11 Strategic Initiatives jobs in Singapore

Strategic Project Lead

To spearhead and oversee strategic business initiatives, ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery that aligns organisational capability with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks, ensuring adherence to budget and deadlines.

Essential Qualifications:

• Postgraduate degree in Business or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in project management, business partnering, organisational effectiveness, or strategy consulting.
• Proven expertise in workforce planning, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and SPSS.

Additional Requirements:

• Solid understanding of business operations and performance metrics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and levels within the organisation.

Job Title: Strategic Initiatives Manager

We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead strategic initiatives related to ICM KYC and broader CAD capabilities.

• Drive and monitor progress of various strategic initiatives linked to ICM KYC and broader CAD capabilities.
• Support management teams in driving successful solution executions to address challenges around process streamlining, operating efficiency, and policy execution.
• Collaborate with capability leads in addressing risk and control topics, including solution framing, execution governance, and risk mitigation/closure plans.
• Closely partner with ICM KYC regional leads to drive execution of changes as part of strategic initiatives across production teams.
• Engage with ERT and ICM NFRM teams to frame and deliver effective solutions that balance operating efficiency and client experience improvement with compliance needs.
• Continuously review processes linked to ICM KYC and identify opportunities for optimization of existing KYC processes without compromising control/quality standards.
• Contribute to and execute aspects of ICM KYC strategy, including location strategy execution, operating model changes, and team enablement/support for transformation.
• Influence strong risk and control culture within India ICM KYC teams.
• Partner with global transformation teams in supporting landing, smooth operationalization, and benefit realization of transformation changes for ICM KYC driven globally.
• Build partnerships at senior levels with key stakeholders in ICM KYC, Global CAD organization, and ICM business.
• Proactively scan external and peer bank landscapes for industry best practices and innovation ideas that are candidates for adoption, and engage with global teams to validate feasibility and benefit cases of any such ideas.

• Minimum 12 years' experience in KYC Operations in the Banking/Finance industry, with at least 3 years in a lead role managing global initiatives.
• Experience in driving change and transformation initiatives in KYC with clear outcomes/contributions.
• Experience in KYC/Client Onboarding space in banks of similar size with direct knowledge/involvement of KYC review processes in Corporate and Investment Banking.
• Minimum bachelor's degree.
• Significant experience in supporting/partnering with CB & IB businesses with broad understanding of Correspondent Banking and Trade Finance business product and service offerings.
• Experience in addressing Risk & Control topics, particularly around Non-Financial Risk management.
• Thought leadership around KYC challenges with ability to suggest ideas for improvement.
• Change execution skills with ability to translate strategy into execution excellence.
• Understanding of end-to-end client lifecycle management processes and broader financial crime risk prevention frameworks.
• Experience in working with remote teams and matrixed organizations, delivering successfully on project initiatives.
• Attention to detail with strong data interpretation and analysis skills.
• Communication skills and proficient in Office applications.
• Collaborative and able to generate trust and partnership from senior/peer level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build on and maintain key business partner relationships, able to assimilate other stakeholders' perspectives.
• Organization skills and adept at balancing multiple dynamic priorities.
• Analytical/problem-solving ability and able to take problem statements and targets, structuring a path towards the goal.

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven professional to lead our ICM KYC initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving progress, monitoring performance, and ensuring the successful execution of various strategic initiatives related to ICM KYC and broader CAD capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Driving and Monitoring Progress : The successful candidate will be responsible for driving and monitoring progress of various strategic initiatives linked to ICM KYC and broader CAD capabilities.
• Supporting Management Teams : The candidate will support management teams in driving successful solution executions to address challenges around process streamlining/operating efficiency/policy execution.
• Working with Capability Lead : The successful candidate will work with capability lead in addressing risk and control topics including solution framing and execution governance, and risk mitigation/closure plans.
• Close Partnership with Regional Leads : The candidate will close partnership with ICM KYC regional leads to drive execution of changes as part of strategic initiatives across production teams.
• Engaging with ERT and ICM NFRM Teams : The successful candidate will engage with ERT and ICM NFRM teams to frame and deliver effective solutions that balance operating efficiency and client experience improvement with compliance needs.
• Continual Process Review : The candidate will continually review processes linked to ICM KYC and identify opportunities for optimization of existing KYC processes without compromising control/quality standards.
• Contributing to Strategy : The successful candidate will contribute to and execute aspects of ICM KYC strategy including aspects of location strategy execution, operating model changes, and team enablement and support for transformation.
• Strong Risk and Control Culture : The candidate will influence a strong risk and control culture within India ICM KYC teams.
• Partnering with Global Transformation Teams : The successful candidate will partner with global transformation teams in supporting landing, smooth operationalization, and benefit realization of transformation changes for ICM KYC driven globally.
• Build Partnerships : The candidate will build partnerships at senior levels with key stakeholders in ICM KYC, global CAD organization, and in ICM business.

