Head of Strategic Market Initiatives

LICO RESOURCES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced Head of Strategic Market Initiatives to drive market-building programs and ensure regulatory alignment. The role requires deep expertise in Singapore’s capital markets and excellent program management skills. The candidate will manage multi-disciplinary programs that enhance market development and stakeholder trust, along with fostering external relationships for strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory affairs or market development functions.
• Success in leading strategic initiatives within a complex financial institution.
• Familiarity with MAS regulations and capital market structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead market-building programs aligning with regulatory expectations.
• Design and roll out strategic frameworks expanding market capabilities.
• Engage with internal leadership and external regulators.

Skills

Deep expertise in Singapore’s capital markets

Program management skills

Analytical and strategic thinking skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Lico Resources is partnering with a premier financial institution searching for an experienced Head of Strategic Market Inititatives for it's equity deparment.

Head of Strategic Market Initiatives | Singapore

This is a senior-level opportunity for a dynamic professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy, policy, and innovation. Positioned within a high-profile division, the successful candidate will take the lead on shaping forward-looking market initiatives, facilitating regulatory alignment, and managing multi-disciplinary programs that enhance market development and stakeholder trust.

This role is tailored for a commercially sharp, execution-oriented leader who enjoys translating strategic vision into real-world impact across Singapore’s capital markets landscape.

What You’ll Do

• Spearhead critical market-building programs that align with regulatory expectations and industry needs
• Drive the design and roll-out of strategic frameworks and initiatives that expand market capabilities and investor participation
• Lead structured engagements with internal leadership and external regulators on priority topics affecting the equities landscape
• Manage complex programs that require close alignment across Product, Risk, Technology, and Operational teams
• Serve as a key architect in shaping market positioning strategies and engagement roadmaps
• Conduct scenario analysis and produce business cases to support new initiatives and platform enhancements
• Oversee stakeholder coordination and ensure timely execution of cross-functional deliverables
• Develop high-impact communications, discussion papers, and policy responses for both internal and external forums
• Cultivate external relationships across the ecosystem to support intelligence gathering, benchmarking, and strategic alignment

What You Bring

Core Capabilities

• Deep expertise in Singapore’s capital markets, preferably with relevant experience in strategy, regulatory affairs, or market development functions
• Demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives or regulatory programs within a complex financial institution or capital markets environment
• In-depth familiarity with MAS regulations and capital market structures
• Excellent program management skills with the ability to drive clarity and accountability across diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, coupled with business pragmatism
• Confident communicator with the presence to influence senior stakeholders and represent the institution externally

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in an exchange, trading venue, or regulatory policy function
• Exposure to investor engagement or ecosystem-building initiatives
• Track record in developing policy positions or contributing to industry dialogue

If you are interested in this role, please send us your updated resume today to [e-mail] quoting reference number A02678. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Job Reference No: A02678
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