Job Description
Join the AI Office at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Singapore's central financial authority, to lead AI strategy, governance, and technology initiatives that shape the future of financial services. As AI Portfolio and Technology Manager (Contract), you will own the AI portfolio lifecycle—from strategy to delivery—ensuring alignment with MAS objectives, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards. You will drive cross-functional collaboration with business units, risk, IT, and regulatory teams to identify opportunities, define roadmaps, secure funding, and manage vendor partnerships.
You will implement comprehensive governance frameworks for data privacy, model risk management, and explainable AI, while maintaining rigorous risk controls and cybersecurity practices. The role requires strong stakeholder management, analytical rigor, and the ability to translate complex AI concepts into actionable programs that deliver measurable outcomes. You will mentor and build internal capabilities across teams, ensuring governance is integrated into program design and execution.
If you are passionate about shaping responsible AI in the public sector and financial services, and you thrive in a fast-paced, policy-driven environment, this contract role offers a unique opportunity to influence MAS strategy and Singapore's AI-enabled future.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of MAS's AI strategy and portfolio governance, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee end-to-end delivery of AI-enabled programs, including scoping, roadmapping, budgeting, and performance tracking.
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks for data privacy, data quality, model risk management, and Explainable AI (XAI).
- Collaborate with business units, risk, IT, and data science teams to identify opportunities and translate them into actionable programs with clear metrics.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and external partnerships to accelerate AI innovation while maintaining control and compliance.
- Monitor risk, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance for all AI deployments and data flows.
- Build and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering capability development and effective governance culture.
- Provide regular program reporting to MAS leadership and stakeholders, highlighting impact, ROI, and strategic alignment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, data science, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Significant experience in AI governance, portfolio management, and technology strategy, ideally within public sector or regulated financial services.
- Proven track record delivering large-scale AI/ML programs on time and within budget.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills across executives, technical teams, and business units.
- Deep knowledge of data governance, privacy, model risk management, and explainable AI concepts.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), MLOps, AI lifecycle, and cybersecurity practices.
- Contract management and vendor oversight experience.
- Ability to translate business needs into technical roadmaps and actionable programs; excellent analytical problem-solving skills.