CEO & Executive Director - Strategic Growth & Compliance

GEM ASSET MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 500,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GEM Asset Management Pte Ltd, Singapore, seeks a Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director to drive the company’s strategy, governance and performance. The role requires strong leadership, deep financial market experience and a thorough understanding of Singapore's regulatory framework.

You will work with the Board, shareholders and control functions to ensure compliance, manage risk and uphold high standards of corporate governance while delivering sustainable growth and stakeholder value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's overall business operations, strategic planning and long-term development.
• Develop and implement business strategies aligned with the Board's objectives, commercial priorities and risk appetite.
• Identify business opportunities, develop strategic partnerships and strengthen the company's market position.
• Monitor business performance and provide regular updates to the Board on strategic initiatives, operational matters and financial results.
• Build and lead a competent management team, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, professionalism and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure that the company's business activities comply with applicable MAS regulations, notices, guidelines, licensing conditions and relevant Singapore laws.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of appropriate compliance policies, procedures, internal controls and governance arrangements.
• Work closely with the compliance function to monitor regulatory developments, assess compliance risks, and implement necessary measures to address changes in regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that regulatory obligations, including reporting, record-keeping and notification requirements, are fulfilled accurately and within the applicable timelines.
• Oversee the identification, escalation, investigation and remediation of material compliance breaches, control deficiencies and regulatory incidents.
• Promote a strong compliance culture throughout the organization and ensure that employees understand and adhere to applicable regulatory obligations and internal policies.
• Ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place for regulatory inspections, audits and requests for information from MAS.
• Provide the Board with timely updates on material regulatory developments, compliance matters and remediation actions.
• Oversee the company's day-to-day operations and ensure that business activities are conducted efficiently and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure that operational systems, processes and infrastructure remain appropriate for the company's business activities and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee securities trading operations, transaction processing, settlement arrangements and relationships with relevant service providers where applicable.
• Establish clear lines of responsibility, appropriate delegation of authority and effective management reporting procedures.
• Ensure that business continuity, disaster recovery, cybersecurity and operational resilience arrangements are maintained and periodically reviewed.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of an effective risk management framework appropriate to the company's business model, activities and risk profile.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate material business, financial, operational, regulatory, technology and reputational risks.
• Ensure that appropriate trading controls, risk limits, approval procedures and escalation mechanisms are established and maintained where applicable.
• Monitor the effectiveness of internal controls and ensure that identified deficiencies are addressed promptly.
• Ensure that material risk events, operational incidents and potential regulatory breaches are escalated to the appropriate management personnel and the Board.
• Ensure that employees and appointed representatives performing regulated activities meet the applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee appropriate supervision arrangements in accordance with relevant MAS requirements.
• Ensure that relevant personnel receive appropriate regulatory compliance and operational training.
• Promote high standards of professional conduct, ethical behaviour and accountability.
• Address misconduct, competency deficiencies, and breaches of internal policies.

Job description

GEM Asset Management Pte Ltd, Singapore, seeks a Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director to drive the company’s strategy, governance and performance. The role requires strong leadership, deep financial market experience and a thorough understanding of Singapore's regulatory framework.

You will work with the Board, shareholders and control functions to ensure compliance, manage risk and uphold high standards of corporate governance while delivering sustainable growth and stakeholder value.