Associate Director, Strategic Intelligence , APAC

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking an Associate Director to manage commercial due diligence and strategic projects across APAC, with opportunities based in Singapore or London. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and fluent language skills to handle complex investigations, present findings, and ensure effective project management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in commercial writing or advisory roles.
• Strong understanding of commercial operations and risk factors.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Identify operational and commercial risks across industries.
• Develop strategies for interviews and research engagement.
• Create structured reports analyzing investigative findings.

Skills

Fluency in Chinese

Fluency in English

Commercial acumen

Cultural awareness

Project management

Job description

We have partnered with an organisation who are seeking a skilled Associate Director to oversee commercial due diligence and strategic projects throughout APAC. This role can be based in London or Singapore.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, self-starting professional with a strong commercial and cultural acumen, ready to manage complex investigative projects with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Identify critical areas of focus by evaluating operational and commercial risks across various industries and regions.
• Develop strategies for interviews, research, and source engagement.
• Assess the reliability of intelligence sources and reported issues.
• Manage investigative processes, track leads, and guide interviews.
• Create and deliver concise, commercially relevant briefings to senior clients, including high-profile companies.
• Present findings to deal teams, legal teams, and executives.
• Analyse investigative findings to produce clear, structured reports that highlight key issues and risks.

Requirements:

• Fluent in Chinese & English, with strong writing and speaking skills.
• 4+ years’ experience in commercial writing or advisory roles (e.g., consulting, law, investment, compliance, journalism, or project management).
• Strong understanding of commercial operations and risk factors across various industries.
• Cultural awareness with insight into diverse business practices across APAC
• Ability to work under pressure.