About Our Client

Our client is a very established fintech, backed by a well-capitalised MNC conglomerate. As part of the expansion strategy, they are now looking to hire a Deputy CEO (with potential to step up as CEO) to provide leadership and strategic directions in growing the business. The high calibre Deputy CEO will also provide commercial directions to elevate the company to the next stage of growth and build good relationship with regulators/stakeholders.

Job Description

• Provide overall leadership and directions on commercial and strategic initiatives, particularly to drive revenue and user growth and expansion
• Development of business strategic plans to expand into new segments and capitalise on opportunities ensuring commercial returns are achieved
• Coordinate and mobilise other heads of divisions to ensure successful execution and implementation of strategies including harmonising, synergising and leveraging on overall capabilities
• In conjunction with the Group-level leadership and senior management of other subsidiaries/business entities, provide advise and innovative ideas to identify new initiatives to differentiate from competition and deeper penetration including minimising attrition
• Build and cultivate productive relationships with regulators, stakeholders and other partners
• Assume the role as a spokesperson and main representative of the company within the financial services and fintech community including upholding integrity, ethics and the brand
• Training and development for the team

The Successful Applicant

• Recognised and accredited Degree or Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Managerial and leadership experience in financial services or fintech (with significant part of the experience in a commercial / strategic scope
• Strong understanding of unsecured lending products and strategy including commercial areas, operations, risk management, governance and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated experience in the related scope of responsibilities will be an added advantage. Partial exposure is negotiable depending on willingness to learn
• Commitment to growth and excellence for both the company and on both professional and personal level

What's on Offer

• Potential to assume CEO position
• Remuneration negotiable depending on overall experience and seniority