Who we are looking for This is a mid level management role within the Hedge Funds Fund Services Business Unit of the State Street Alternative Investment Solutions Group. The position interacts with all levels of professionals both internally and externally and with senior level executives of State Street.  Therefore, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required.  Candidates must demonstrate strong initiative, be able to perform well under pressure and be capable of managing multiple and diverse assignments.  The position is responsible for managing departments experiencing significant growth.   Why this role is important to us The team you will be joining is a part of International Fund Services (IFS), acquired by State Street in July 2002. IFS, also known as Alternative Investment Solutions is a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to hedge funds and private equity funds. These services are fully integrated to provide complete end-to-end solutions that span the front-, middle- and back-office requirements of institutional investors. Join us if making your mark in the alternative investment industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.   What you will be responsible for As a Fund Accounting Client Service Manager (Hedge Funds), you will Provide overall direction to team of staff to assure synchronized teamwork that accomplishes yearly and quarterly financial and operations goals and objectives. Responsible for development and execution of overall business plans both internally and in partnership with clients. Manage relationships with clients at appropriate levels to ensure continued confidence in State Street. Manage relationships with key client contacts ensuring expectations are met and client satisfaction with the level of service received. Ensure process and procedures are adequate to meet quality standards and are consistently applied and regularly reviewed within department. Responsible for the direction and training of subordinate managers and staff.  Address employee concerns and sensitivities. Review and approve NAV files in accordance with established policies and procedures. Provide support for and effectively communicate broad overall company initiatives and goals to staff within span of control. Responsible for developing department budget and staffing projections. Completes staffing proposals for newly awarded business. Monitors and approves department expenses. Assess operational effectiveness and make suggestions to streamline functions. Develop ideas for new products and services to expand business opportunities and better meet client needs.  Participates in new business process including review of proposals, prospect presentations, staffing allocations, etc. Represent the organization internally and externally as a senior level executive of State Street. Meet all requirements for the performance planning process including goal setting, regular and immediate feedback and submission of formalized performance appraisals. Allocates and coordinates resources including staff allocation, space and procurement of necessary equipment. Spearhead special projects and serve on committees and task force assignments. Provide leadership in areas outside of the division   What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role Detail-oriented mindset, ability to spot and distinguish minute differences in documents A sense of accountability, a customer-service mindset, as well as a talent at problem-solving in a fast-paced, deadline driven and ever-evolving business environment Strong organization and prioritization skills in an environment where outstanding tasks are continuously being updated. An aptitude for influencing and effectively communicating ideas to team members, senior management, and clients Ability to work independently, to coach, mentor, and lead initiative A polished, professional outlook and manner   Education & Preferred Qualifications Candidate must have a university degree (business, mathematics, finance or economics preferred, accounting concentration a plus) and at least 7 years of accounting experience, including 2 to 3 years of supervisory and financial reporting experience is required. Experience in the Hedge Funds and Fund of Funds is required. Strong computer skills are required, especially Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel. eFCSoSe

This rapidly expanding, market leading technology business is looking to hire an experienced, dynamic Digital Strategy specialist into a pivotal, leadership role.  This is a permanent role which offers superb long-term career progression in a friendly and innovative environment.   You will be responsible for defining the strategy to drive high quality and efficient customer engagement and loyalty across the digital platforms.  Leading an experienced team, you will take ownership of both the Chatbot and customer facing app.   Candidate Requirements:   At least 10 years of experience in a Digital role Proven experience of managing an app in a strategic capacity, related to Chatbot Track record of driving customer engagement and loyalty via digital channels Both hands-on execution and strategic experience People management experience Experience working with UX/UI and Tech teams

Grounded in a talent-centric mindset, Maker Lab is a marketing agency designed to build decentralised technology-led agency teams, rooted in collaboration with clients from the ground up. Maker Lab’s cross-functional teams of multidisciplinary specialists are embedded into client teams across digital marketing competencies — from measurement & analytics to content production.

Talent Engagement / Community Manager 

Maker Lab has seen massive growth over the past year, and as we continue to scale the business across different markets and regions, we foresee even more growth.  As the Talent Engagement Manager / Community Manager, you will elevate our employees’ journeys with us.  The role will see you engage with our existing employees, channel their feedback to the business leads, partner with them in helping them achieve their goals, and create a relevant calendar of social events to bring them together.

