Total 999 branch manager job vacancies in Customer Service category in Islandwide

JOB SUMMARY

• To manage Branch operational risk and ensure controls are in place
• To comply with the processes on cash handling and branch operations as per Branch Operations Manual
• Assist the BOCEM on the day to day running of branch operations
• To resolve client complaints/feedbacks/issues and manage clients service expectations
• Support the branch in achieving its business objectives within regulations and guideline of external regulatory bodies and the bank
• Activate, educate & direct clients to utilise digital/self- service terminal (SST) channels
• Generate new sales opportunities through referral (excluding insurance and investment)
• To be proactive in improving workflows / internal processes in branch

RESPONSIBILITIES

Branch Operations

• Granting transaction approval and overrides for all CER/ Senior CER within delegation limit
• Checking and approval of Application / Service Request documentations for all products / services.
• Collection of cheques from Quick Cheque Deposit box & batch for processing under dual control
• Review of all Daily/Monthly Reports via Report-to-Web (except GL Reports to be reviewed by BOSM)
• To scrutinize reports/schedules for unusual entries which may require further investigations / Escalations if required
• To raise any Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) if necessary
• Review of Daily Transaction Vouchers
• Stock Control – Custodian for Cashier’s Orders, Savings Passbooks, MLI Cards, Captured MLI/Credit Cards, Cheque Books and any others pending clients’ collection.
• Ensure all Drafts application, Telegraphic Transfer applications, standing instruction, GIRO, Payplus, Clients’ Requests are scanned / batched with appropriate authorization to relevant departments for processing on time
• Collate data/information related to branch reporting.- Accurate & Timely Submission
• Reporting of Daily, Weekly and Monthly Returns where applicable
• Reporting of any other Ad hoc information required from time to time
• Assist in answering phones, general enquiries and investigations.
• Branch Cash Operations In absence of BOCEM, CEOM to assume role of Cash Officer (Keyholder / Safe Combination Holder where applicable).
• To execute controls on cash within the present guidelines of the Bank

Limits Management

• Ensure the overall cash is within the Branch Cash Holding limits (end of day Branch limits)
• Ensure all Client Experience Representative (CER)/ Senior Client Experience Representative (CER) do not exceed intra-day limit /end of day cash limit
• Maintenance of Cash position in all auxiliary Services – ATM/CDM
• Escalate in the event of breaching branch cash holding limits to Branch Manager. Inform also via email the Head, Branch Operations and provide reasons / justifications on the breach
• Raise RMS for change of transaction limits when necessary (e.g. upgrade from CL5 to CL4)

Approvals, Controls & Reconciliations

• Ensure dual control operation of the Cash Vault/ATM/CDM
• Granting transaction approval and overrides for all CER/ Senior CER within delegation limit
• Approve movement of cash to and from vault with Senior CER under dual control and confirm denomination and value input in eBranch System
• Approve cash indent and return to MAS/Battery Road Branch via CISCO
• Perform Surprise Cash Checks at a pre-determined frequency
• Daily reconciliation of physical cash in Vault/ATM/CDM with - Senior CER under dual control
• Perform daily checks (random sample of 5% or 5, whichever is lower) on signature verification, transaction validation and technical details for each CER/ Senior CER’s Debit transactions within the CER/ Senior CER’s limit and sign off on the vouchers as evidence of checks.
• All staff to refer to Cash Operations Manual in Knowledge One for full details

Management of Service Delivery

• Ensure clients are being served within stipulated standard (refer to scorecard)
• Assist clients in queries; handling feedbacks, complaints that are escalated by CER/Sales staff which includes escalated exceptional investigations and queries and liaising with other functions/department

Referrals

• Generate new sales opportunities by proactively referring client with banking needs to respective Sales Staff for cross-selling & upselling, (except insurance and investment)
• To activate, educate & direct clients to utilise digital/self service terminal (SST) channels

Compliance / Operational Risk

• Dual Control to be observed at all times
• To comply with all applicable money laundering prevention procedures and in particular, report any suspicious activity to the Line Manager & Transaction Monitoring Unit.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and controls as set by the Bank and external regulatory authorities, including controls relating to Guidelines on Fair Dealing and Treating Clients Fairly outcomes

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
• Lead to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles

Key Stakeholders

• Client Network
• Branch Manager
• Branch Staff
• Branch Central Team

Our Ideal Candidate

• Diploma or Degree holder
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• 2 years of relationship service management experience in retail banking

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Cash Handling
• Customer service
• Written and verbal communication
• Attention to details
• Microsoft office skills- Outlook, Excel, Word

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

Recruitment Assessments

Some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you've applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.

