Executive Director

General ManagementEast RegionPermanent

About this role

Lead the strategic vision and operations of an established engineering firm in Singapore to drive sustainable growth and market excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the overall strategic planning and long-term vision of the company to ensure sustainable growth, market expansion, and profitability.
  • Oversee daily operations across multiple business units by implementing KPIs to ensure operational efficiency, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
  • Manage full P&L, budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost control while ensuring strong financial governance aligned with Singapore standards.
  • Report to the Board of Directors, present performance insights, and lead decision-making on corporate direction and investments.
  • Ensure all licensing, regulatory, AML/CFT, and compliance obligations are fully met across Singapore and overseas entities.
  • Drive new business opportunities and build partnerships with banks, payment providers, travel operators, vendors, and international stakeholders.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop operational teams while overseeing recruitment and building a high-performance workplace culture.
  • Manage high-impact projects including digital platforms, automation, eKYC integration, remittance systems, GDS/API projects, and operational upgrades.
  • Identify business risks across financial, legal, operational, and cybersecurity areas and implement effective risk-mitigation frameworks.
  • Oversee the expansion of business activities in new international markets to ensure smooth setup, licensing, and operational alignment.

Job Requirements

  • You possess a degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field with at least 15 years of senior management experience.
  • You have a proven track record of driving business growth, financial performance, and operational excellence within a complex corporate environment.
  • You demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Singapore regulatory frameworks, including MAS, ACRA, and MOM compliance requirements.
  • You are experienced in managing cross-border operations and navigating international expansion strategies across multiple jurisdictions.
  • You exhibit strong leadership capabilities in mentoring large teams and fostering a high-performance organizational culture.
  • You are adept at managing high-impact digital transformation and large-scale project implementations.

Job Details

  • Job Type: Full-time.
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