Business & Operations Executive

PUBLICPOLICYASIA ADVISORS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic advisory firm in Singapore seeks a Business & Operations Executive on a 10-month contract. You will support client coordination, project management, and streamline operations, working closely with the CEO. Ideal candidates have a degree in relevant fields and 2–4 years of experience. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with potential for contract renewal based on performance.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in consulting, training, or project operations.
• Proactive and reliable, comfortable working with a small team.
• Proactive and reliable in a small team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate consulting projects and academy courses from planning to completion.
• Manage internal operations calendar, contract filing, and CRM updates.
• Work with outsourced bookkeeper to ensure accurate billing.

Skills

Strong English communication

Coordination and multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Public Policy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Excel

Job description

Role Summary

PublicPolicyAsia Advisors (PPAA) is a dynamic strategic advisory and publishing firm working across ASEAN in food, agriculture, and public policy. We manage three core business streams — Consulting, PPAA Academy, and PPAA Publishing — supporting multinational clients and regional organisations.

We’re looking for a Business & Operations Executive (10-month contract) to support our expanding work and streamline daily operations. You’ll work directly with the CEO on client coordination, project management, and business operations, ensuring PPAA runs efficiently as we scale across Asia.

This is a fixed-term role with the potential for renewal or conversion to a longer contract or full-time based on performance and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project & Client Management

• Coordinate consulting projects and academy courses from planning to completion.
• Liaise with clients for scheduling, deliverables, and invoicing.
• Track project timelines and prepare progress reports for the CEO and partners.

2. Operations & Administration

• Manage internal operations calendar, contract filing, and CRM updates.
• Handle vendor and partner communications (logistics, events, printing, etc.).
• Oversee marketing support workflow with the digital assistant and external designers.

3. Finance Support

• Work with outsourced bookkeeper to ensure accurate billing and expense tracking.
• Monitor project budgets and monthly cashflow sheets.
• Support annual audit and CPF submission coordination.

4. Academy & Publishing Support

• Assist in course scheduling, enrolment tracking, and trainer coordination.
• Liaise with editors and printers for book projects, as needed.
• Ensure cross-promotion and documentation between PPAA’s three business streams.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, or related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in consulting, training, or project operations.
• Strong English communication and writing skills.
• Excellent coordination and multi-tasking skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office / Google Workspace and basic finance tracking (Excel or Sheets).
• Proactive, reliable, and comfortable working with a small, entrepreneurial team.

Contract Terms

• No entitlement to AWS or bonus unless a discretionary completion bonus is granted.
• 5-day work week (hybrid arrangement).
• Statutory CPF contributions apply.