Visit our careers website www.sc.com/careers

JOB SUMMARY

• To manage Branch operational risk and ensure controls are in place
• To comply with the processes on cash handling and branch operations as per Branch Operations Manual
• Assist the BOCEM on the day to day running of branch operations
• To resolve client complaints/feedbacks/issues and manage clients service expectations
• Support the branch in achieving its business objectives within regulations and guideline of external regulatory bodies and the bank
• Activate, educate & direct clients to utilise digital/self- service terminal (SST) channels
• Generate new sales opportunities through referral (excluding insurance and investment)
• To be proactive in improving workflows / internal processes in branch

RESPONSIBILITIES

Branch Operations

• Granting transaction approval and overrides for all CER/ Senior CER within delegation limit
• Checking and approval of Application / Service Request documentations for all products / services.
• Collection of cheques from Quick Cheque Deposit box & batch for processing under dual control
• Review of all Daily/Monthly Reports via Report-to-Web (except GL Reports to be reviewed by BOSM)
• To scrutinize reports/schedules for unusual entries which may require further investigations / Escalations if required
• To raise any Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) if necessary
• Review of Daily Transaction Vouchers
• Stock Control – Custodian for Cashier’s Orders, Savings Passbooks, MLI Cards, Captured MLI/Credit Cards, Cheque Books and any others pending clients’ collection.
• Ensure all Drafts application, Telegraphic Transfer applications, standing instruction, GIRO, Payplus, Clients’ Requests are scanned / batched with appropriate authorization to relevant departments for processing on time
• Collate data/information related to branch reporting.- Accurate & Timely Submission
• Reporting of Daily, Weekly and Monthly Returns where applicable
• Reporting of any other Ad hoc information required from time to time
• Assist in answering phones, general enquiries and investigations.
• Branch Cash Operations In absence of BOCEM, CEOM to assume role of Cash Officer (Keyholder / Safe Combination Holder where applicable).
• To execute controls on cash within the present guidelines of the Bank

Limits Management

• Ensure the overall cash is within the Branch Cash Holding limits (end of day Branch limits)
• Ensure all Client Experience Representative (CER)/ Senior Client Experience Representative (CER) do not exceed intra-day limit /end of day cash limit
• Maintenance of Cash position in all auxiliary Services – ATM/CDM
• Escalate in the event of breaching branch cash holding limits to Branch Manager. Inform also via email the Head, Branch Operations and provide reasons / justifications on the breach
• Raise RMS for change of transaction limits when necessary (e.g. upgrade from CL5 to CL4)

Approvals, Controls & Reconciliations

• Ensure dual control operation of the Cash Vault/ATM/CDM
• Granting transaction approval and overrides for all CER/ Senior CER within delegation limit
• Approve movement of cash to and from vault with Senior CER under dual control and confirm denomination and value input in eBranch System
• Approve cash indent and return to MAS/Battery Road Branch via CISCO
• Perform Surprise Cash Checks at a pre-determined frequency
• Daily reconciliation of physical cash in Vault/ATM/CDM with - Senior CER under dual control
• Perform daily checks (random sample of 5% or 5, whichever is lower) on signature verification, transaction validation and technical details for each CER/ Senior CER’s Debit transactions within the CER/ Senior CER’s limit and sign off on the vouchers as evidence of checks.
• All staff to refer to Cash Operations Manual in Knowledge One for full details

Management of Service Delivery

• Ensure clients are being served within stipulated standard (refer to scorecard)
• Assist clients in queries; handling feedbacks, complaints that are escalated by CER/Sales staff which includes escalated exceptional investigations and queries and liaising with other functions/department

Referrals

• Generate new sales opportunities by proactively referring client with banking needs to respective Sales Staff for cross-selling & upselling, (except insurance and investment)
• To activate, educate & direct clients to utilise digital/self service terminal (SST) channels

Compliance / Operational Risk

• Dual Control to be observed at all times
• To comply with all applicable money laundering prevention procedures and in particular, report any suspicious activity to the Line Manager & Transaction Monitoring Unit.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and controls as set by the Bank and external regulatory authorities, including controls relating to Guidelines on Fair Dealing and Treating Clients Fairly outcomes

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
• Lead to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles

Key Stakeholders

• Client Network
• Branch Manager
• Branch Staff
• Branch Central Team

Our Ideal Candidate

• Diploma or Degree holder
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• 2 years of relationship service management experience in retail banking

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Cash Handling
• Customer service
• Written and verbal communication
• Attention to details
• Microsoft office skills- Outlook, Excel, Word

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

Recruitment Assessments

Some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you've applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.

