Principal

ADVANCY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Principal to oversee project delivery while building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree, over 6 years in consulting, and experience in operational roles. Key responsibilities include identifying follow-on opportunities, preparing proposals, and ensuring high-quality project outcomes. Competitive compensation and fast career development opportunities are offered. Apply now to join a dynamic team committed to client success.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Fast career development track

Qualifications

• 6+ years in consulting industry and 2+ years operational role in manufacturing companies.
• Experience building durable relationships with middle management.
• Proven ability to support commercial development by identifying follow-on opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project delivery on time, on quality.
• Support commercial development with existing clients.
• Prepare proposals under partner’s direction.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team work, team management

Client Impact

Client Relationships

Personal qualifications

Education

Post‑graduate level, overseas study experience

Job description

Advancy is unique

Located in Paris, Shanghai, Singapore, London, New-York, Frankfurt, Boston, Sao Paulo and Sydney, Advancy has 280 consultants who tackle the challenges of growth and differentiation faced by major corporations every day.

Advancy works on high-stake issues in partnership with the C‑Suite of multinational corporations and Private Equity investors, with implications spanning across strategy, marketing & sales, organisational structure, and operations.

Advancy partners with leading players across three industry domains: Industry (Chemicals, Building Materials, Automotive), B2C (Retail, Consumer Goods, Luxury) and Travel & Leisure.

Advancy prides itself on its result‑driven approach: quantitative fact‑based analyses, resulting in simple recommendations, supported by impactful action plans.

Our mission and positioning are aligned along the following axes:

• Differentiation: we are often seen as a special forces unit, able to solve complex issues in demanding environments
• Innovation: we bring new ideas to our clients and are able to stimulate their thinking, driving value in every project
• Impact: our strategies and solutions are designed to create lasting value. Our name stands for sound judgment and practical solutions, with our consultants working hand in hand with clients to achieve the plans we build together

These key elements are highly valued by our clients and have made us a household name in the marketplace. They also form the basis for the fast‑track internal career path we offer talented employees at Advancy.

Welcome to visit our homepage to discover more about Advancy: www.advancy.com

Our Singapore office address is: Level 7, Capital Square, 23 Church Street, Singapore 049481

Open Position: Principal, Singapore office

Reports to: Partner in charge

Direct reports: Teams of 2 to 5 consultants (1 to 2 teams)

Education: Post‑graduate level, overseas study experience required

Experience: 6+ years in consulting industry and 2+ years operational role in manufacturing companies

The principal is responsible for project delivery on time, on quality. The applicant is expected to establish durable relationship with client’s middle management and to support commercial development with existing clients by supporting the sale of follow‑on projects:

• Identify follow‑on opportunities
• Prepare proposals under partner’s direction

Expected skills

• Problem solving: Stretches team perspective - faster, broader, deeper insights into issues; Efficiently directs team data gathering effort; Independently structures issue plans, has good judgment as to most effective approach to use; Drives team in conducting efficient, high‑quality analysis tailored to clients’ needs; Gains early insight, ensures actionable recommendations based on insight into client implementation skills.
• Communication: Brainstorms on issues with client, probes deep on issues; Structure and prepares entire and well‑structured documents with minor guidance; Makes strong impression in all oral communications; Is in command of the audience and turns presentations into constructive dialogues
• Team work, team management: Balances priorities well, ensures work on track, continually searches for opportunities to provide additional value; Leads team thinking, build team morale so as team works as a unit and team members feel they are growing; Involves all members, redirects team members as focus shifts; Actively coaches and develops team members to produce superior end products; Is widely regarded as an up and coming leader, is in demand due to ability to lead teams; Takes leadership initiative beyond immediate client project setting.
• Client Impact: Designs project work process to ensure adequate client buy‑in and commitment, redirects team activities based on insights; Consistently facilitates sizable groups very effectively, can resolve conflicts and redirect "dysfunctional" teams; Is viewed as a leader, client solicit opinions; Develops trust‑based working relationships with key client executives; Develops good insights to client culture / organization over time, constantly seeks to understand client’s goals and concerns; Identify new sales, expansion / extension, prepares content specific proposal under the supervision of the director.
• Client Relationships: Brings good client relationships across key sectors (e.g. Consumer, Retail, Healthcare, Private Equity) that can potentially open opportunities for Advancy to grow in the region.
• Personal qualifications: Sets positive, inspirational tone for work by personal example; Maintain team / Client energy motivation during difficult periods; Possesses excellent judgment, judgement is valued by team and client executives; Frequently thinks "out of the box" about client issues, recognized by client as source of new thinking.

We offer competitive compensation package and fast career development track. Please send your resume and a cover letter to [e-mail]. This is an exciting opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you very soon!