Empower Partners Singapore Hiring! Full Time VP, Project and Strategy (Based in KL) in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

My client is a leading financial services platform is seeking an experienced Project & Strategy Lead to support regional growth initiatives across Asia.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, M&A, regulatory expansion, and market development, partnering with senior stakeholders to evaluate and execute growth opportunities across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate strategic expansion opportunities, including acquisitions, partnerships, and new market entry initiatives.
• Support end-to-end transaction processes, including commercial assessment, due diligence coordination, and integration planning.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and business assessments to identify attractive growth opportunities.
• Lead and coordinate licensing and regulatory application processes across different markets.
• Manage external advisors, consultants, and legal partners to ensure timely delivery of key expansion projects.
• Prepare investment papers, strategic recommendations, and presentations for senior management and decision-makers.
• Monitor project milestones, key risks, and execution timelines across multiple concurrent initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate strategy, corporate development, M&A, consulting, investment banking, or financial services.
• Exposure to transaction execution, commercial due diligence, market entry strategy, or business expansion projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and project coordination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing presentations, business cases, or investment materials.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment with regional exposure.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV to Jun Leong at *************, referencing the position title in the subject line to expedite the assessment process. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

License No: 24S2395

Registration No: R1874438