Visit our careers website www.sc.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Attend to walk-in customers
• Handle over-the-counter transactions in an efficient and accurate manner (including cash deposits and withdrawals)
• Assist in customers' enquiries and ensure DBS service delivery standards are met in achieving total customer satisfaction
• Prospect and introduce customers to the Bank's products and services
• Educate and migrate customers towards our digital platform
• Drive service excellence in the areas of customer satisfaction - customer wait time, problem resolution and customer feedback /escalation/complaint
• Ability to understand issues and appropriately escalate to Management in a timely fashion
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Contributes to self and team effort by accomplishing related results

“This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (“e2i”).

e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives. By applying for this role, you consent to A-IT Software Services Pte Ltd’s PDPA and e2i PDPA.

Job Responsibilities

• Verifications of customer’s / banker’s signatures
• Checking of teller transactions
• Transaction overriding
• Manage queue waiting time
• Problem solving and handling of customer feedback and complaint
• Preparation and checking of reports
• Reporting of suspicious transaction
• Ensuring that operational procedures are carried out and adhered to regulations/rules set
• Supervision / counselling of staff
• Training of staff in job knowledge

Job Requirements

• Diploma holder and above
• At least 3 years working experience in a retail branch
• Self-motivated with strong customer service orientation
• Effectively bilingual in English and Chinese so as to communicate with Chinese-speaking customers
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem solving skills
• Able to work on Saturdays

As our company embarks on an expansion journey, we are inviting like-mind personnel to join us for this new chapter. Tapping on our current strength and success in promoting a healthier eating lifestyle, we have integrated this passion with persevering our nation’s heritage food culture.

We would like to invite suitable candidates for Centre Manager to join us in managing one of Singapore’s Hawker Centres. The Centre Manager will play an important role in managing the Hawker Centre.

Join us, if you have what it takes!

Job Responsibilities:

• Management of a team – this would include recruitment, yearly appraisal and training of your team.

• Tenancy Management - Managing end-to-end of tenancy operations, including but not limited to the followings

1. onboarding and offboarding of tenants,

2. conducting routine inspections,

3. management of arrears and taking the appropriate action,

4. Designing policies for new initiatives (e.g. Bridging Programe, One Stop Services etc)

• Facilities Management - Working with contractors and stakeholders to ensure high standards of cleanliness, good maintenance of facilities and good environment of Hawker Centre. This includes

1. responsive incident management,

2. efficient table-cleaning, general and toilet-cleaning,

3. effective pest control,

4. preventive and routine maintenance,

5. cyclical repairs/redecorations,

6. attending to emergency

7. and ad hoc improvement works.

• Feedback Management & Stakeholders' Engagement - Addressing feedback and appeals professionally and regularly engaging stakeholders (e.g. stallholders, contractors, Hawkers Association, landlord and relevant authorities etc) to implement initiatives and resolve operational issues.

• Routine exercise – Taking a lead in planning and coordinating of activities such as fire drills, quarterly spring cleaning and community activities.

• Any other tasks assigned

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage day to day operations of the Training Centre assigned to you is well-managed and daily operations are carried out without any lapses;
• Ensure overall customer service of the reception counter is maintained at a satisfactory level, where visitors visit and leave the space delighted
• Manage staff under your supervision complete their daily operation duties to facilitate class administration processes
• To ensure that all documentation for class start is readily prepared and completed for Trainers to apply during the start of classes
• Ensure all transfer and withdrawal processes are completed accurately and timely as per required by the Company and/or Program Partners
• Ensure that all documents submitted meet the standard for invoicing
• Report in a timely fashion, any disruptions, challenges, and non-compliant behaviours that are affecting daily operations at the Training Centre.

