Chief Operating Officer

Selby Jennings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking software provider is seeking an Operations Manager in Singapore to lead and scale their international operations across Southeast Asia. This role requires 10 years of experience ideally in the banking software or fintech sectors, strong financial acumen, and the ability to manage multicultural teams. Fluent English and Mandarin capabilities are essential for success in this fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in operations management or general management in related sectors.
• Proven experience in managing multicultural teams.
• Comfortable in early-stage or high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale international operations across Southeast Asia.
• Drive operational excellence across regional offices.
• Manage financial planning and analysis.

Skills

Operations management

Financial acumen

Cross-border operations

Multicultural team management

Fluent in English

Fluent in Mandarin

Job description

About the company:

• Core banking software provider

Responsibilities:

• Lead and scale international operations across Southeast Asia.
• Drive operational excellence across regional offices (Singapore, China, Thailand, Malaysia) and shape the backbone of their business in Asia.
• Manage financial planning and analysis for the business.
• Build and streamline the corporate functions including finance, operations and governance.

Requirements:

• 10 years of experience in operations management or general management, preferably in banking software, fintech or enterprise tech.
• Strong finance acumen; background in finance or accounting is a must.
• Proven experience in cross-border operations and managing multicultural teams.
• Comfortable working in early-stage or high-growth environment.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin
• Energetic, adaptable, proactive, resourceful, and dependable.