Corporate Development Associate Director

This is a high-ownership role that sits close to senior leadership. You'll work across corporate strategy, partnerships, investor relations and special projects - taking initiatives from idea to execution. In a lean, decentralised setup, you'll be expected to drive work end-to-end.

What you'll be doing

• Corporate strategy & planning

  • Lead corporate planning initiatives and drive implementation of company strategy with the CEO, C-suite and heads of department

  • Develop plans to scale operational processes, systems and people in line with the group's growth objectives

  • Work across teams to optimise existing business units and launch new ones

  • Report on the profitability and operating performance of the company and its business units, with recommendations to improve cost efficiency or grow revenue

  • Prepare board papers, strategy memos and management presentations

• Market expansion & special projects

  • Lead overseas expansion projects: comparative market analysis, market sizing, regulatory landscape, entry model, partner identification and execution

  • Own high-priority special projects end to end, coordinating Finance, Legal, Compliance, Product, Trading and Operations

• Business development & strategic partnerships

  • Originate, structure and negotiate partnerships with banks, financial institutions and ecosystem partners

  • Build distribution for tokenised capital markets products with issuers, platforms and institutional partners

  • Own partnership commercials, term sheets and ongoing relationship management

• Special Projects

  • Source, evaluate and execute strategic investments and joint ventures

  • Build financial analyses and valuation models (DCF, trading comps, precedent transactions) as the basis for deal structuring and negotiation

  • Run due diligence and transaction documentation with internal teams and external advisors; support post-deal integration

  • Prepare investment memoranda and presentations on targets and transactions for senior management, the board and shareholders

• Investor relations & stakeholder management

  • Manage relationships with shareholders and investors, including regular reporting, updates and ad-hoc requests

  • Support fundraising and capital activities: investor materials, data rooms and investor Q&A

  • Act as a trusted point of contact for senior internal and external stakeholders

What we're looking for

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline; CFA / MBA a plus

• At least 5+ years of relevant experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity / venture capital, corporate development or management consulting

• Hands-on deal execution experience, including managing due diligence and transaction documentation

• Able to design, build and analyse financial models and run valuation analyses; strong grasp of capital structure and corporate finance

• Track record of originating and closing partnerships or commercial deals

• Comfortable working with C-suite, boards and investors; strong communication and presentation skills

• Clear, structured thinker who builds efficient systems and gets things done; high numeracy and attention to detail

• Self-motivated and hands-on, with strong emotional intelligence; thrives in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment and relishes stepping up

• Strong interest in digital assets and the industry

• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills; familiar with Google Workspace

Nice to have

• Mandarin and/or Japanese (business level)

• Background in fintech, payments, banking or digital assets

• Familiarity with tokenisation, digital securities or capital markets infrastructure

• Market expansion or licensing experience in Southeast Asia,

What's in for you

• Friendly and fun start-up work culture

• Convenient work location located in the heart of CBD area

• Generous annual leaves on top of national holidays

• Medical coverage including GP, Specialist, TCM, and more

• Self-care benefits and exciting fitness workshops/webinars

• Vibrant office with a well-stocked pantry