Requirements

• Competency in interpersonal and communication skills
• Meticulous and able to multi-task
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office applications

Work Location: Ang Mo Kio

You will be responsible for monitoring and managing the delivery of Managed Security Services, establishing close engagement with key stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a trust, in partnership with cross functional teams to provide Managed Security Services.
• Contribute to service improvement reviews with internal teams and recommend service improvement plans.
• Work with Project Managers when required and assist the customer in facilitating the co ordination of any work required (upgrades, replacements and fixes).
• Act as a point of contact for service escalations by the clients.
• Act as the interface for escalations between the Client and SOC and other cross functional teams to resolve issues and attend any escalation meetings, if required.
• Ensure that Managed Security Services personnel are available to support the agreed action plan for the duration of the escalation.
• Documenting, supporting and improving operational processes related to the SOC Client Service Management and Service Delivery.
• Interpretation of security incidents to actionable items and make recommendations to customers.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in customer success roles or experience in a cybersecurity operation center.
• Relevant Cybersecurity Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, GCIH, GNFA, CCSK, CRIST will be an added advantage.
• Familiar with Kill Chain methodology, MITRE Attack, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001 etc.
• Experience in handing customer queries , customer satisfaction, retentions and engagement.

To Apply or find out more information on this role, please email us or send in your updated resume to: [email protected]

Shelly Tan Bee Leng (Reg. No. R2199458)

STAR CAREER CONSULTING PTE LTD (EA License: 20C0353)

Job Description

• Industry/ Organization Type: Marine Spare Parts & Machinery Stockist
• Position Title: Marine Service Manager
• Working Location: West – Gul Circle
• Working Hours: 5.5 days (Mon-Fri: 8 am-6 pm, every Sat: 8 am-1 pm)
• Salary Package: Up to SGD 7000 + Bonus + On-site allowance
• Duration: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Service Engineers & Technician and supervise the overhauling & commissioning of Engine & other aux equipment
• Work in Anchorage, Off-port limits, shipyard, onboard vessel on voyage repair
• Work with contractors for jobs that have to be outsourced
• Prepare service and calibration reports of the work activities
• Able to advise and recommend to the Technical Superintendent and Chief Engineer on faults/defects and operation of the machinery in accordance with the manufacturer's specification
• Provide technical support and deliver high-quality service standards to satisfaction of customers
• Carry out a risk assessment for each service and observe safe work practices and regulations onboard vessels & in the workshop
• Conduct daily toolbox meeting
• Responsible for continual improvement in the Service Department

APPLY NOW!!!

• Min. Diploma in Marine or Mechanical Engineering
• Min. 5 years of working experience in the Marine industry
• Must have Hands-on experience on 2 & 4 stroke engines, purifiers, pumps, and air compressors
• Those with sailing experience are welcome
• Highly organized person who can work with tight schedules to cater to the different arrival times of ships
• Juggling the demands of paperwork and on-site work, and coping with tight work schedules and unanticipated events

Kindly apply through ANY of the following methods:

• Submit your application by clicking the APPLY button;
• Email your resume to Job(at)anradus.com.sg. Please indicate #66038 on the email subject.

Anradus Application Policy: We value each application and ensure every resume is reviewed. Our process is efficient, typically concluding within 3 working days. If you do not receive communication from us within this timeframe, it's likely that your application has not been shortlisted by our client. In such cases, we recommend continuing your job search to maximize your opportunities.

Anradus Pte Ltd | EA License No. 20C0161 | Celine Tan | EA Reg No.: R1873694

The Service Project Delivery Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and completion of technology projects within the organization, specifically focusing on areas like BMC Control-M (will be a plus) , AWS cloud services, Windows and VMS operating systems, and security implementations. This role requires a strong understanding of IT infrastructure, project management methodologies, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Initiation:
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resources, and budgets.
  • Identify and document project risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Secure necessary approvals and resources for project execution.
  • Establish clear communication channels and reporting mechanisms.
• Project Execution & Control:
  • Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects, ensuring adherence to the plan.
  • Coordinate and lead project teams, assigning tasks and responsibilities.
  • Track project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement corrective actions.
  • Manage project risks and issues, escalating when necessary.
  • Ensure quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Closure:
  • Formalize project completion, including documentation and sign-off.
  • Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
  • Transition project deliverables to operational teams.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Effectively communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Maintain a strong understanding of relevant technologies, including BMC Control-M, AWS cloud services, Windows and VMS operating systems, and security best practices.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to project teams.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of experience in IT project management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery and Day 2 Services Delivery.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. PMP)
• Experience AWS cloud services, Windows, VMS operating systems, and security technologies. BMC Control M experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a plus.