• Leadership Skills : Excellent leadership skills with the ability to drive progress and monitor performance.
• Analytical Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication Skills : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible Benefits Plan : A flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services.
• Comprehensive Leave Benefits : Comprehensive leave benefits.
• Gender Neutral Parental Leave : Gender-neutral parental leave.
• Flexible Working Arrangements : Flexible working arrangements.
• 25 Days Annual Paid Leave : 25 days of annual paid leave plus public holiday and flexible working arrangement.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in our organization. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Description:

We are seeking a skilled Corporate Development Analyst to join our team. As a Corporate Development Specialist , you will play a crucial role in driving business growth through strategic initiatives and projects.

About the Role:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Investment Banking , Private Equity , or Corporate Finance . You will be responsible for identifying and developing optimal revenue models, sales and distribution channels, pricing, and new product development strategies.

You will work closely with senior management, C-suite, and head of teams to contribute to and lead high-performing project teams. Your key responsibilities will include conducting financial modeling to assess/support acquisitions, presenting financial analysis to key stakeholders, and honing advanced financial knowledge and general management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on corporate development projects - JVs, Investments, M&A, Acquisitions, divestitures, strategy development, new business development at the corporate and business unit level.
• Dual mission to identify and develop optimal revenue models, sales and distribution channels, pricing, and new product development strategies and to develop future leaders.
• Work along the senior management, C-suite, and head of team to contribute to and lead high-performing project teams.
• Conduct financial modeling to assess/support acquisitions; present financial analysis to key stakeholders.
• Hone advanced financial knowledge and general management skills, develop network internally and externally with various stakeholders.
• Prepare regular sector research to keep apprised of updated trends and market news/information including the review and analysis of financial, market information and analyst reports.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in any discipline.
• MANDATORY: M&A / IBD / Corporate Finance/ Private Equity/ Corporate Development background.
• Open to all generalists / sector agnostic candidate.
• Team player, family culture.
• High EQ, self-motivated, hands-on.
• Good in presentations, negotiation and have exceptional interpersonal & communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization, deal with senior level business & C-level stakeholders, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• "Can do" attitude and a willingness to learn from and contribute to a high-performance team.

Benefits:

• Family-oriented company culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Contact Information:

Please send your CV directly to us quoting reference number CL/BH- /FB. Data collected is strictly used for recruitment purposes only and will be treated with strictest confidence. Your profile will also only be sent out after seeking your consent. Due to the high volume of applications received during this period, we seek your understanding that we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates.

Business Development Opportunities

• Job Overview:

• Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services
• Comprehensive leave benefits
• Gender Neutral Parental Leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday & Flexible Working Arrangement

• Driving and monitoring progress of various strategic initiatives liked to ICM KYC and broader CAD capabilities
• Supporting management teams in driving successful solution executions to address challenges around process streamlining / operating efficiency / policy execution.
• Working with capability lead in addressing risk and control topics including solution framing and execution governance, and risk mitigation/ closure plans.
• Close partnership with ICM KYC Regional leads to drive execution of changes as part of strategic initiatives across production teams.
• Engaging with ERT and ICM NFRM teams to frame and deliver effective solutions that balance operating efficiency and client experience improvement with compliance needs.
• Continually reviewing processes linked to ICM KYC and identifying opportunities for optimization of existing KYC processes without compromising control/ quality standards.
• Contributing to and executing aspects of ICM KYC strategy including aspects of location strategy execution, operating model changes and team enablement and support for Transformation.
• Influencing strong risk and control culture within India ICM KYC teams
• Partnering with global transformation teams in supporting landing, smooth operationalization and benefit realization of transformation changes for ICM KYC driven globally.
• Build partnerships at senior levels with key stakeholders in ICM KYC, Global CAD organization and in ICM business.
• Proactively scan external and peer bank landscapes for industry best practices and innovation ideas that are candidates for adoption- and engage with global teams to validate feasibility and benefit cases of any such ideas.

