Chief Executive Officer - Digital Banking

Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a high-growth, investor-backed digital bank to appoint a Chief Executive Officer responsible for defining and executing the long-term strategic vision, driving sustainable growth, and delivering shareholder value. The role requires deep expertise in digital banking and proven P&L leadership.

The successful candidate will drive expansion, product diversification, and a customer-centric culture while ensuring governance and regulatory compliance across the

Qualifications

• Significant executive leadership experience within digital banking, fintech, payments, or broader banking environments.
• Proven track record managing substantial P&L responsibilities and complex organisations.
• Experience scaling businesses through rapid growth and transformation.
• Deep understanding of digital financial ecosystems, customer acquisition, and product innovation.
• Strong stakeholder management with regulators, boards, investors, and strategic partners.
• Strategic yet execution-oriented leadership style.
• Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, and retain senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term strategic vision of the bank to drive sustainable growth.
• Lead revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion initiatives.
• Oversee digital banking, payments, lending, and adjacent financial services.
• Foster a high-performance, customer-centric culture.
• Maintain governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Accelerate innovation and data-driven decision making.
• Represent the organisation to government, industry, and financial markets.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Digital banking

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Growth & transformation

Job description

About Our Client

A high-growth, investor-backed digital bank is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead its next phase of expansion and transformation. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of banking within one of Asia's most dynamic and rapidly evolving financial ecosystems. The organisation has established a strong market position through its innovative approach to digital financial services, serving a large and growing customer base across consumer and business segments. Backed by respected shareholders and a highly capable leadership team, the business is entering a pivotal stage of scale, product diversification, and profitability.

• Lead a digital bank
• Opportunity to build from the ground up

Job Description

Reporting to the Board, the CEO will be responsible for defining and executing the long-term strategic vision of the bank while driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and shareholder value creation. Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and delivering the enterprise strategy and growth agenda
• Driving revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion
• Leading digital banking, payments, lending, and adjacent financial services businesses
• Building a high-performance, customer-centric culture
• Maintaining strong relationships with regulators, investors, and strategic partners
• Ensuring robust governance, risk management, and compliance practices
• Accelerating innovation, data-driven decision making, and digital transformation initiatives
• Representing the organisation externally with key stakeholders across government, industry, and financial markets

The Successful Applicant

We are interested in speaking with accomplished senior executives who possess:

• Significant executive leadership experience within digital banking, financial services, fintech, payments, or broader banking environments
• A proven track record managing substantial P&L responsibilities and complex organisations
• Experience scaling businesses through periods of rapid growth and transformation
• Deep understanding of digital financial ecosystems, customer acquisition, and product innovation
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities with regulators, boards, investors, and strategic partners
• A strategic yet highly execution-oriented leadership style
• Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, and retain high-performing leadership

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to lead a category-defining institution at a transformative stage of its journey. The successful candidate will have the platform to influence the future of digital banking, expand financial inclusion, and create meaningful long-term value for customers, employees, and shareholders alike.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7136502