Corporate Development Associate Director

About the role

This is a high-ownership, close-to-senior-leadership role covering corporate strategy, partnerships, investor relations and special projects, from idea to execution. It sits in a lean, decentralised setup where you are expected to drive work end to end.

Key responsibilities

• Corporate strategy and planning: lead corporate planning with the CEO and C-suite, plan scaling of operations, report on profitability and operating performance, and prepare board papers, strategy memos and management presentations
• Market expansion and special projects: lead overseas expansion projects and high-priority special projects, coordinating Finance, Legal, Compliance, Product, Trading and Operations
• Business development and strategic partnerships: originate, structure and negotiate partnerships with banks, financial institutions and ecosystem partners, and build distribution for tokenised capital markets products
• Investment sourcing: source, evaluate and execute strategic investments and joint ventures, build DCF and precedent transaction models, run due diligence and transaction documentation, and prepare investment memoranda
• Investor relations: manage shareholder and investor relationships, support fundraising, prepare investor materials and data rooms, and act as a trusted point of contact for stakeholders

Required profile

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline; CFA or MBA a plus
• At least 5+ years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity / venture capital, corporate development or management consulting
• Hands-on deal execution, including due diligence and transaction documentation
• Track record of originating and closing partnerships or commercial deals
• Comfortable working with C-suite, boards and investors, with strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong interest in digital assets and the industry

Required skills

• Financial modelling, valuation analysis and capital structure knowledge
• Excel, PowerPoint and Word; familiarity with Google Workspace
• Nice to have: Mandarin and/or Japanese, fintech or digital assets background, tokenisation or capital markets infrastructure knowledge, and Southeast Asia market expansion experience

What we offer

• Friendly start-up work culture and a convenient CBD location
• Generous annual leave on top of national holidays
• Medical coverage including GP, specialist and TCM, plus self-care benefits and fitness workshops
• Vibrant office with a well-stocked pantry