Opportunities in Asia/pacific

the client is seeking a VP Threat & Identity Architect to lead the strategy and architecture for identity access controls and identity threat detection and response capabilities within an information and cyber security organization focused on identity and access management. This role defines and drives the roadmap for protecting identities, platforms, and critical applications from identity-based attacks, addressing emerging risks such as non-human identities, artificial intelligence, and digital assets while aligning capabilities with business priorities and cybersecurity and regulatory requirements. The architect works closely with cybersecurity, engineering, architecture, and risk teams and provides strategic technical direction for identity threat architecture and controls.

Responsibilities include defining the strategy, roadmap, and architecture for identity threat detection and response; leveraging relevant threat and defense frameworks along with cyber threat intelligence to design detection and response controls; serving as a subject matter expert for identity threats and identity security controls; and establishing capability metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks. The role also maintains identity security standards, policies, and control documentation, evaluates and supports selection of identity security technologies, and ensures cybersecurity capabilities are translated into technology solutions and business outcomes. The architect will provide technical leadership to engineering and architecture teams and collaborate with vendors and external partners as needed.

The role designs and enhances identity access control and threat detection capabilities, supports automation and process optimization, and helps operationalize agile delivery practices. It includes developing identity threat response runbooks with cyber operations teams, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity standards, regulatory requirements, and internal governance, and maintaining audit readiness through centralized audit trails for identity security controls. Qualifications include 15+ years of cybersecurity experience with 8+ years in cyber threat detection, response, or threat intelligence, strong expertise in threat and defense frameworks, experience designing threat detection and response solutions, and knowledge of enterprise identity platforms. Familiarity with cloud platforms and enterprise infrastructure security, understanding of AI-related threats and non-human identity risks, strong stakeholder management and strategic delivery skills, and experience in banking or other regulated industries are preferred; a bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant security certifications are also expected.

the client is seeking a CloudOps Engineer to support mission-critical cloud platforms in Singapore. The role focuses on designing, optimizing, and scaling secure, reliable, and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure, with technical leadership across cloud architecture, automation, and operations. You will help ensure production environments are stable and continuously improved through monitoring, operational excellence, and ongoing collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include leading the architecture, deployment, and optimization of AWS-based infrastructure, and overseeing Kubernetes environments to maintain scalability, availability, and security. You will drive infrastructure automation using infrastructure-as-code practices, manage networking and security controls such as routing, firewalls, VPNs, IAM, encryption, and logging, and support hybrid and cloud migration initiatives. The role also includes monitoring performance, reliability, and cost metrics, managing incident response, and mentoring other CloudOps engineers.

Requirements include 5+ years of experience in cloud operations, engineering, or cloud architecture, along with strong expertise in AWS infrastructure and application services. You should have experience managing production Kubernetes clusters and hands-on experience with Terraform and infrastructure automation, plus solid networking knowledge covering routing, firewalls, load balancing, and VPNs. Additional experience with Active Directory, DNS, and scripting (Bash and/or PowerShell) is expected, along with exposure to cloud migration projects and DevOps workflows; strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are also required, and Mandarin speaking is a plus.

The client is seeking a Chief Legal & Compliance Officer for a regional group-level role. This position serves as the group’s main legal and compliance representative, operating across multiple markets in Asia and supporting continued growth through new markets, partnerships, acquisitions, and corporate structuring.

The role will partner closely with founders, senior leadership, external counsel, banks, partners, and business teams to manage legal, regulatory, commercial, and structural risks. Responsibilities include advising across group operating companies, supporting regional legal matters across Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and future markets, managing external counsel across jurisdictions, and providing clear, business-friendly legal guidance that balances legal protection with business speed and momentum.

