Associate Director, Strategy & Operations, CEO Office

AIRWALLEX (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company based in Singapore is seeking a strategic individual to join its CEO office, driving key initiatives and supporting organizational growth. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years' experience in a dynamic environment, strong analytical capabilities, and exceptional communication skills. This role involves facilitating cross-functional projects, stakeholder management, and preparing business review materials. A Bachelor's degree and experience in a tech startup or consulting are preferred, making this a significant opportunity for impactful involvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a tech startup or consulting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and manage cross-functional projects on business gaps.
• Prepare and update materials for business reviews.
• Work cross functions to deliver IPO readiness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About the team

The Strategy & Operations team at Airwallex plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s overall growth and efficiency. We are a collaborative group of analysts, strategists, and operational experts who are passionate about translating vision into action. We leverage data insights, sharp problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of the business to optimize processes, identify growth opportunities, and ensure Airwallex operates efficiently and effectively at scale.

What you’ll do

As part of the CEO office, you’ll be responsible for working closely with the executive team to drive key strategic initiatives across the globe. You are a self-starter and independent thinker with exceptional analytical and communication skills, capable of handling highly sensitive and confidential information while supporting a rapidly changing organization.

This role is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and manage selected cross-functional deep-dives and special projects on business gaps / cases issued by CEO, whether focused on revenue growth, cost optimisation, organizational effectiveness, M&A etc
• Manage cross-functional stakeholders to ensure they are well-informed of their roles in each project, negotiate timelines and ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Prepare and update materials for business reviews and related activities, highlighting progress towards goals, key risks and dependencies
• Be a sounding board to working-level project teams and/or stakeholders with objectives to resolve inefficiencies and roadblocks, and to keep the projects against its agreed timelines
• Take a data driven approach to ensure overall healthiness of the organization
• Work cross functions to deliver IPO readiness

Who you are

We’re looking for people who meet the minimum qualifications for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory.

Minimum qualifications

• Min 7 years of experience, preferably with a fast growing tech startup or top-tier strategy/management consulting or equivalent
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills essential
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Self-starter that can identify and prioritise opportunities to focus on
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Technology, financial services and/or experience in a high growth environment is advantageous
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Preferred qualifications

• Someone who enjoys ‘getting things done’ and finds ways to drive tangible outcomes
• A strategic thinker and analytical in your approach to developing strategies
• Success-oriented and hold yourself accountable for delivering key outcomes
• Someone who works collaboratively with people at all levels and across functions and cultures
• Someone with the ability to synthesize and communicate in a simple but effective manner