deliver meaningful impact