Deputy/Assistant Director, AI Development (NAIC Secretariat)

About the role

This is a 3-year contract role serving as the secretariat for all matters relating to the National AI Council (NAIC) within the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The Financial Infrastructure & Artificial Intelligence Office (FIA) leads AI initiatives in financial services, and this position coordinates MAS' participation in NAIC and related inter-agency platforms, supports senior management engagements, drives follow-up on national AI priorities and helps shape MAS' contributions to AI policy and ecosystem development.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of strategic AI initiatives for the financial sector, coordinating stakeholders, tracking milestones and monitoring outcomes
• Coordinate MAS' participation in cross-agency AI initiatives involving multiple government agencies and stakeholders
• Engage with government agencies, financial institutions, technology firms, AI companies, research institutions and ecosystem partners to align priorities and drive collective action
• Develop workplans, monitor progress across workstreams and facilitate resolution of implementation issues
• Coordinate inputs, track deliverables, prepare briefing materials and support senior management engagements

Required profile

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in strategy, policy development, programme management, consulting, technology, economic development or the public sector
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and turn strategic priorities into executable workplans
• Strong programme and project management skills, including managing timelines, interdependencies, risks and reporting across workstreams
• Strong writing and presentation skills, with experience preparing policy papers, senior management briefs, meeting materials and executive-level presentations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Self-motivated, with sound judgement, initiative, adaptability and a desire to deliver national impact

Applicants may be asked to complete a medical declaration and/or further assessment during shortlisting. Shortlisting decisions are communicated within 4 weeks of the closing date.