Director, Corporate & Business Development

D' Perception Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business development firm in Singapore is seeking a Director of Corporate & Business Development to drive strategic growth and oversee financial management. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the CEO and management, focusing on enhancing company performance and governance. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in corporate development, preferably within multinational or Japanese companies, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This role promises a dynamic environment with significant influence on business decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in corporate development, business strategy, or senior management, especially in MNCs or Japanese companies.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and internal control practices (J-SOX is a plus).
• Track record in business development and client portfolio expansion.

Responsibilities

• Advise the CEO and management on company performance related to contracts, revenue, and expenses.
• Oversee financial management and corporate governance compliance.
• Lead the business development team to expand customer reach.
• Drive business synergy initiatives across sister companies.
• Support department heads in resolving major challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Corporate governance knowledge

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field

MBA or relevant advanced qualification

Job description

Job Description:

As the Director of Corporate & Business Development, you will play a key role in driving strategic growth, ensuring robust corporate governance and fostering business synergies across the organization. You will work closely with the CEO and senior management to optimize performance, manage risks and expand the company’s presence in key markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise and support the CEO and management on company performance, risks and profitability related to contracts, revenue, and expenses.
• Oversee financial management, cash flow and corporate governance, ensuring compliance with Sangetsu’s accounting practices, J-SOX/Internal Control requirements and relevant government regulations.
• Lead and guide the business development and marketing teams to increase customer reach, with a focus on expanding the Japanese MNC portfolio and leveraging the current network.
• Drive business synergy initiatives across the sister companies to maximize operational efficiency and strategic growth.
• Provide guidance and support to department heads in resolving challenges or obstacles beyond their capacity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced qualification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate development, business strategy, or a senior management role, preferably in multinational or Japanese companies.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, financial management and internal controls (J-SOX experience is a plus).
• Proven track record in business development, marketing and client portfolio expansion.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and guide senior management and cross-functional teams effectively.