Business Development Director | General Manager | Fintech

DADACONSULTANTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech leader is seeking a Business Development Director/General Manager to establish its Singapore office. This key role involves market expansion, managing P&L, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in leadership within a multinational tech or fintech firm, with a focus on payments and cross-border trade. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to drive the company’s growth in one of Asia’s financial hubs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience in Payments, Cross-border Trade, or FinTech is essential.
• Knowledge of Singapore's fiscal and regulatory environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead market expansion and business development for the Singapore office.
• Manage daily operations and financial oversight.
• Represent the firm before Singaporean regulators.

Skills

Market expansion

Strategic partnerships

P&L responsibility

Regulatory compliance

Organizational coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, International Trade, or Business Administration

Job description

Our client is a global fintech pioneer with a presence in key financial hubs including Hong Kong, London, and Singapore. They are engineering a widely adaptable global payment settlement network.

We are seeking a Business Development Director/General Manager to establish and scale the Singapore office. You will serve as the primary bridge between the Singapore market and Global HQ, driving the company’s expansion in Southeast Asia’s most critical financial hub.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead market expansion and BD by focusing on channel development and strategic partnerships with e-commerce and foreign trade enterprises.
• Full P&L responsibility for the Singapore office, overseeing daily operations, financial supervision, and administrative excellence.
• Act as the strategic link to the headquarter, ensuring work efficiency, cultural alignment, and information symmetry across borders.
• Represent the firm before Singaporean regulators (MAS) and government authorities to ensure robust, compliant operations.
• Provide localized market intelligence to the HQ to influence global product roadmaps and operational strategies.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience, including 3+ years in a management/leadership role within a multinational tech or fintech/finance/banking firm.
• Bachelor’s degree or above (Finance, International Trade, or Business Administration preferred).
• Proven track record in Payments, Cross‑border Trade, or FinTech. Familiarity with Singapore’s fiscal, taxation, and regulatory (MAS) environment is essential.
• Exceptional organizational coordination and the ability to operate independently in a “start‑up” style environment within a well‑funded framework.