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

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