Executive Director / CEO

Connect Energy; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance institution is seeking an Executive Director in Singapore to oversee strategic, financial, and operational aspects of the company. This role requires strong leadership to drive growth while ensuring compliance with local governance frameworks. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the Securities industry and demonstrate effective communication skills in Mandarin for engaging with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Securities industry.
• 6 years in a management role.
• Familiar with MAS SFA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and strategic planning for company growth.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore governance frameworks.
• Adapt to multiple roles as a start-up leader.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Business acumen

Education

Degree or Master in Finance

Job description

Connect Energy partners with a Finance institution to look for an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, who is responsible for the overall strategic, financial and operation of the company in Singapore. This is a start up company where this position will take the lead to grow the company with the support from the stakeholders / Board Management.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the operational and strategic planning for the growth of the company
• As a financial institution / securities, this position is to make sure that the company is run according to Singapore governance frameworks especially on MAS SFA
• As a start up, the initial stage will require this role to take on a few roles and proactive

Requirements

• Degree or Master in Finance or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years experience in Securities industry with 6 years in management role.
• Comply with relevant examination requirements (M1A or 1B, 2A, 6 and 6A, M5, 8 and 8A0
• Familiar with retails and institution clients
• Very good in analytical skills for problem solving and managing complex processes
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Teamplayer, logical thinking, able to work under pressure and dedicated.
• Strong people management, good business acumen with ability to build new partnerships and collaborations.
• MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH MAS SFA RULES AND REGULATIONS for Capital Market License
• Familiar with Risk Management and Compliance Framework
• Resident of Singapore
• Successful candidate should demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging with Chinese stakeholders who primarily use Mandarin for business-level communication.