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Director, Strategy Office role at Temasek

Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$389 billion (US$88b, €267b, £228b, RMB2.08t) as at 31 March 2024. Marking our unlisted assets to market would provide S$31 billion of value uplift and bring our mark to market net portfolio value to S 420 billion. Our Purpose “So Every Generation Prospers” guides us to make a difference for today’s and future generations. Operating on commercial principles, we seek to deliver sustainable returns over the long term. We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia.

For more information on Temasek, please visit For Temasek Review 2024, please visit For Sustainability Report 2024, please visit

• Delivery - Develop, manage, implement and/or support the firm’s Corporate Strategy initiatives and workstreams.
• Team Management - Lead and guide the SO working team to deliver on our Corporate Strategy responsibilities and outcomes.
• Talent Development - Build and develop the talent and capabilities within the SO working team, and other collaborating teams within the firm.
• Reporting - Report to the Joint Heads (Managing Directors) of Corporate Strategy; Direct Reports will include members of the SO working team.

• Strategic Agility & Adaptive Coverage – Strong conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to distill complex issues into clear insights, while contributing across a wide range of concurrent strategy projects at varying stages of development.
• Sound Judgment & Executive Presence – Maturity to work on senior-level issues with discretion, and confidence to engage C-suite stakeholders on strategic topics.
• Collaborative Partnership & Effective Engagement – Proven ability to lead through influence, working seamlessly across functions and geographies, and engaging stakeholders across levels with clarity and credibility
• Enterprise Mindset & Execution Orientation – Experience in enterprise-wide strategic planning, and aligning functional and business strategies with long-term institutional objectives in previous roles. Ability to shift from high-level strategy to actionable planning, driving initiatives from insight through to implementation, with attention to detail and timelines. Be willing to roll up sleeves and often do the work and not just direct team members
• Top-tier Strategy Consulting Background – Ideally min. 10 years of experience, including 5 years at a global strategy consultancy firm, with exposure to large-scale corporate strategy, transformation, and investment-related topics
• Prior Engagement with Investment/ PE Firms, Sovereign Wealth Funds or Long-term Capital Providers – Experience advising or working with investment/ private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, or similar institutions.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development – Experience in leading and mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and contributing to capability-building within strategy or related function

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales

JOB SUMMARY

As a Strategist, you will be working with the Senior Management team and key stakeholders, to develop, implement, and oversee Organization-wide and Division-level strategic initiatives. You will analyze related sector / market trends, needs and gaps as well as assess environmental threats and internal capabilities to formulate the initiatives. Collaborating with inter-Divisional teams, you will develop actionable plans and provide guidance to facilitate successful implementation.

Your strategic insights and analytical skills will be instrumental in shaping the organisation’s strategic initiatives and optimizing its strengths and opportunities.

• Conduct analysis of sector / market trends, needs and gaps to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
• Assess the organisation’s strengths and weaknesses and take them into consideration when developing strategic initiatives.
• Engage with Senior Management team and key stakeholders, facilitate strategy planning using suitable tools
• Formulate strategic initiatives and plans, together with Senior Management and key stakeholders to achieve the organization's short- and long-term goals.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of strategic implementation, identifying obstacles and recommending corrective actions where needed.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of the strategic plan to reflect changes in the external environment and internal capabilities.
• Communicate strategy plans, priorities, and progress to Board, Senior Management and other stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in strategy development and implementation.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking and innovation within the organization.
• Any other duties as appointed by Reporting Officer.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or related field.
• Proven experience in strategy planning, business development, or management consulting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving results.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a time-sensitive environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant sector and industry knowledge and business models.
• Proficiency in using analytical tools and software for data analysis and modeling an advantage.

Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$389 billion (US$88b, €267b, £228b, RMB2.08t) as at 31 March 2024. Marking our unlisted assets to market would provide S$31 billion of value uplift and bring our mark to market net portfolio value to S 420 billion.

Our Purpose “So Every Generation Prospers” guides us to make a difference for today’s and future generations.

Operating on commercial principles, we seek to deliver sustainable returns over the long term.

We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia.

The Strategy Office ("SO") supports the firm’s Corporate Strategy development and implementation , by providing oversight, coordination, management and support for its long-term strategic roadmaps (eg. “T2030”) and other strategic initiatives (eg. external partnerships, franchise building & positioning, firm enablement & future-readiness). SO works closely with other functions and departments within the firm to ensure collaboration, alignment and the delivery of our institutional objectives.

• Delivery - Develop, manage, implement and/or support the firm’s Corporate Strategy initiatives and workstreams.
• Team Management - Lead and guide the SO working team to deliver on our Corporate Strategy responsibilities and outcomes.
• Talent Development - Build and develop the talent and capabilities within the SO working team, and other collaborating teams within the firm.
• Reporting - Report to the Joint Heads (Managing Directors) of Corporate Strategy; Direct Reports will include members of the SO working team.

