Chief Strategy & Operations Leader for a Trade Chamber

singapore indian chamber of commerce & industry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) invites a seasoned leader to support the CEO and Board in steering SICCI's strategic direction, while leading operations, stakeholder engagement, membership growth, advocacy, and sustainable business development across its entities.

This role requires directing strategic planning, budgeting, KPI tracking, and governance, while building partnerships, driving revenue, and representing SICCI to government agencies and international partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/admin, master's preferred.
• 10+ years' experience with at least 5 in senior management, ideally in chambers/non-profits.
• Proven strategic planning, leadership, financial management.
• Proven stakeholder engagement, partnerships, fundraising, and government relations.
• Strong governance, grant management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing change.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; AI productivity tools an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and operations of SICCI's entities.
• Develop annual business plans, budgets, and KPIs with the Board.
• Drive membership growth and deliver value-added programmes.
• Plan conferences, trade missions, events, and awards.
• Represent SICCI with government agencies and partners.
• Lead advocacy by researching and submitting policy papers.
• Oversee financial management, procurement, contracts, risk, and governance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Governance & compliance

Fundraising & sponsorship

Partnership development

Public speaking

Negotiation

Change management

Digital tools

Policy advocacy

Board administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

AI productivity tools

Job description

Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) invites a seasoned leader to support the CEO and Board in steering SICCI's strategic direction, while leading operations, stakeholder engagement, membership growth, advocacy, and sustainable business development across its entities.

This role requires directing strategic planning, budgeting, KPI tracking, and governance, while building partnerships, driving revenue, and representing SICCI to government agencies and international partners.