The role doesn’t stop with our existing employees. We’ve had talent engage with us for opportunities, and this role will see you nurture those relationships and allow them to be at the forefront of opportunities as soon as they become available. 

In this role, you will partner with the larger Talent and HR team and work closely with the business teams to create meaningful opportunities and programmes for our current and future employees. 

Role:

• Develop the Maker Lab community/engagement strategy as aligned with the company’s mission and vision
• Lead the execution of the initiatives — from resource planning to performance analyses
• Deliver strategic and commercially viable business recommendations based on learnings
• Act as the primary point of contact for community engagement across all the markets we operate in
• Keep up to date with best practices and industry trends to identify opportunities for enhancing the Maker Lab talent community and experience, especially in the areas of health, wellness and wellbeing, travel, etc 
• Create a calendar of events that cater to different interests 
• Create compelling newsletters to attract aware candidates to apply and continue to be interested in the company and opportunities

You:

• 6+ years of experience in talent engagement, marketing or social media. Working in a media, marketing or advertising agency is a huge plus!
• A strategic thinker, an articulate communicator and a focused doer
• Marketer with a passion for employee journey and innovation
• Experience working with vendors, being the primary POC for vendor relationships 
• A passion for people enablement, travel, health and wellness/wellbeing
• Proven success in building networks and/or influencing communities
• Strong understanding of community-building theories and practices 

• Exceptional verbal and written English communication and presentation skills

Please note: due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted with a follow-up introduction email.  If you do not receive an email from Maker Lab, your application has been unsuccessful this time around. Look out for future roles! By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your data by the Maker Lab team for the purposes of your application. Where your application contains personal data of third parties, you confirm that you have obtained all necessary consents to provide the Maker Lab team with such personal data and that we may collect, use and/or disclose such data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012.

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating the the HR services, policies and programs for APAC region. Duties include but are not limited to recruiting, interviewing, overseeing employee benefit programs, production of offer letters and contracts, change notifications, employee relations and managing employee issues that arise in line with legislation. This role is required to keep abreast of Country HR legislation and ensure compliance. This role must be sensitive to corporate needs, business needs and employee goodwill. This position reports to the Regional Finance Controller with a strong dotted line to the Regional Vice President and corporate VP Global Human Resources.

Essential Job Responsibilites:

General job duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage, support and track all events associated with employee life cycle such as recruitment,onboarding probationary periods, contract renewals, absence and sickness reporting, case management, grievance procedures, disciplinary, terminations, on and offboarding, training and development, talent management for the Regional Team.
• Liaise with various APAC Countries heads on manpower requirements, provide advice and guidance, conduct
• interviews where required
• Issue employee contracts and onboard new employees
• Managing and uploading sickness data, liaison with outside parties where necessary
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing requirements and expectations
• Facilitate and advise on compensation & benefits initiatives
• Liaise with Global payroll team and the countries for implementation of the new payroll vendor.
• Align with, and implement Global and Regional HR strategy
• Provide requested reporting and metrics to corporate HR and APAC leadership
• Ensure the country handbook(s) updated regularly in line with employment legislation
• Support in driving company culture, strategic workforce planning, engagement, diversity/inclusion and innovation channels
• Liaise with corporate HR on job Descriptions, job title structuring and compensation audits
• Ensure all employment practices are in line with local legislation
• Be Administrative incharge for the Local Regional Team and support as and when needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Regional FC/ Regional VP.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Requires the ability to prioritise and plan work; adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; deal with frequent change.
• Requires effective verbal and written communications skills - English, excellent interpersonal skills; and proven computer literacy (Microsoft Office Applications, Outlook, Internet).
• Must be able to work in a confidential manner when dealing with sensitive and confidential information and documents.
• Must be detail-orientated in order to maintain filing system and flow of processes that apply to HR.
• Requires prompt response to written requests, as well as phone messages.
• Analytical skills in interpreting data to ensure accuracy and integrity of data.
• Requires ability to apply concepts of basic business mathematics and calculate figures and amounts.
• Ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Requires dependability and consistently reporting to work and being on time.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Support ethical business practices
• Travel as required to regional offices
• Other duties as requested and required

