Regional Head of Operations

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

Job summary

A leading company is launching a new retail brokerage arm in Singapore and is seeking a dynamic Regional Head of Operations. This role will focus on establishing the operational infrastructure for the business and overseeing key activities to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Excellent training to support performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience (8–15 years) in retail brokerage or securities trading operations.
• Strong understanding of MAS regulatory expectations and operational risk controls.
• Track record of working in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of operational frameworks for retail brokerage activities.
• Oversee day-to-day operational risk controls and workflows.
• Hire, develop, and manage the operations team as the business grows.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Job description

Our client is in the process of launching a new retail brokerage arm headquartered in Singapore. As part of this exciting build-out, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Regional Head of Operations to lead and establish the end-to-end operational infrastructure for the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of all operational frameworks and processes to support retail brokerage activities (e.g., trade execution, settlement, reconciliation, client onboarding, KYC/AML, etc.).
• Drive the MAS licensing process in close partnership with compliance and legal teams.
• Oversee day-to-day operational risk controls, systems, and workflows to ensure full regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to define the operations strategy and support business scaling across Singapore and the region.
• Partner with technology, product, and customer support teams to implement tools and platforms that enable seamless brokerage operations.
• Establish and manage vendor relationships with third-party providers (e.g., custodians, clearing partners, KYC/AML solution providers).
• Hire, develop, and manage the operations team as the business grows regionally.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience (8–15 years) in operations within a retail brokerage or securities trading environment, ideally with involvement in a new setup or early-stage buildout.
• Strong understanding of MAS regulatory expectations, including capital markets licensing, trade processing, and operational risk controls.
• Familiarity with front-to-back brokerage operations, including onboarding, settlements, reconciliations, and corporate actions.
• Track record of working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment with the ability to build and scale processes from the ground up.
• Excellent leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

What you'll get in return

• Career development and top-notch employee opportunities
• Be part of a top tier international company in Singapore
• Excellent training to support and maximize your performance

What you need to do now

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