General Manager / Managing Director

The Company

My client is currently expanding into Singapore as a strategic growth market. This role is responsible for leading and deepening the presence in the region, building strong client relationships, and supporting commercial growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role at an early stage of market entry, combining operational leadership, client engagement, and commercial responsibility.

The role will initially place a strong emphasis on building a high quality operating capability, establishing client trust, and ensuring excellent delivery, alongside contributing to business development, product development and growth in the region.

The Role

• Led market expansion initiatives and executed regional growth strategies across Singapore and APAC markets
• Established strong market presence through client delivery excellence, strategic partnerships, and trusted stakeholder relationships
• Identified commercial opportunities and positioned the business effectively within the regional wealth, funds, and financial services ecosystem
• Managed and strengthened relationships with key institutional clients, acting as the senior escalation point for operational and service matters
• Built scalable operating models, governance frameworks, and reporting structures aligned with global operational standards
• Drove continuous improvement across processes, systems, client servicing, and operational delivery quality
• Led business development activities including pipeline management, RFP responses, proposal development, and client solutioning
• Partnered with senior leadership on commercial strategy, pricing, market positioning, and long-term revenue growth initiatives
• Oversaw regulatory, risk, and operational control frameworks while implementing performance metrics and accountability standards
• Built and led high-performing teams through coaching, mentorship, cross-border collaboration, and a strong culture of accountability and execution

Your Profile

• Significant experience in wealth management, fund administration, fintech, or related sectors
• Strong background in operations, delivery, and client service leadership
• Experience building or scaling operating models and delivery teams
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to business growth, including client acquisition, RFPs, or commercial strategy
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions in APAC
• Strong understanding of risk, governance, and regulatory environments
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on

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