Independent Director

EQ; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking a Nominee Director in Singapore to oversee client entities in line with engagement requirements and regulatory compliance under the Singapore Companies Act. You will drive governance, fiduciary standards and stakeholder relations while supporting client engagements.

The role requires strong knowledge of financial services firms and experience in corporate governance, with a focus on risk management and regulatory adherence in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Understanding of investment, portfolio management and asset management sectors.
• Knowledge of governance requirements and business structures in financial services firms.
• Prior experience in a similar appointment or corporate governance role would be advantageous.
• Professionalism, judgment and stakeholder management for nominee directorship responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Nominee Director for assigned client entities in accordance with engagement requirements.
• Fulfill all Nominee Director responsibilities while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, including the Singapore Companies Act.
• Oversee corporate governance matters and maintain high standards of regulatory and fiduciary compliance.
• Identify and communicate potential business growth opportunities to management while carrying out client engagements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager to support business and client needs.

Skills

Nominee director experience

Financial services knowledge

Governance & regulatory understanding

Stakeholder management

Job description

Company Description

We\'re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world\'s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We\'re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

What \’you do

• You\'ll serve as the Nominee Director for assigned client entities in accordance with engagement requirements.


• You\'ll fulfill all Nominee Director responsibilities while ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulatory requirements, including the Singapore Companies Act.


• You\'ll oversee corporate governance matters and maintain high standards of regulatory and fiduciary compliance.


• You\'ll identify and communicate potential business growth opportunities to management while carrying out client engagements.


• You\'ll perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager to support business and client needs.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile


• Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance and etc


• Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all statutory public holidays


• Maternity and paternity leave, education leave etc.


• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

About you

• You have experience in the financial services industry, with exposure to regulated financial environments preferred.


• You possess a strong understanding of organizations operating within the investment, portfolio management, and asset management sectors.


• You have knowledge of industry practices, governance requirements, and business structures relevant to financial services firms.


• You bring prior experience serving in a similar appointment or corporate governance role, which would be highly advantageous.


• You demonstrate the professionalism, judgment, and stakeholder management skills required to effectively fulfill nominee directorship responsibilities.

Additional Information

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve - whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We\'re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees\' careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We\'re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients\' sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We\'re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.