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Regional Head of Operations

Singapore Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This is a newly created role reporting to the CEO, providing a unique opportunity to influence the foundation of the business from inception. The role is ideal for an operations leader who thrives in a build-from-scratch environment and is passionate about delivering best-in-class digital trading and investment experiences.
  • Exciting opportunity to build an operations function/team
  • Long established fintech group

About Our Client

Our client is a fintech unicorn with multiple business verticals on their platform and is aiming to transform the trading and investing experience for investors in Southeast Asia.

Job Description

  • Lead the design and implementation of all operational frameworks and processes to support retail brokerage activities (e.g., trade execution, settlement, reconciliation, client onboarding, KYC/AML, etc.).
  • Drive the MAS licensing process in close partnership with compliance and legal teams.
  • Oversee day-to-day operational risk controls, systems, and workflows to ensure full regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to define the operations strategy and support business scaling across Singapore and the region.
  • Partner with technology, product, and customer support teams to implement tools and platforms that enable seamless brokerage operations.
  • Establish and manage vendor relationships with third-party providers (e.g., custodians, clearing partners, KYC/AML solution providers).
  • Hire, develop, and manage the operations team as the business grows regionally.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience (at least 8-10 years) in operations within a retail brokerage or securities trading environment, ideally with involvement in a new setup or early-stage buildout.
  • Strong understanding of MAS regulatory expectations, including capital markets licensing, trade processing, and operational risk controls.
  • Familiarity with front-to-back brokerage operations, including onboarding, settlements, reconciliations, and corporate actions.
  • Track record of working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment with the ability to build and scale processes from the ground up.
  • Excellent leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

Exciting opportunity to set up the operations function within a fintech unicorn for one of their new business lines that offers competitive package with huge growth potential.

Contact
Gavin Teo (Lic No: R1328332 / EA No: 18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6773916
Phone number
+65 6416 9835

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Operations / Middle Office - Banking / Securities
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gavin Teo (Lic No: R1328332 / EA No: 18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9835
Job Reference
JN-062025-6773916
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.