Head of Finance & Asset Management

KS CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to manage financial strategy and operations for an investment management platform. This pivotal role involves ensuring financial sustainability, compliance, and alignment with business objectives. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience in senior financial roles, with expertise in budgeting and regulatory standards. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required, and a Master's or Chartered qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in senior financial leadership roles.
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of MAS regulations and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee long-term financial strategies.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor performance.

Skills

Strategic Financial Leadership

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Master's degree or Chartered/Certified Accountant qualification

Job description

Our client, a leading financial services firm is looking to hire an experienced and strategic Head of Finance to lead and manage all aspects of financial strategy, planning, and operations for a leading investment management platform. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and strong alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Develop and oversee long‑term financial strategies aligned with corporate goals to support sustainable growth and profitability.
• Financial Analysis & Strategic Projects
• Perform in‑depth financial analysis and provide actionable insights to senior leadership to support informed decision‑making.
• Lead or contribute to finance workstreams across strategic projects and initiatives.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, monitor performance against plan, prepare forecasts, and recommend corrective actions to meet or exceed financial targets.
• Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations including accounting, financial reporting, expense management, contract management, sourcing, procurement, and payments.
• Review monthly and quarterly financial reports from AMCs.
• Provide guidance on expense management, adherence to internal governance frameworks and group policies, and budget preparation.
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, financial governance standards, internal control frameworks (ICFR), and group finance policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a high‑performance culture and continuous professional development.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across group finance functions (including financial solutions, tax, treasury, integrated reporting), investments, compliance and risk, legal, and governance teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in senior financial leadership roles within a regulated asset management environment or equivalent (insurance AMC experience is an advantage).
• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage, influence, and present effectively to senior stakeholders, C‑suite executives, and Board‑level audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline (Master’s degree or Chartered/Certified Accountant qualification preferred).
• Deep knowledge of MAS regulations and the capital markets industry, with exposure to derivatives and private markets considered a plus.