Global Operations Leader for Cross-Border Growth

ROYAL OCEAN MARINE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

ROYAL OCEAN MARINE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a seasoned Senior Operations Leader to drive local performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and align with global corporate standards.

You will lead a high‑performing team and manage finance, HR, and facility operations to support growth. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, governance, AML/KYC, and cross‑border transactions, working with the central finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Law; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in operations or general management.
• Deep knowledge of corporate governance, international compliance standards, and regional business practices.
• Strong proficiency in budgeting, profit and loss management, financial analysis, and cross-border financial operations.
• Proficient written and verbal English for reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead local operations to execute strategic goals and ensure compliance.
• Represent the entity as authorized signatory to regulators, banks, and partners.
• Provide operational, financial, and strategic performance reports to executives and the board.
• Oversee daily administrative, operational, and facility management.
• Implement standardized processes and policies to local requirements while aligning with HQ.
• Manage relationships with vendors, auditors, legal counsel, and IT providers.
• Control local budgets, monitor cash flow, and conduct financial forecasting.
• Maintain internal controls and prepare for audits with compliant reporting.
• Oversee transfer pricing, cross-border payments, and local banking with central finance.
• Ensure compliance with laws, governance, tax, AML/KYC, FATCA/CRS.
• Develop risk management frameworks addressing operational, legal, reputational risks.
• Recruit, lead, and develop the local team to build high-performance culture.
• Manage HR functions including payroll compliance and benefits administration.
• Foster remote and cross-border collaboration between local staff and HQ.

Skills

Leadership

Governance knowledge

Financial analysis

Cross-border operations

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Law

MBA preferred

Job description

ROYAL OCEAN MARINE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a seasoned Senior Operations Leader to drive local performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and align with global corporate standards.

You will lead a high‑performing team and manage finance, HR, and facility operations to support growth. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, governance, AML/KYC, and cross‑border transactions, working with the central finance team.