Chief Executive Officer

AST INVESTMENTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

AST Investments PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a senior investment leader to guide corporate and portfolio strategy, oversee due diligence, valuation, and transaction structuring, and drive growth across local and international markets.

The role requires 10+ years in investment management or related fields, with a proven track record in senior management and decision-making. You will manage risk, governance, and performance while leading a high-caliber team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in investment management, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, asset management or related field.
• Proven experience in senior management, investment decision-making and strategic business development.
• Strong understanding of investment analysis, corporate finance, financial markets, valuation and transaction structuring.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate investment opportunities and make commercially sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AST Investments' corporate, investment and business strategies.
• Lead identification, evaluation and development of new investment opportunities.
• Oversee investment activities including assessment, due diligence, structuring, execution and portfolio management.
• Review proposals and present recommendations to the Board and shareholders on significant opportunities.
• Establish investment strategies, risk management frameworks and portfolio monitoring processes.
• Monitor financial and operational performance to enhance portfolio value and returns.
• Lead negotiations and maintain relationships with investee companies, banks, investors and advisers.
• Develop strategic partnerships in Singapore and international markets.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, cash management and overall performance.
• Ensure governance, internal controls and compliance across the company.
• Collaborate with external advisers on corporate and investment matters.
• Lead day-to-day operations and deploy resources to meet strategic objectives.
• Recruit and develop key personnel to build a strong management team.
• Represent AST Investments in meetings with investors and authorities.
• Monitor market and regulatory developments and their impact on investments.
• Prepare and present reports to the Board on performance and strategy.
• Ensure activities comply with Singapore laws and governance requirements.

Skills

Investment management

Strategic leadership

Senior management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

• Develop and implement AST Investment's overall corporate, investment and business strategies in accordance with the Company's objectives.
• Lead the identification, evaluation and development of new investment and business opportunities.
• Oversee the Company's investment activities, including investment assessment, due diligence, transaction structuring, execution and portfolio management.
• Review and approve investment proposals and make recommendations to the Board and shareholders on significant investment opportunities.
• Establish appropriate investment strategies, risk management frameworks and portfolio monitoring processes.
• Monitor the financial and operational performance of the Company's investments and implement strategies to enhance portfolio value and returns.
• Lead negotiations and maintain relationships with investee companies, business partners, financial institutions, investors, professional advisers and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and business relationships in Singapore and international markets.
• Oversee the Company's financial planning, budgeting, cash management and overall financial performance.
• Ensure appropriate corporate governance, internal controls, risk management and compliance practices are implemented within the Company.
• Work with external legal, tax, accounting, corporate secretarial and other professional advisers on corporate and investment matters.
• Lead and oversee the Company's day-to-day operations and ensure that resources are effectively deployed to achieve the Company's strategic objectives.
• Recruit, develop and manage key personnel and build an effective management and professional team as the Company grows.
• Represent AST Investment in meetings with investors, business partners, financial institutions, government authorities and other external stakeholders.
• Monitor market, economic, regulatory and industry developments and assess their potential impact on the Company's investments and business activities.
• Prepare and present regular reports on the Company's business performance, investment portfolio, financial position and strategic initiatives to the Board and shareholders.
• Ensure that the Company's activities are conducted in accordance with applicable Singapore laws, regulations and corporate governance requirements.
• Perform such other strategic, managerial and executive responsibilities as may reasonably be assigned by the Board of Directors.

Position Requirements

• 10 or more years of relevant professional experience in investment management, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, asset management, investment banking, business management or a related field.
• Proven experience in senior management, investment decision-making and/or strategic business development.
• Strong understanding of investment analysis, corporate finance, financial markets, valuation and transaction structuring.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate investment and business opportunities and make commercially sound decisions.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to independently lead the Company's business and investment activities and make decisions with a high degree of responsibility and accountability.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including the ability to assess financial performance, investment returns and business risks.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior management, investors, business partners and professional advisers.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and sound business judgement.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities and develop long-term business relationships.