Education and Direct Work Experience:

• University graduate in Human Resources Management or equivalent
• Proven record in similar role with a minimum of 6 years relevant working experience
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English
• Well versed in Employment Ordinance and other employment-related legislation
• Proficiency in MS Office e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Position: Sales Manager (Optometry/B2B/B2C) – Up to $6500 + Bonus
• Location: Alexandra (2 bus stops from Labrador Park MRT/Pasir Panjang MRT or 8 bus stops from Habourfront Stn/Vivocity)
• Working Hours: Mondays to Fridays | 9am to 6pm
• Salary (commensurate with experience): Up to $6,500 + Transport Allowance $500 + Mobile Allowance $100 + Commission of Average One Month Salary + Performance Bonus + Annual Corporate Health Screening + Medical & Dental Benefits
• Duration: Permanent
• Industry: Optometry
• Career Advancement: YES

Responsibilities:

• Create and develop strategy and plans to address customers’ needs, in line with strategy to drive revenue growth
• Work towards monthly sales targets with the sales team
• Maintain, develop and build long-term relationships with new and existing customers for company’s growth sustainability
• Negotiate terms of agreement and closing sales, preparing of sales contracts in adherence to local country regulatory rules and guidelines
• Detailing of company products to optical outlet stakeholders, and provide advice on product information, or any special promotions.
• Direct and coordinate all sales activities locally
• Plan and direct the hiring and training of new sales representatives
• Prepare of sales budgets and projections
• Work closely with marketing team to plan and execute marketing promotions, campaigns or training activities
• Build in-store brand presence and visibility with customers
• Gather customer and market information in a timely manner to stay competitive
• Represent the company in trade shows, events and exhibitions
• Handle and resolve customer complaints in an amicable manner
• Other tasks as assigned by your supervisor

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma / Degree holder
• Optometry degree preferred with 2-3 years of working experience
• B2B2C sales experience. Optical industry preferred but not a must.
• Experience in myopia management related products will be a plus.
• Possess class 3A driving license
• Has experience in leading a small team

Click "Apply Now" or alternatively, email to angela(at)searchpersonnel.com.sg or contact me at 63985697.

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Angela Ng

Assistant Consulting Manager (APAC)

Reg no.: R23112075 | EA No: 13C6684

Join our client's dynamic team as a Procurement Manager, based in the vibrant city of Singapore. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for supervising all procurement activities to ensure a seamless and cost-effective procurement process, while also maintaining a strong and resilient supply chain. Your leadership is vital in guiding a team of procurement professionals toward achieving strategic business objectives, with an emphasis on streamlining operations and cultivating positive supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Craft and implement a procurement strategy that is in line with our client's objectives and financial plans.
• Anticipate procurement needs, assess potential risks, and develop effective contingency plans.
• Select and oversee suppliers based on their quality, dependability, and value.
• Establish and cultivate relationships with key suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of suppliers to ensure compliance with contracts and service quality.
• Improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Establish and enforce procurement standards, practices, and policies.
• Adhere to all relevant regulations and uphold ethical procurement practices.
• Manage procurement budgets in accordance with fiscal objectives.
• Drive cost reductions through strategic negotiations and optimizing contracts.
• Lead and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence and professional development.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align procurement strategies with their requirements.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration to enhance the value of procurement.
• Assess risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Stay informed about global market trends and industry shifts that impact procurement.
• Utilize data analysis to inform decision-making and improve procurement performance.
• Provide senior management with reports on procurement metrics, savings, and supplier performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in procurement management, with at least 10 years in a leadership position.
• Demonstrated success in implementing procurement strategies and achieving cost reductions.
• Extensive knowledge of best practices in procurement, supply chain management, and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proven leadership abilities with prior experience managing diverse teams in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in relevant procurement software and technology.

• Competitive monthly salary of 8,000 to 12,000 SGD.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading organization.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Additional benefits will be discussed during the interview.
• Our client offers a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package to suitable candidate.