Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy (Japanese Speaking)

KateWorthington; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus USD 10,000

Job summary

KateWorthington is recruiting for a Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy (Japanese Speaking) in Singapore. This client-facing role is hybrid (office 3 days, 2 days remote) and reports to the Chief Strategy Officer.

It focuses on advancing corporate growth ahead of a potential public listing and involves engaging with buy-side and sell-side communities. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years in investor relations or related roles, strong Japanese and English skills, and a proven ability to craft

Qualifications

• 7+ years in investor relations, equity research, equity sales, fundraising, or other client-facing roles.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; able to engage external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of financial services or investment banking sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive understanding of mid- to long-term corporate strategy.
• Plan and execute high-impact interactions with buy-side and sell-side communities.
• Conduct primary research on market benchmarks and industry trends.
• Craft marketing and investor materials for internal and external audiences.
• Drive strategic initiatives including preparations for public listing and potential M&A/divestments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage external vendor relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the job Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy (Japanese Speaking)

Working Condition: Hybrid (3 days at the office, 2 days remote)

Reporting to: Chief Strategy Officer

Relocation Bonus: USD 10,000 (one-time)

Note: This is a new, individual contributor role.

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Description:

Our client is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy (Japanese Speaking), to play a pivotal role in advancing corporate engagements as the company works toward a future public listing.

This client-facing position requires a highly skilled professional who can effectively represent the company to external stakeholders and contribute strategically to corporate growth initiatives.

The Senior Manager will report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer (a team of two for now) and will be responsible for:

• Developing a comprehensive understanding of the company's mid- to long-term corporate strategy.
• Planning, organizing, and executing high-impact interactions with the buy-side and sell-side communities.
• Conducting primary research on market benchmarks and industry trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Crafting compelling marketing and investor materials for both internal and external audiences.
• Driving strategic initiatives, including preparations for public listing, as well as potential acquisitions and divestments.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and managing relationships with external vendors to strengthen the company's positioning as a leading digital financial services platform.

Requirements:

• Nationality: Japanese, with strong proficiency in English (both verbal and written).
• Experience: 7+ years in investor relations, equity research, equity sales, fundraising, or other client-facing sell-side roles.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficient in MS Office.
  • Strong understanding of the financial services or investment banking sector; open to candidates from adjacent industries.
• Characteristics:
  • Young, energetic talent preferred.
  • Ability to present both themselves and the company very well.
  • Execution-oriented, thriving in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Attributes of Hiring Panel:They value logical thinking, people-oriented collaboration, and an international mindset.

Interview Process:

• First Round: Interview with the Chief Strategy Officer (preferably face-to-face, but online is possible).
• Final Round: Interview with the CEO (face-to-face preferred, with online as an option).