The Chief Legal & Compliance Officer will oversee corporate governance and holding company structures, shareholder agreements, ESOP matters, and group-level legal documentation. Additional responsibilities include building practical legal, compliance, contract, and risk frameworks; strengthening compliance standards across payments, merchant onboarding, regulatory expectations, data protection, and cross-border operations; reviewing and negotiating key commercial agreements; and supporting M&A through due diligence, transaction review, negotiation, and risk assessment. Requirements include 8+ years of legal, compliance, corporate, or risk-related experience with strong regional exposure across Asia, along with experience in fintech and payments or related technology/digital platforms, strong commercial contracting and governance/structuring skills, and comfort working directly with founders and business leaders in a fast-moving environment.

A client is hiring a Creative Director to support an internal creative team, providing hands-on creative leadership across brand, digital, social, and integrated marketing campaigns. The role focuses on turning strategy into compelling creative work while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies to deliver high-quality outputs across regional and global markets.

You will lead creative direction for global and regional marketing campaigns, conceiving and developing social-first creative for digital, video, OOH, and brand channels. You will translate insights, data, and strategy into creative executions, present and confidently sell ideas to senior stakeholders, and collaborate with marketing, media, analytics, program teams, and external agencies. You will also use AI and emerging tools to improve creative development and output.

Ideal candidates typically bring 10+ years of creative experience in an in-house creative team or a top-tier agency, with strong art direction capabilities and deep experience across digital and social campaigns. A strong portfolio demonstrating brand, campaign, and social-first work is required, along with solid stakeholder management and presentation skills. Experience working across major brands and international or regional campaigns is expected, and familiarity with the India market is highly preferred; fluency in English and portfolio submission are required.

The client is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the team in Singapore. The client provides 360° search solutions for the global commodities markets and works across trading houses, producers, majors, utilities, merchants, hedge funds, investment banks, and brokerages. This role will support strong global expansion and help drive the client’s strategic and commercial growth.

The CFO will spearhead development and execution of the group’s business strategy in alignment with the CEO’s vision, with a focus on finance, treasury, accounting, and investor relations. Responsibilities include overseeing financial consolidation reviews, budgeting, and strategic planning, as well as leveraging senior networks and expertise to drive fundraising efforts. The CFO will also support the CEO in managing the board and external stakeholders.

In addition, the CFO will lead the implementation of technology solutions by overseeing IT and process enhancements prior to the appointment of a CTO, and will help drive monetization schemes for internal stakeholders. Qualifications include significant CFO experience in the commodities sector, with exposure to agricultural commodities such as grain, oilseeds, coffee, cocoa, nuts, or fertilizer; experience in metals and/or power and energy is valuable. The role requires a track record in multi-entity global organizations and strong knowledge of reporting requirements, accounting standards, regulatory mandates, tax planning, and structuring, along with demonstrated fundraising expertise and familiarity with M&A processes; fluency in English is required.

the client is offering 360° search solutions to global commodities markets, with coverage across trading houses, producers, majors, utilities, merchants, hedge funds, investment banks, and brokerages. the client is working with a major steel mining firm to hire a Head of Traded Products to join the commercial and procurement team in Singapore.

Key responsibilities include optimizing trading strategies through market trend analysis and strategic trading initiatives, developing and implementing financial risk management policies within defined thresholds, and strengthening relationships with suppliers, customers, and industry stakeholders. The role also supports team development through engagement, skill growth, clear objectives, and succession planning, while continuously improving trading processes to enhance speed, accuracy, and compliance. The Head of Traded Products will provide actionable market analysis based on trends and economic indicators to help maintain competitiveness.

Qualifications include 8+ years of experience in metal trading with a proven ability to manage profit and loss effectively, along with strong analytical and decision-making skills using complex market data. English and Mandarin fluency is expected to support communication and collaboration in international markets, and the role requires proficiency in trading and analytics platforms, as well as an understanding of financial principles and risk management practices.