• Strategic Agility & Adaptive Coverage – Strong conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to distill complex issues into clear insights, while contributing across a wide range of concurrent strategy projects at varying stages of development.
• Sound Judgment & Executive Presence – Maturity to work on senior-level issues with discretion, and confidence to engage C-suite stakeholders on strategic topics.
• Collaborative Partnership & Effective Engagement – Proven ability to lead through influence, working seamlessly across functions and geographies, and engaging stakeholders across levels with clarity and credibility
• Enterprise Mindset & Execution Orientation – Experience in enterprise-wide strategic planning, and aligning functional and business strategies with long-term institutional objectives in previous roles. Ability to shift from high-level strategy to actionable planning, driving initiatives from insight through to implementation, with attention to detail and timelines. Be willing to roll up sleeves and often do the work and not just direct team members
• Top-tier Strategy Consulting Background – Ideally min. 10 years of experience, including 5 years at a global strategy consultancy firm, with exposure to large-scale corporate strategy, transformation, and investment-related topics
• Prior Engagement with Investment/ PE Firms, Sovereign Wealth Funds or Long-term Capital Providers – Experience advising or working with investment/ private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, or similar institutions.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development – Experience in leading and mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and contributing to capability-building within strategy or related function

JOB SUMMARY

As a Strategist, you will be working with the Senior Management team and key stakeholders, to develop, implement, and oversee Organization-wide and Division-level strategic initiatives. You will analyze related sector / market trends, needs and gaps as well as assess environmental threats and internal capabilities to formulate the initiatives. Collaborating with inter-Divisional teams, you will develop actionable plans and provide guidance to facilitate successful implementation.

Your strategic insights and analytical skills will be instrumental in shaping the organisation's strategic initiatives and optimizing its strengths and opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct analysis of sector / market trends, needs and gaps to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
• Assess the organisation's strengths and weaknesses and take them into consideration when developing strategic initiatives.
• Engage with Senior Management team and key stakeholders, facilitate strategy planning using suitable tools
• Formulate strategic initiatives and plans, together with Senior Management and key stakeholders to achieve the organization's short- and long-term goals.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of strategic implementation, identifying obstacles and recommending corrective actions where needed.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of the strategic plan to reflect changes in the external environment and internal capabilities.
• Communicate strategy plans, priorities, and progress to Board, Senior Management and other stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in strategy development and implementation.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking and innovation within the organization.
• Any other duties as appointed by Reporting Officer.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or related field.
• Proven experience in strategy planning, business development, or management consulting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving results.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a time-sensitive environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant sector and industry knowledge and business models.
• Proficiency in using analytical tools and software for data analysis and modeling an advantage.

