Industry Engagement Manager, AI Initiatives (1-year Contract)

[What the role is]

MAS is working on multiple fronts to ensure our financial institutions and workforce are positioned well to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI). We are seeking a dynamic early-mid career professional to support industry engagement efforts that will strengthen the AI capabilities of Singapore's financial sector and our workforce.

As an Industry Engagement Manager for AI initiatives, you will coordinate engagement activities around AI developments across Singapore's financial industry. Working within our Financial Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence Office (FIA), you will be instrumental in developing engagement strategies and partnerships that advance Singapore's digital financial infrastructure whilst serving our broader economy. This position offers the unique opportunity to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange, ensuring that Singapore remains a global leader in financial innovation. You will work directly with banks, insurers, FinTechs, and technology leaders to facilitate dialogue, gather insights, and drive collective action on AI adoption.

[What you will be working on]

This role entails the following responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive industry engagement strategies for AI initiatives, building strong relationships with financial institutions, technology providers, and industry associations to foster collaborative AI innovation and adoption

• Organise stakeholder meetings, workshops, and industry forums that bring together diverse participants to share insights, discuss challenges, and co-create solutions for responsible AI implementation in financial services

• Coordinate cross-sector collaboration initiatives including public-private partnerships, industry working groups, and international cooperation programmes that advance Singapore's position as a leading AI-enabled financial centre

• Gather and synthesise industry feedback, market intelligence, and stakeholder insights to inform policy development, programme design, and strategic decision-making for MAS industry development initiatives and regulatory approaches

Why Join Us:

• Work at the exciting intersection of AI, policy, and financial sector transformation, shaping the future of Singapore's financial landscape through cutting-edge technology initiatives

• Collaborate extensively with global leaders in finance and technology, gaining access to frontier learning experiences in a rapidly evolving environment

• Drive meaningful collaboration between public and private sectors, facilitating partnerships that accelerate innovation while ensuring robust governance and risk management in AI deployment

If you are passionate about fostering collaboration to drive AI transformation in finance and want to contribute to Singapore's continued leadership through strategic industry engagement, we would like to hear from you. This role offers the perfect blend of relationship building, strategic influence, and meaningful impact in one of the world's most dynamic financial centres.

[What we are looking for]

• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience in business development, partnership management, industry relations, or client engagement roles within financial services or technology sectors

• Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior executives, industry leaders, and diverse stakeholder groups across complex organisational environments

• Experience organising and facilitating professional events, workshops, and stakeholder meetings with ability to manage complex logistics and diverse participant needs

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels from technical experts to C-suite executives

• Understanding of AI and emerging technologies in financial services with ability to discuss technical concepts and their business implications with industry participants

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, FinTech, Information Technology, or related field

• Background in AI, or emerging technology sectors with understanding of innovation ecosystems and technology adoption challenges in financial services

• Knowledge of Singapore's financial services landscape, regulatory environment, and experience with Asian financial markets and cross-border collaboration

• Experience with international engagement including managing relationships with global financial institutions, technology companies, or regulatory counterparts

• Experience structuring collaboration frameworks, and experience negotiating and managing formal partnership agreements

Personal Attributes:

• Exceptional relationship building skills with natural ability to connect with diverse stakeholders and build trust across different organisational cultures and backgrounds

• Results-oriented mindset with focus on building relationships that drive measurable outcomes for Singapore's financial sector and AI initiative objectives

• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment with changing priorities and emerging technologies

• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning in rapidly evolving AI and financial technology landscapes

This will be a 1-year contract. 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.