Chief of Staff: Strategy, Governance & Exec Impact

BDO Unibank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Singapore is seeking an experienced Chief of Staff to serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Chief Executive. This high‑impact role is designed for a seasoned professional who excels at strategy execution, cross‑functional coordination, and executive advisory within a regulated financial services environment.

The Chief of Staff acts as a force multiplier—driving strategic priorities, strengthening governance, and ensuring disciplined follow‑through across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years’ experience in banking or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into executable initiatives with the CEO and senior leaders.
• Track and drive delivery of enterprise-wide priorities and transformation programs.
• Prepare board-level and executive presentations, strategy papers, and decision briefs.
• Support Board, Management Committee, and regulatory engagements.
• Ensure leadership decisions are documented, communicated, and executed.
• Drive alignment across business, risk, compliance, finance, technology, and operations.
• Oversee management reporting, KPIs, dashboards, and performance reviews.
• Support business planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Legal on MAS interactions, audits, and issue remediation.
• Support organizational effectiveness, talent planning, and leadership communications.
• Lead confidential, high-impact projects on behalf of the CEO.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic execution

Cross-functional coordination

Executive advisory

Communication

Job description

BDO Singapore is seeking an experienced Chief of Staff to serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Chief Executive. This high‑impact role is designed for a seasoned professional who excels at strategy execution, cross‑functional coordination, and executive advisory within a regulated financial services environment.

The Chief of Staff acts as a force multiplier—driving strategic priorities, strengthening governance, and ensuring disciplined follow‑through across the organization.