the client provides 360° search solutions for the global commodities markets and is supporting an expansion into derivatives brokerage. The client is seeking a Fuel Oil Broker–Desk Head to join their team in Singapore, with responsibility for leading the fuel oil brokerage desk and driving business growth in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key responsibilities include building, leading, and managing the fuel oil brokerage desk by setting strategy and executing plans to increase revenue. The role will originate and execute trades across fuel oil products while maintaining strong relationships with relevant counterparties, such as trading houses, oil majors, and shipping firms. It also includes recruiting, developing, and mentoring brokers, monitoring market trends and client activity to identify commercial opportunities, and ensuring all trading and broking activity complies with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications include at least 5–7 years of experience in broking or trading fuel oil products, along with a strong track record of deal execution. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the fuel oil market, including regional dynamics and pricing structures, and will be expected to bring established commercial relationships in derivatives markets. Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are required, with the ability to manage a team and operate effectively in a dynamic market.

The client is seeking a Head of Broadcast Production to create and deliver a world-class broadcast product for a professional basketball league launching in 2026. The role defines the “look and feel” of live game broadcasts and related content, aiming to position the league as a premium entertainment offering with a production style and innovation that resonate with fans locally and globally.

The Head of Broadcast Production will oversee end-to-end broadcast delivery, including pre-production planning, creative direction, live execution, and ongoing innovation for digital content and fan experience. Key responsibilities include developing a broadcast strategy and creative vision; leading live game production and ensuring technical quality across multiple platforms; introducing modern broadcast techniques and storytelling, such as graphics, data integration, and enhanced viewer experiences; and overseeing content development spanning highlights, behind-the-scenes, documentaries, and social-first video with seamless integration between broadcast and digital channels.

The role also includes managing relationships with broadcasters, sponsors, rights-holders, and relevant regulatory stakeholders, and serving as the key executive contact for broadcast and production partners to support commercial obligations in collaboration with the commercial team. In addition, the Head of Broadcast Production will recruit, train, and lead a high-performing production team, developing both on-screen and off-screen talent while fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and operational excellence.

the client is seeking an experienced, strategic, purpose-driven Regional Director to lead its programme strategy and grant-making across South East Asia, initially focused on Indonesia, and to provide global thematic leadership in the area of Just Energy Transition. The role will help strengthen regional alignment with the client’s global strategy, identify opportunities to maximise impact, and advance people-centred solutions aimed at reducing and avoiding greenhouse gas emissions through systems-change approaches and locally led partnerships.

Reporting to the Chief Programmes Officer, the Regional Director will lead the South East Asia Programmes team and work closely with colleagues across the client. Key responsibilities include programme development, grant-making strategy, partnership management, organisational learning, and regional team leadership. The role also involves strengthening relationships with communities and relevant stakeholders to ensure the work remains equitable, responsive to local contexts, and focused on long-term, people-centred impact.

This senior leadership position requires senior experience in philanthropy, international development, systems thinking, or related fields, along with deep expertise in Indonesia and extensive regional experience across South East Asia. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of climate and development challenges, experience leading diverse teams through change, and a demonstrated commitment to locally led solutions and long-term impact. Applications should include a covering letter explaining motivation and qualifications and a full curriculum vitae.

the client is an independent philanthropy focused on combating global warming through people-centred solutions. It supports partners working to drive long-term change in high-emitting systems, including energy, land, food and forests, and buildings and transport, with the aim of reducing and avoiding greenhouse gas emissions through systems-change approaches.

the client is seeking an experienced, strategic Regional Director for South Asia to strengthen its regional program strategy and grant-making, initially focused on India. In this role, the Regional Director will provide thematic leadership across regions on built environment and transport sector transitions, ensure alignment between global strategy and regional priorities, and identify partnership-led opportunities to maximize impact through locally led solutions and systems-change methods.

Reporting to the Chief Programmes Officer, the Regional Director will lead the South Asia Programmes team and collaborate with colleagues to oversee programme development, grant-making strategy, partnership management, organisational learning, and regional team leadership. The role requires extensive experience in philanthropy, international development, systems-change initiatives, and strong regional expertise in South Asia, along with significant experience in India; the candidate should have demonstrated capability leading diverse teams through change and building trusted partnerships to deliver long-term, locally led impact.

the client is seeking a Head of Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences to provide leadership and strategic direction across research, teaching, professional education, and the delivery of clinical services. In this role, the head of department will guide and promote academic excellence while aligning departmental priorities with the organization’s broader strategic objectives. The position also supports university-level objectives through research and education activities associated with the department’s clinical and diagnostic services.