Key Skills:

• Project planning and execution
• Risk management
• Stakeholder management
• Communication and presentation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Technical proficiency in relevant technologies
• Teamwork and collaboration

We are looking for a capable candidate to oversee a New Generation hawker Center’s operations. The candidate is expected to execute excellent F&B establishment dining experience to customers while managing the given resources efficiently. He/she is to execute our company’s policy and will be an important piece during this expansion period.

Join us, if you think you have what it takes!

Expected Job Responsibilities:

• Management of one Hawker Center
• Provide excellent dining satisfaction to all the diners and tenants
• Managing and liaising with stall tenants on policy issues
• Enforcement of company policies
• Lead and motivate a team of floor staff
• Monitoring 3rd parties cleaning contractors
• Conduct daily Inspection and monitor improvement work
• Conduct proper maintenance on establishment’s M&E provision

What it takes:

• Able to converse in Mandarin and English to liaise with Mandarin speaking counterparts
• A strong and firm leader
• A hands on person
• Hard working and a team player
• At least 3 years relevant experience
• 5.5 days work week

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Job Responsibilities:

- Create job posting on different social media platforms

- Identify and pursue potential members or clients through various sales channels, such as cold calling, networking, referrals and job fairs

- Guide the new members on the registration process in the platform system, job requirements as per client request, payment and benefits

- Job matching of candidates based on the staffing needs and work schedule for clients with our own automated system

- Interviewing and assessing prospective applicants about the responsibilities, groom standards, salary and benefits of the job

- Develop and nurture strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to understand their needs, preferences, and pain points

Job Requirements:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Achieving and maintaining targets

- Strong sense of responsibility

- Able to work in a fast-paced environment

- Candidates with prior experiences in manpower outsourcing will be advantageous

Job Description

• Industry/ Organization Type: Marine Spare Parts & Machinery Stockist
• Position Title: Marine Service Manager
• Working Location: West – Gul Circle
• Working Hours: 5.5 days (Mon-Fri: 8 am-6 pm, every Sat: 8 am-1 pm)
• Salary Package: Up to SGD 7000 + Bonus + On-site allowance
• Duration: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Service Engineers & Technician and supervise the overhauling & commissioning of Engine & other aux equipment
• Work in Anchorage, Off-port limits, shipyard, onboard vessel on voyage repair
• Work with contractors for jobs that have to be outsourced
• Prepare service and calibration reports of the work activities
• Able to advise and recommend to the Technical Superintendent and Chief Engineer on faults/defects and operation of the machinery in accordance with the manufacturer's specification
• Provide technical support and deliver high-quality service standards to satisfaction of customers
• Carry out a risk assessment for each service and observe safe work practices and regulations onboard vessels & in the workshop
• Conduct daily toolbox meeting
• Responsible for continual improvement in the Service Department

APPLY NOW!!!

• Min. Diploma in Marine or Mechanical Engineering
• Min. 5 years of working experience in the Marine industry
• Must have Hands-on experience on 2 & 4 stroke engines, purifiers, pumps, and air compressors
• Those with sailing experience are welcome
• Highly organized person who can work with tight schedules to cater to the different arrival times of ships
• Juggling the demands of paperwork and on-site work, and coping with tight work schedules and unanticipated events

Kindly apply through ANY of the following methods:

• Submit your application by clicking the APPLY button;
• Email your resume to Job(at)anradus.com.sg. Please indicate #66038 on the email subject.

Anradus Application Policy: We value each application and ensure every resume is reviewed. Our process is efficient, typically concluding within 3 working days. If you do not receive communication from us within this timeframe, it's likely that your application has not been shortlisted by our client. In such cases, we recommend continuing your job search to maximize your opportunities.

Anradus Pte Ltd | EA License No. 20C0161 | Celine Tan | EA Reg No.: R1873694

Required Skill:

• 14+ years in IT Industry with 5+ years of Banking Industry experience
• Experienced IT Service Manager in Banking Industry to manage, coordinate, and direct IT service operations with teams
• Ensure compliance with IT standards, policies, and procedures, including disaster recovery and back-up procedures
• Provide support and guidance, including incident management, problem resolution and troubleshooting
• Analyze and monitor the effectiveness of IT service delivery and implement improvements when needed
• Coordinate and manage IT service projects, including the implementation and integration of new technologies
• Bilingual with proficiency in Japanese preferred to liaise with Japanese speaking clients

Eye Level Centre Manager - Join a Growing Education Brand

About Eye Level

Eye Level is a globally recognised leader in personalized education, empowering children aged 4-14 to excel in Math and English. We believe in a student-centered approach, tailoring instruction to individual learning styles and paces. By mastering foundational concepts, our students develop strong problem-solving skills and a lifelong love of learning.

