Vice President Corporate Development

CREATION COLLECTIVE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate development firm in Singapore is seeking a VP of Corporate Development to spearhead capital raising efforts, drive M&A activities across Asia, and build robust relationships with institutional investors. This senior position requires collaboration with top executives to execute strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing long-term enterprise value. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both investor relations and M&A, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers a chance to significantly impact the organization's growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate development and M&A.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to drive strategic priorities across functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage investor relationships and support fundraising efforts.
• Lead M&A activities and coordinate with target promoters.
• Support strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships.
• Assist with emerging business needs as required.

Skills

Investor relationship management

M&A processes

Financial modeling

Strategic initiative execution

Public speaking

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Financial modeling software

Job description

The VP Corporate Development is a senior cross‑functional role responsible for supporting the Group’s capital raising efforts, driving M&A activities across Asia, building institutional and strategic investor relationships, and supporting priority strategic initiatives across the business.

This role will collaborate closely with the CEO, Managing Director, Group COO/CFO and department heads to execute key growth initiatives, prepare the organisation for Series B and beyond, and drive long‑term enterprise value creation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Capital Raise Support & Investor Relations

• Own and manage the end‑to‑end investor relationship pipeline, including current and prospective investors.

• Continuously engage with downstream institutional investors (VC, growth equity, family offices, strategic corporates) to build long‑term relationships.

• Prepare and send monthly or quarterly investor updates to maintain engagement and transparency.

• Lead the development of pitch materials, fundraising collateral, data room preparation and narrative‑building for Series B and future rounds.

• Support the CEO, MD and Group COO/CFO throughout the fundraising process, including due diligence, Q&A management, investor outreach, and financial review.

• Support debt capital raising, including lender outreach, model support, documentation preparation, and process management.

2. M&A Support Across Target Promoters in Asia

• Work with the executive team to identify, assess, prioritise, and build relationships with target promoters, venues, and strategic acquisition candidates across APAC.

• Lead early assessment work, including opportunity screening, commercial fit evaluation, synergy mapping, and building rapport with founder‑operators.

• Collaborate with the Group COO/CFO to build financial models, valuation scenarios, and investment papers for each deal.

• Drive and coordinate end‑to‑end M&A processes, including:

  • structuring
  • diligence management
  • stakeholder alignment
  • deal timeline orchestration
  • negotiation support

• Support post‑acquisition integration across strategy, governance, reporting, staffing, and business planning to ensure a successful onboarding of new partners.

3. Strategy Support & Cross-Functional Enablement

• Support and/or lead priority strategic initiatives as directed by the CEO, MD, and Group COO/CFO.

• Maintain regular alignment discussions with the executive team to determine shifting priorities and focus areas across the business.

• Work with department heads across Talent, Production, Marketing, Finance, and Partnerships to surface operational, commercial, or strategic challenges—and help structure solutions.

• Drive cross‑functional execution on strategic projects, ensuring momentum, clarity, and alignment across teams.

• Prepare executive‑level materials, business cases, frameworks, and board/investor documents.

4. Corporate Development, Strategic Partnerships & Business Development

• Drive select strategic initiatives that unlock new revenue opportunities, new market entry, or new capabilities for the Group.

• Support business development activities, including:

  • identifying new strategic partners
  • facilitating introductions with promoters, talent reps, platforms, sponsors, and other ecosystem players
  • expanding corporate, government, and industry relationships

• Bring relevant external stakeholders—candidates, advisors, promoters, talent representatives, brands, agencies, technology partners—into the organisation to support ongoing growth initiatives.

• Support development of long‑term growth roadmaps and execution plans.

5. Additional Responsibilities (As Required)

• Provide analytical, strategic or operational support for emerging business needs.

• Assist with preparation of internal frameworks, dashboards, board materials, or investor memos.

• Step in on cross‑functional or time‑sensitive tasks that require rapid problem‑solving and structured thinking.