JOB SUMMARY
As a Strategist, you will be working with the Senior Management team and key stakeholders, to develop, implement, and oversee Organization-wide and Division-level strategic initiatives. You will analyze related sector / market trends, needs and gaps as well as assess environmental threats and internal capabilities to formulate the initiatives. Collaborating with inter-Divisional teams, you will develop actionable plans and provide guidance to facilitate successful implementation.
Your strategic insights and analytical skills will be instrumental in shaping the organisation’s strategic initiatives and optimizing its strengths and opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct analysis of sector / market trends, needs and gaps to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
Assess the organisation’s strengths and weaknesses and take them into consideration when developing strategic initiatives.
Engage with Senior Management team and key stakeholders, facilitate strategy planning using suitable tools
Formulate strategic initiatives and plans, together with Senior Management and key stakeholders to achieve the organization's short- and long-term goals.
Provide strategic guidance and support to cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of initiatives.
Monitor and evaluate the progress of strategic implementation, identifying obstacles and recommending corrective actions where needed.
Conduct regular reviews and updates of the strategic plan to reflect changes in the external environment and internal capabilities.
Communicate strategy plans, priorities, and progress to Board, Senior Management and other stakeholders.
Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in strategy development and implementation.
Foster a culture of strategic thinking and innovation within the organization.
Any other duties as appointed by Reporting Officer.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or related field.
Proven experience in strategy planning, business development, or management consulting.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends to inform strategic decisions.
Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving results.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Ability to thrive in a time-sensitive environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Knowledge of relevant sector and industry knowledge and business models.
Proficiency in using analytical tools and software for data analysis and modeling an advantage.
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Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$389 billion (US$88b, €267b, £228b, RMB2.08t) as at 31 March 2024. Marking our unlisted assets to market would provide S$31 billion of value uplift and bring our mark to market net portfolio value to S 420 billion.
Our Purpose “So Every Generation Prospers” guides us to make a difference for today’s and future generations.
Operating on commercial principles, we seek to deliver sustainable returns over the long term.
We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia.
The Strategy Office ("SO") supports the firm’s
Corporate Strategy development and implementation , by providing oversight, coordination, management and support for its
long-term strategic roadmaps
(eg. “T2030”) and
other strategic initiatives
(eg. external partnerships, franchise building & positioning, firm enablement & future-readiness). SO works closely with other functions and departments within the firm to ensure collaboration, alignment and the delivery of our institutional objectives.
Responsibilities
Delivery
- Develop, manage, implement and/or support the firm’s Corporate Strategy initiatives and workstreams.
Team Management
- Lead and guide the SO working team to deliver on our Corporate Strategy responsibilities and outcomes.
Talent Development
- Build and develop the talent and capabilities within the SO working team, and other collaborating teams within the firm.
Reporting
- Report to the Joint Heads (Managing Directors) of Corporate Strategy; Direct Reports will include members of the SO working team.
Requirements
Strategic Agility & Adaptive Coverage
– Strong conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to distill complex issues into clear insights, while contributing across a wide range of concurrent strategy projects at varying stages of development.
Sound Judgment & Executive Presence
– Maturity to work on senior-level issues with discretion, and confidence to engage C-suite stakeholders on strategic topics.
Collaborative Partnership & Effective Engagement
– Proven ability to lead through influence, working seamlessly across functions and geographies, and engaging stakeholders across levels with clarity and credibility
Enterprise Mindset & Execution Orientation
– Experience in enterprise-wide strategic planning, and aligning functional and business strategies with long-term institutional objectives in previous roles. Ability to shift from high-level strategy to actionable planning, driving initiatives from insight through to implementation, with attention to detail and timelines. Be willing to roll up sleeves and often do the work and not just direct team members
Top-tier Strategy Consulting Background
– Ideally min. 10 years of experience, including 5 years at a global strategy consultancy firm, with exposure to large-scale corporate strategy, transformation, and investment-related topics
Prior Engagement with Investment/ PE Firms, Sovereign Wealth Funds or Long-term Capital Providers
– Experience advising or working with investment/ private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, or similar institutions.
Team Leadership & Talent Development
– Experience in leading and mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and contributing to capability-building within strategy or related function
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Overview
Director, Strategy Office
role at
Temasek
Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$389 billion (US$88b, €267b, £228b, RMB2.08t) as at 31 March 2024. Marking our unlisted assets to market would provide S$31 billion of value uplift and bring our mark to market net portfolio value to S 420 billion. Our Purpose “So Every Generation Prospers” guides us to make a difference for today’s and future generations. Operating on commercial principles, we seek to deliver sustainable returns over the long term. We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia.
For more information on Temasek, please visit For Temasek Review 2024, please visit For Sustainability Report 2024, please visit
Responsibilities
Delivery - Develop, manage, implement and/or support the firm’s Corporate Strategy initiatives and workstreams.
Team Management - Lead and guide the SO working team to deliver on our Corporate Strategy responsibilities and outcomes.
Talent Development - Build and develop the talent and capabilities within the SO working team, and other collaborating teams within the firm.
Reporting - Report to the Joint Heads (Managing Directors) of Corporate Strategy; Direct Reports will include members of the SO working team.
Qualifications
Strategic Agility & Adaptive Coverage – Strong conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to distill complex issues into clear insights, while contributing across a wide range of concurrent strategy projects at varying stages of development.
Sound Judgment & Executive Presence – Maturity to work on senior-level issues with discretion, and confidence to engage C-suite stakeholders on strategic topics.
Collaborative Partnership & Effective Engagement – Proven ability to lead through influence, working seamlessly across functions and geographies, and engaging stakeholders across levels with clarity and credibility
Enterprise Mindset & Execution Orientation – Experience in enterprise-wide strategic planning, and aligning functional and business strategies with long-term institutional objectives in previous roles. Ability to shift from high-level strategy to actionable planning, driving initiatives from insight through to implementation, with attention to detail and timelines. Be willing to roll up sleeves and often do the work and not just direct team members
Top-tier Strategy Consulting Background – Ideally min. 10 years of experience, including 5 years at a global strategy consultancy firm, with exposure to large-scale corporate strategy, transformation, and investment-related topics
Prior Engagement with Investment/ PE Firms, Sovereign Wealth Funds or Long-term Capital Providers – Experience advising or working with investment/ private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, or similar institutions.
Team Leadership & Talent Development – Experience in leading and mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and contributing to capability-building within strategy or related function
Position details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
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JOB SUMMARY

As a Strategist, you will be working with the Senior Management team and key stakeholders, to develop, implement, and oversee Organization-wide and Division-level strategic initiatives. You will analyze related sector / market trends, needs and gaps as well as assess environmental threats and internal capabilities to formulate the initiatives. Collaborating with inter-Divisional teams, you will develop actionable plans and provide guidance to facilitate successful implementation.

Your strategic insights and analytical skills will be instrumental in shaping the organisation’s strategic initiatives and optimizing its strengths and opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct analysis of sector / market trends, needs and gaps to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
• Assess the organisation’s strengths and weaknesses and take them into consideration when developing strategic initiatives.
• Engage with Senior Management team and key stakeholders, facilitate strategy planning using suitable tools
• Formulate strategic initiatives and plans, together with Senior Management and key stakeholders to achieve the organization's short- and long-term goals.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of strategic implementation, identifying obstacles and recommending corrective actions where needed.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of the strategic plan to reflect changes in the external environment and internal capabilities.
• Communicate strategy plans, priorities, and progress to Board, Senior Management and other stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in strategy development and implementation.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking and innovation within the organization.
• Any other duties as appointed by Reporting Officer.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or related field.
• Proven experience in strategy planning, business development, or management consulting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving results.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a time-sensitive environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant sector and industry knowledge and business models.
• Proficiency in using analytical tools and software for data analysis and modeling an advantage.

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