Eye Level Singapore is at the forefront of innovative education, blending online and offline learning to create a dynamic and engaging experience. We are committed to providing high-quality education services that equip students with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.

The Role

As a Centre Manager, you are the heart of our learning center, responsible for creating a positive and enriching environment for both students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Success:

Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement.

Monitor student progress and provide personalised guidance and support.

Conduct parent-teacher consultations to discuss student progress and address any concerns.

Center Operations:

Manage daily center operations, including scheduling, enrollment, and financial transactions.

Oversee the work of instructors and center assistants, ensuring high-quality instruction and a positive team environment.

Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming learning environment.

Marketing & Community Engagement:

Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase center enrollment.

Build strong relationships with parents and the local community.

Curriculum & Compliance:

Ensure adherence to the Eye Level curriculum and teaching philosophy.

Stay updated on the latest educational trends and best practices.

Qualifications:

Degree/Diploma in Education or a related field preferred.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant software.

Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.

Must be able to commit to weekends.

Work Location: Ang Mo Kio

You will be responsible for monitoring and managing the delivery of Managed Security Services, establishing close engagement with key stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a trust, in partnership with cross functional teams to provide Managed Security Services.
• Contribute to service improvement reviews with internal teams and recommend service improvement plans.
• Work with Project Managers when required and assist the customer in facilitating the co ordination of any work required (upgrades, replacements and fixes).
• Act as a point of contact for service escalations by the clients.
• Act as the interface for escalations between the Client and SOC and other cross functional teams to resolve issues and attend any escalation meetings, if required.
• Ensure that Managed Security Services personnel are available to support the agreed action plan for the duration of the escalation.
• Documenting, supporting and improving operational processes related to the SOC Client Service Management and Service Delivery.
• Interpretation of security incidents to actionable items and make recommendations to customers.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in customer success roles or experience in a cybersecurity operation center.
• Relevant Cybersecurity Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, GCIH, GNFA, CCSK, CRIST will be an added advantage.
• Familiar with Kill Chain methodology, MITRE Attack, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001 etc.
• Experience in handing customer queries , customer satisfaction, retentions and engagement.

To Apply or find out more information on this role, please email us or send in your updated resume to: [email protected]

Shelly Tan Bee Leng (Reg. No. R2199458)

STAR CAREER CONSULTING PTE LTD (EA License: 20C0353)

You will front the Managed Services Operations with the lead from the Service Delivery Manager. Being a Technical Operations Manager requires a blend of technical knowledge, leadership, and project management skills. The role involves overseeing the technical infrastructure, managing a team of technical professionals, ensuring system reliability and security, and continuously seeking ways to improve operational efficiency. Effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to adapt to evolving technologies and business needs are essential for success in this position

Responsible for incident management processes to ensure timely resolution of technical issues and minimize service disruptions.

Coordinate with technical teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems, escalating issues as needed.

Implement preventive measures and corrective actions to address root causes of recurring incidents.

Ensure incidents, major or otherwise, are resolved according to agreed service levels and in accordance with agreed processes. The TOM will co-ordinate the activities between the managed service team and third-party vendors in the resolution of such incidents.

Manage the planning and implementation of changes to technical systems and infrastructure, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

Coordinate with stakeholders to communicate changes, obtain approvals, and mitigate risks associated with changes.

Implement disaster recovery plans.

Ensure regular testing and updating of DR procedures.

Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure business continuity in the event of a disaster.

Previous experience as a Team Lead

Strong knowledge of IT systems and Platforms (Virtualization, Storage, Backup, Containers).

Service Management or Support in a large-scale and diverse environment of incident management, escalation procedures and related disciplines

Excellent leadership and people management skills

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline from a recognized institution.

