AVP/ Manager - Corporate Strategy

Oliver James; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Singapore is seeking a Corporate Development professional to support M&A, investment strategies, and corporate actions. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in finance-related fields, has 5-7+ years of relevant experience, and is skilled in communication and analytical thinking. This role offers significant responsibility and opportunities for career growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in corporate development, corporate finance, investment banking, or financial advisory.
• Experience in insurance, insurtech, healthcare, or banking/financial services is an advantage.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support the sourcing, assessment, and execution of M&A and partnership opportunities.
• Build and maintain financial models for evaluating transactions.
• Work with teams to conduct comprehensive due diligence.
• Prepare high-quality presentations for senior leaders.
• Monitor industry trends and provide insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business

CFA candidates or charterholders

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a driven Corporate Development professional to join a small, collaborative, and highly visible team. In this role, you will work closely with senior leaders and cross‑functional partners to support a range of strategic initiatives, including M&A, strategic partnerships, restructuring, and other corporate actions.

You will gain hands‑on exposure across commercial, financial, and operational areas, with strong opportunities to grow your strategic, analytical, and leadership capabilities. This role offers meaningful responsibility, high visibility, and a clear pathway for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

M&A & Investment Strategy

• Support the sourcing, assessment, and execution of M&A, investment, and partnership opportunities.
• Coordinate activities throughout the full deal cycle, from initial evaluation through integration.

Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate transactions, assess risks, and support strategic decision‑making.
• Conduct valuation analyses and prepare deal scenarios for leadership review.

Due Diligence & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work with teams across finance, legal, tax, operations, and business units to conduct comprehensive due diligence.
• Ensure alignment on assumptions, risks, and recommendations.

Executive Communication

• Prepare clear, high‑quality presentations and reports for internal committees and senior leaders.
• Articulate strategic findings, insights, and recommendations in a concise and compelling manner.

Market & Competitive Research

• Monitor industry trends, competitor developments, and market movements.
• Provide insights that help shape strategic thinking and opportunity assessment.

Stakeholder & Partner Engagement

• Build relationships with advisors, investment banks, and potential partners to support deal flow and ongoing collaboration.

Strategic Growth Support

• Work with business units to evaluate and prioritize both organic and inorganic growth initiatives aligned to corporate goals.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or another quantitative discipline.
• CFA candidates or charterholders strongly preferred.
• 5‑7+ years of experience in corporate development, corporate finance, investment banking, or financial advisory.
• Sector exposure in insurance (life or non‑life), insurtech, healthcare, or banking/financial services is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and project management abilities.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the "Apply" button. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.