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Senior Executive, Research Finance and Partnership
Role summary
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The Senior Executive will support research finance administration and partnership activities at Nanyang Technological University. Responsibilities are likely to include monitoring research grants, preparing budgets and financial reports, coordinating with internal departments and external partners, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and supporting the development and management of research collaborations. Candidates should have a relevant degree, preferably in finance, accounting, business, research administration, or a related discipline, together with experience in grant management, financial analysis, partnership coordination, or university operations. Strong organisational, communication, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills are expected. Familiarity with research funding policies, accounting systems, and Microsoft Office would be advantageous.
Can I work in Singapore?
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How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
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Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major public research university located in Singapore. It is recognised internationally for strengths in engineering, technology, science, business, education, medicine, and interdisciplinary research. NTU operates a large, environmentally focused campus and works closely with government agencies, industry partners, and overseas institutions. The university supports extensive research programmes, innovation initiatives, graduate education, and knowledge transfer, making research funding and partnership administration an important part of its operations. NTU employs academic, professional, administrative, and technical staff from Singapore and around the world. Its working environment combines the structure of a public institution with an international, research-driven outlook. Employees may benefit from professional development, exposure to high-impact projects, and collaboration with researchers and organisations across Singapore and globally.