Chief Business Officer

Nrutseab; Remote; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative entertainment studio is seeking a Chief Business Officer (CBO) to lead their new branch in Singapore. The role involves establishing operations, driving business growth, and securing investments for future expansion. Applicants should have experience in startup fundraising, business development, and strong financial acumen. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English, with additional languages as a plus, and comfortable working in a remote-first environment. This position initially offers equity-based compensation transitioning to a competitive salary.

Benefits

Equity-based compensation

Flexible remote work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in startup fundraising or business development.
• Strong understanding of financial planning and monetization models.
• Experience with patents is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and growth of the Singapore entity.
• Secure investment and shape expansion strategy.
• Build relationships with investors and strategic partners.

Skills

Startup fundraising

Business development

Investment strategy

Financial planning

Investor relations

IP commercialization

Fluent in English

Proficiency in Chinese or Korean

Job description

We are a London-based entertainment studio and lifestyle brand, expanding into Seoul and Singapore. Our company blends music, film, artist-driven merchandise, immersive experiences, lifestyle services, and AI-powered products into a new entertainment ecosystem.

We are seeking a Chief Business Officer (CBO) to lead our Singapore entity from establishment, drive business growth, secure investment, and shape our expansion strategy.

Why join us?

• Be a key leader in an innovative entertainment and lifestyle brand.
• Equity-based compensation initially, transitioning to a competitive salary (SGD $15,000 $25,000/month) post-funding.
• Remote‑first, with the opportunity to shape and lead our Singapore expansion.
• Work on high-impact projects across music, film, fashion, AI, and immersive experiences.
• Investment & Fundraising: Prepare financial pitches, lead funding rounds, and assess project feasibility.
• Investor & Partner Relations: Build and maintain relationships with investors, strategic partners, and industry leaders.
• Business Growth & Expansion: Oversee financial strategy, market entry, and revenue models.
• IP & Commercial Strategy: Guide intellectual property monetization across entertainment and lifestyle sectors.
• Singapore Leadership: Take charge of our Singapore branch from its establishment, ensuring smooth operations and long-term success.
• Proven experience in startup fundraising, business development, or investment strategy.
• Background in entertainment, fashion, hospitality, or intellectual property is a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, investor relations, and monetization models.
• Experience with patents and IP commercialization is a bonus.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Chinese or Korean is a plus.
• Comfortable working remotely, with availability for virtual meetings on Tuesday evenings (SGT).