Strategic Category Manager, Financial Services

ELEVATE STAFFING; Singapore; On-site; SGD 61,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Career progression

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Elevate Staffing is seeking a commercially driven Category Manager to lead and develop designated financial services product categories. You will own category strategy, perform market analysis, drive commercial performance and manage stakeholder relationships to support business growth.

The role requires 3–7 years in category or related roles, with strong analytical and negotiation skills. Collaboration with sales, marketing, operations, and finance teams is essential in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Economics or related discipline.
• 3–7 years of experience in category management, product management, business development, commercial management or financial services.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills; Excel/PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience in banking, wealth management, insurance or other financial services will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
• Manage performance and growth of assigned financial products or service categories.
• Conduct market research and analyse industry trends, customer needs and competitor activities.
• Identify new business and growth opportunities within assigned categories.
• Monitor category performance, revenue, profitability and KPIs.
• Develop pricing, promotional and commercial strategies where applicable.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, operations, finance and compliance teams.
• Manage relationships with strategic partners, vendors and external stakeholders.
• Negotiate commercial terms and support partnership agreements.
• Prepare business proposals, reports and presentations for management.
• Analyse customer and market data to identify opportunities for product or service improvement.
• Monitor regulatory and market developments affecting categories.
• Ensure category activities comply with policies and financial-services requirements.

Skills

Category management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Elevate Staffing is seeking a commercially driven Category Manager to lead and develop designated financial services product categories. You will own category strategy, perform market analysis, drive commercial performance and manage stakeholder relationships to support business growth.

The role requires 3–7 years in category or related roles, with strong analytical and negotiation skills. Collaboration with sales, marketing, operations, and finance teams is essential in a dynamic,