Project Officer, Payments Development & Data Connectivity (Contract)

[What the role is]We are seeking a Project Officer to support the next phase of payments development in Singapore, in particular, with a focus on driving the operational readiness of the Singapore Payments Network (SPaN). SPaN was set up by MAS and the Association of Banks in Singapore in 2025 to provide strong governance over national and cross-border payment schemes, promote continuous payments innovation and encourage active collaboration among key industry players. The Project Officer will support the delivery of a national payment project, working closely with industry stakeholders, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies to ensure successful implementation within scope and timeline. This is a fully remote role.[What you will be working on]Shape the national strategies and plans for the development of Singapore’s payment infrastructures, to ensure their current resilience and capacity to enable market participant to capture opportunities in the payment landscape of the future;Analyse key trends driving payments innovation, cross-border payments, understand governance models and investments in payments infrastructures made by other countries, and derive lessons for Singapore;Work closely with payments ecosystem stakeholders to co-create payment strategies, obtain buy-in for Singapore’s strategic interests, and coordinate implementation of these strategies; andDevelop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and milestones for successful implementation of project, including managing expectations and building trust and shared objectives between different stakeholder groups.[What we are looking for]Education and QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a business, finance, technology or related fieldExperience Solid experience on successful project management on payments/ banking technology projectsRelevant experience in driving digital payments and financial technology development/ implementationKnowledge and SkillsStrong understanding of payment systems, local and global payments landscape, financial technology and infrastructure, and banking industry trends would be an advantageDemonstrated expertise in strategic planning and execution, with strong understanding of project management methodologies and stakeholder management skillsEffective communication skills, with the ability to positively influence across all levels of internal and external stakeholdersStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAttributesStrong interpersonal skills, easily connects with peopleAbility to work independently and as part of a larger teamA good team player who is highly proactive and self-motivated, with strong learning propensity on the payment industry and keen interest in growing Singapore as a financial centre.As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. This is a fully remote and contract role till December 2026. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.Originally posted on Himalayas