• Minimum 12 years' experience in KYC Operations in the Banking/Finance industry of which at least 3 years should be in a lead role managing global initiatives.
• Experience in driving change and transformation initiatives in KYC with clear outcomes/contributions.
• Experience in KYC/Client onboarding space in banks of similar size with direct knowledge /involvement of KYC review processes in Corporate and Investment Banking.
• Minimum a bachelor's degree.
• Significant experience in supporting/ partnering with CB & IB businesses with broad understanding of Correspondent banking and trade finance business product and service offerings.
• Experience in addressing Risk & Control topics particularly around Non-Financial Risk management.
• Thought leadership around KYC challenges with ability to suggest ideas for improvement.
• Change execution skills with ability to translate strategy into execution excellence.
• Understanding of end-to-end client lifecycle management processes and broader financial crime risk prevention frameworks.
• Experience in working with remote teams and matrixed organizations and delivering successfully on project initiatives.
• Attention to detail with strong data interpretation and analysis skills.
• Communication skills and proficient in Office applications.
• Collaborative and able to generate trust and partnership from senior/peer level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to be able to build on and maintain key business partner relationships, able to assimilate other stakeholders' perspectives.
• Organization skills and adept at balancing multiple dynamic priorities.
• Analytical/problem solving ability and able to take problem statements and targets and structuring a path towards the goal.

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• Training and development to help you excel in your career

• Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services
• Comprehensive leave benefits
• Gender Neutral Parental Leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday & Flexible Working Arrangement

• Driving and monitoring progress of various strategic initiatives liked to ICM KYC and broader CAD capabilities
• Supporting management teams in driving successful solution executions to address challenges around process streamlining / operating efficiency / policy execution.
• Working with capability lead in addressing risk and control topics including solution framing and execution governance, and risk mitigation/ closure plans.
• Close partnership with ICM KYC Regional leads to drive execution of changes as part of strategic initiatives across production teams.
• Engaging with ERT and ICM NFRM teams to frame and deliver effective solutions that balance operating efficiency and client experience improvement with compliance needs.
• Continually reviewing processes linked to ICM KYC and identifying opportunities for optimization of existing KYC processes without compromising control/ quality standards.
• Contributing to and executing aspects of ICM KYC strategy including aspects of location strategy execution, operating model changes and team enablement and support for Transformation.
• Influencing strong risk and control culture within India ICM KYC teams
• Partnering with global transformation teams in supporting landing, smooth operationalization and benefit realization of transformation changes for ICM KYC driven globally.
• Build partnerships at senior levels with key stakeholders in ICM KYC, Global CAD organization and in ICM business.
• Proactively scan external and peer

• Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services
• Comprehensive leave benefits
• Gender Neutral Parental Leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday & Flexible Working Arrangement

• Driving and monitoring progress of various strategic initiatives liked to ICM KYC and broader CAD capabilities
• Supporting management teams in driving successful solution executions to address challenges around process streamlining / operating efficiency / policy execution.
• Working with capability lead in addressing risk and control topics including solution framing and execution governance, and risk mitigation/ closure plans.
• Close partnership with ICM KYC Regional leads to drive execution of changes as part of strategic initiatives across production teams.
• Engaging with ERT and ICM NFRM teams to frame and deliver effective solutions that balance operating efficiency and client experience improvement with compliance needs.
• Continually reviewing processes linked to ICM KYC and identifying opportunities for optimization of existing KYC processes without compromising control/ quality standards.
• Contributing to and executing aspects of ICM KYC strategy including aspects of location strategy execution, operating model changes and team enablement and support for Transformation.
• Influencing strong risk and control culture within India ICM KYC teams
• Partnering with global transformation teams in supporting landing, smooth operationalization and benefit realization of transformation changes for ICM KYC driven globally.
• Build partnerships at senior levels with key stakeholders in ICM KYC, Global CAD organization and in ICM business.
• Proactively scan external and peer bank landscapes for industry best practices and innovation ideas that are candidates for adoption- and engage with global teams to validate feasibility and benefit cases of any such ideas.

