Senior Assistant Director, Corporate Development

Sentosa Development Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate entity in Singapore is seeking a strategic leader to spearhead corporate development initiatives, focusing on enterprise risk management and business continuity planning. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of experience in corporate development or related fields. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential to drive organizational change and innovation. The role requires effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders, including government agencies and private sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in corporate development or risk management.
• Experience in business continuity planning and insurance claims management.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic corporate development initiatives to support the organization's objectives.
• Coordinate enterprise risk management framework and conduct annual risk assessments.
• Develop and implement business continuity management frameworks.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Overall Job Purpose

To lead strategic corporate development initiatives, enterprise risk management, business continuity planning, and records management functions to support SDC's strategic objectives and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Business Continuity

• Coordinate and maintain the organisation ERM framework, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, regulatory requirements in alignment with ministry requirements.
• Facilitate annual risk assessments, risk treatment plans, and secure Board and Audit Committee approvals.
• Coordinate with internal audit and stakeholders to monitor risk mitigation effectiveness including the development and monitoring of risk registers, key risk indicators (KRIs) and mitigation plans.
• Develop and implement BCM frameworks, disaster scenarios planning, and crisis management processes.

Policy Development and Governance

• Develop, review and maintain policies, frameworks and guidelines to ensure relevance, clarity and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Coordinate cross-divisional workgroups and provide strategic recommendations to senior management.

Innovation & Strategic Enablement

• Support the development and governance of innovation initiatives including pilots, proof of concepts and cross functional transformation projects under the Sentosa Enterprise Scheme. Facilitate innovation partnerships with government agencies and private sector, evaluate proposals and manage pilot implementation and execution.
• Partner with business units to define problem statements and assess emerging trends, technologies and new business models into actionable proposals.
• Establish and oversee innovation governance structures including decision criteria, stage gates and performance metrics.

Records Management and Insurance

• Direct end-to-end records management programmes including digitisation projects, disposition initiatives, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage complex insurance claims processes, negotiate settlements, and coordinate with international compensation bodies.
• Oversee procurement processes, contract management, and ensure compliance with government procurement guidelines.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with minimum 8-10 years progressive experience in corporate development, risk management, policy analysis, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in enterprise risk management, business continuity planning, and insurance claims management.
• Strong analytical capabilities with proven ability to conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, and policy research.
• Experience in stakeholder management, cross-agency coordination, and managing external partnerships.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes and contract management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management methodologies.
• Strong leadership and team management experience with ability to drive organisational initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.