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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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)
• Nice to have: Background in fintech, payments, banking or digital assets
• Nice to have: Familiarity with tokenisation, digital securities or capital markets infrastructure
• Nice to have: Market expansion or licensing experience in Southeast Asia

Benefits

• 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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