General Manager (Payment Service - UK Startup in Singapore)

Talent Trader Group Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead its payments business. The successful candidate will take ownership of P&L and drive revenue growth while optimizing operations. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in fintech or financial services, strong financial acumen, and demonstrated leadership abilities. This position requires an entrepreneurial mindset and a results-driven approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager or in a senior leadership role in payments, fintech, or financial services.
• Hands-on P&L management experience.
• Ability to grow revenue and optimize operations in start-up environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for business operations.
• Hold accountability for P&L performance.
• Implement strategic plans to achieve financial objectives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity.
• Build a high-performance culture through mentoring.
• Champion innovative initiatives aligned with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Revenue growth optimization

Operational efficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Job summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven General Manager to lead our payments business. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, takes ownership of the P& L, and has a strong commercial mindset to drive revenue and profitability. Candidates with start-up or high-growth experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership for business operations, with a strong focus on driving revenue growth and profitability.
• Hold full accountability for P& L performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial control.
• Formulate and implement strategic plans to achieve both short- and long-term financial objectives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and additional revenue channels.
• Enhance operational efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance and high service standards.
• Monitor market trends, customer demands, and competitive activity to inform strategic decision-making.
• Build and sustain a high-performance culture through mentoring and developing the leadership team.
• Champion agile, innovative initiatives aligned with a dynamic, entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior leadership role, ideally in payments, fintech, or financial services.
• Strong financial acumen with hands‑on P& L management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to grow revenue and optimize operations, particularly in dynamic or start‑up environments.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and decision‑making skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a results‑oriented approach.

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