The head of department will lead and oversee professional education for the veterinary clinical sciences department and ensure effective management of research and teaching activities. The role includes providing clinical services through the client’s veterinary medical and diagnostic facilities and fostering a collaborative environment that supports innovation and high-quality outcomes. Leadership responsibilities also include steering the department’s mission and vision in line with the client’s strategic direction.

Successful candidates will hold a PhD and a veterinary qualification recognized for registration as a veterinary surgeon in Hong Kong, which may include a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), or an equivalent qualification. Board certification in a relevant discipline enabling registration as a veterinary specialist in Hong Kong is required, such as European, Australian/New Zealand, American, or equivalent boards. The client expects a distinguished record of research, teaching, and scholarship, substantial experience in tertiary education, strong management effectiveness, and a demonstrated commitment to teamwork and effective communication to build and nurture internal and external relationships.

the client invites applications for the position of Head of Department of Communication at the rank of Professor, Distinguished Professor, or Chair Professor. the role is to lead an academic department within a faculty setting and to provide overall academic leadership for undergraduate and graduate programmes in communication. english is expected to be the working language and primary medium of instruction.

the department offers programmes at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including bachelor’s and master’s programmes in communication and new media, as well as a phd in communication studies. teaching and research activities cover a range of communication areas such as media studies, journalism, public relations, marketing, digital journalism, and creative media, supported by research expertise spanning media and journalism, public communication, qualitative and quantitative media analysis, cultural studies, and intercultural communication.

the client seeks an internationally accomplished scholar with a strong research profile, a distinguished record of academic achievements, exceptional leadership and management skills, and strategic vision. the successful candidate is expected to hold a phd degree in communication, mass communication, media studies, or a related field, and to have expertise in one or more relevant sub-disciplines such as research methodology, journalism, advertising, public relations, new media, and/or international or intercultural communication. they should also demonstrate an outstanding record of internationally recognized research and scholarship and a proven record of excellent teaching.

the client is seeking a visionary academic leader to serve as Dean for the School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, part of the College of Engineering. The dean will provide overall leadership to ensure the school’s smooth operation and sustainable development, supporting the client’s mission of advancing innovation in research and teaching and cultivating outstanding talent.

The dean will lead school affairs across teaching, research, and administration; develop strategic plans aligned with the client’s goals; and recruit and support top-tier faculty while fostering an environment that promotes both curiosity-driven and collaborative research. The role also includes establishing and evolving majors and curricula to ensure high-quality teaching and holistic student development, aligned with national and regional needs and educational outcomes.

In addition, the dean will build an international network of partnerships to strengthen collaboration in education, research, and knowledge transfer, enhancing the school’s global engagement. The position will further involve developing industry–academic partnerships consistent with national and regional priorities, and implementing mechanisms to secure donations and sponsorships to support long-term development.

The client is seeking a visionary academic leader for the role of Dean of the School of Life Sciences within the College of Science. The Dean will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the school’s smooth functioning and sustainable long-term development, with a focus on advancing teaching, research, and administration.

The Dean will be responsible for leading school-wide affairs, developing strategic plans aligned with the university’s goals, recruiting and supporting top-tier faculty, and fostering an environment that encourages both curiosity-driven and collaborative research. They will also help establish majors and curricula to ensure high-quality teaching and holistic student development, while aligning educational outcomes with national and regional needs.

Additional responsibilities include building an international network of academic partnerships to facilitate collaboration in education, research, and knowledge transfer, and developing partnerships that strengthen industry–academic research collaboration in line with national and regional priorities. The Dean will also implement mechanisms to support fundraising efforts through donations and sponsorships to advance the university’s goals and long-term development.