• Minimum 12 years' experience in KYC Operations in the Banking/Finance industry of which at least 3 years should be in a lead role managing global initiatives.
• Experience in driving change and transformation initiatives in KYC with clear outcomes/contributions.
• Experience in KYC/Client onboarding space in banks of similar size with direct knowledge /involvement of KYC review processes in Corporate and Investment Banking.
• Minimum a bachelor's degree.
• Significant experience in supporting/ partnering with CB & IB businesses with broad understanding of Correspondent banking and trade finance business product and service offerings.
• Experience in addressing Risk & Control topics particularly around Non-Financial Risk management.
• Thought leadership around KYC challenges with ability to suggest ideas for improvement.
• Change execution skills with ability to translate strategy into execution excellence.
• Understanding of end-to-end client lifecycle management processes and broader financial crime risk prevention frameworks.
• Experience in working with remote teams and matrixed organizations and delivering successfully on project initiatives.
• Attention to detail with strong data interpretation and analysis skills.
• Communication skills and proficient in Office applications.
• Collaborative and able to generate trust and partnership from senior/peer level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to be able to build on and maintain key business partner relationships, able to assimilate other stakeholders' perspectives.
• Organization skills and adept at balancing multiple dynamic priorities.
• Analytical/problem solving ability and able to take problem statements and targets and structuring a path towards the goal.

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• Training and development to help you excel in your career

Details of the Division and Team:

KYC Operations is responsible for supporting all KYC and Client Data/Client Lifecycle Management related functions for CB&IB Businesses spanning New Client adoption/ Periodic and Event Driven Reviews etc – within that specifically the ICM KYC team globally is a team of ~200 FTE’s across all regions supporting ICM and TFFI businesses. ICM KYC COE team in India is a key component of that global ICM KYC Team.

What we will offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:

• Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services
• Comprehensive leave benefits
• Gender Neutral Parental Leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday & Flexible Working Arrangement

Your key responsibilities:

• Driving and monitoring progress of various strategic initiatives liked to ICM KYC and broader CAD capabilities
• Supporting management teams in driving successful solution executions to address challenges around process streamlining / operating efficiency / policy execution.
• Working with capability lead in addressing risk and control topics including solution framing and execution governance, and risk mitigation/ closure plans.
• Close partnership with ICM KYC Regional leads to drive execution of changes as part of strategic initiatives across production teams.
• Engaging with ERT and ICM NFRM teams to frame and deliver effective solutions that balance operating efficiency and client experience improvement with compliance needs.
• Continually reviewing processes linked to ICM KYC and identifying opportunities for optimization of existing KYC processes without compromising control/ quality standards.
• Contributing to and executing aspects of ICM KYC strategy including aspects of location strategy execution, operating model changes and team enablement and support for Transformation.
• Influencing strong risk and control culture within India ICM KYC teams
• Partnering with global transformation teams in supporting landing, smooth operationalization and benefit realization of transformation changes for ICM KYC driven globally.
• Build partnerships at senior levels with key stakeholders in ICM KYC, Global CAD organization and in ICM business.
• Proactively scan external and peer bank landscapes for industry best practices and innovation ideas that are candidates for adoption- and engage with global teams to validate feasibility and benefit cases of any such ideas.

Your skills and experience:

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in KYC Operations in the Banking/Finance industry of which at least 3 years should be in a lead role managing global initiatives.
• Experience in driving change and transformation initiatives in KYC with clear outcomes/contributions.
• Experience in KYC/Client onboarding space in banks of similar size with direct knowledge /involvement of KYC review processes in Corporate and Investment Banking.
• Minimum a bachelor’s degree.
• Significant experience in supporting/ partnering with CB & IB businesses with broad understanding of Correspondent banking and trade finance business product and service offerings.
• Experience in addressing Risk & Control topics particularly around Non-Financial Risk management.
• Thought leadership around KYC challenges with ability to suggest ideas for improvement.
• Change execution skills with ability to translate strategy into execution excellence.
• Understanding of end-to-end client lifecycle management processes and broader financial crime risk prevention frameworks.
• Experience in working with remote teams and matrixed organizations and delivering successfully on project initiatives.
• Attention to detail with strong data interpretation and analysis skills.
• Communication skills and proficient in Office applications.
• Collaborative and able to generate trust and partnership from senior/peer level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to be able to build on and maintain key business partner relationships, able to assimilate other stakeholders’ perspectives.
• Organization skills and adept at balancing multiple dynamic priorities.
• Analytical/problem solving ability and able to take problem statements and targets and structuring a path towards the goal.

Role is required to be performed on-site at One Raffles Quay office. Relevant vaccination requirements may apply.

How we’ll support you:

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• Training and development to help you excel in your career

About us and our teams:

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