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) foundation certification is a Must

• Is responsible for the supervision, implementation, and maintenance of a company’s computing needs. You will ensure the secure and effective operation of all computer systems, related applications, hardware, and software used within a company.
• Install networks and system updates, upgrades, migrations, and outages Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations
• 50% Graphic Designing
• The work demands creative air, up-to-date knowledge of professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.
• Liaising with internal heads to determine their requirements and budget.
• Managing the design process from design concept to production and print. Working with internal departments, being and advising regarding design style, format, print production, and timescales.
• Developing concepts, graphics, and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites
• Determining size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and font style and size
• Plan concepts by studying information and materials.
• Reviewing layouts and suggesting improvements if required
• 50% IT (Outlets Network Troubleshooting)
• Knowledge of Desktop Publishing Softwares
• 50% Networking
• Experience with internet connectivity and support required.
• Experience isolating network cabling issues required.
• nstall networks and system updates, upgrades, migrations, and outages Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations
• Solid written and verbal communications, required.
• Performs first level diagnostic on-site and remote support for network problems and responds to issues affecting our outlets.
• Conjures network devices, including routers and switches.
• Racks and stacks network equipment and perform testing and tracing of network cables.
• Documents network changes and implementations.
• Works with Wide Area Network (WAN) and internet carriers during implementations and outages.
• You will assist in providing first level, on-site, and remote network support including diagnosing, conjuring, and documenting network problems in a universally available clinical environment for assigned site(s).
• Should be able to troubleshoot software and hardware
• Get reports of the sales from POS and hold meetings with the managements
• Requirements – This is a full time and permanent position. Working hrs is 12 noon to 9 pm

He is required to work on weekends and public holidays. Take offs on weekdays.

Must travel within outlets to troubleshoot internet or networking issues.

Preferable Tamil speaking.

* Manager / Supervisor

* Supervise a team of Car Groomer

* Attactive salary package (including incentive) & benefits

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the car wash, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to service standards. Schedule and coordinate car wash services, managing customer appointments and walk-ins efficiently.
• Monitor equipment, tools, and chemical supplies, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replenishment.
• Lead, motivate, and supervise a team of car wash attendants and technicians. Monitor staff performance and provide constructive feedback to improve productivity and service quality. Conduct training sessions for new employees, covering car wash procedures, safety protocols, and customer service.
• Ensure a positive and seamless customer experience, handling inquiries, resolving complaints. Address customer issues promptly and professionally, maintaining high levels of satisfaction.
• Promote additional car wash services such as detailing, coating, and interior cleaning. Quality Control :Inspect vehicles after washing to ensure that all services meet company standards. Implement quality checks to ensure consistency in the level of service provided.
• Monitor car wash times to ensure efficiency and avoid customer wait times. Safety and Compliance.
• Ensure all staff adhere to safety and operational protocols, minimizing risk and accidents. Regularly inspect the car wash facility for safety hazards, cleanliness, and compliance with local regulations.
• Promote and uphold environmental sustainability practices, such as proper water recycling and chemical usage.

Requirements :

• Minimum 2-3 years working experience in a supervisory role, preferably in the car wash or automotive service industry.
• Diploma or relevant certification in operations, automotive services, or business management is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage, motivate, and train a team, ensuring smooth operation and high service quality.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to handle complaints and requests in a professional manner. Technical Knowledge.
• Familiarity with car wash systems, equipment maintenance, and chemical handling.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational and technical issues quickly and efficiently.
• Willingness to work on weekends, public holidays, and during peak business hours.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, in English; other languages are a plus.
• Knowledge of car wash technology and automated systems.
• Understanding of safety and environmental regulations in Singapore’s automotive service industry.

We Offer competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Employee discounts and memberships.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit the detailed resume and experience to [email protected] or whatsapp to 87868970.

About Us
Abeam Consulting is a global professional services company that specializes in delivering business transformation and technology solutions to clients across a wide range of industries. With a global presence and over 7500 employees worldwide we aim to be the transformation partner of choice for all of our clients.

About the Team

The Enterprise Transformation (EX) team is the current SAP Partner of the Year for Singapore and also SAP’s Regional Strategic Partner. The EX team is continuously looking to build its capabilities and competencies in line with SAP’s regional strategy and in working with our clients both old and new on their transformation journey.


Job Title: SAP Service Delivery Manager

Job Description: SAP Service Delivery Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery of SAP services to clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, and managing the performance of the service delivery team. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, managing budgets, and ensuring that service delivery processes are efficient and effective.



Pre-requisites requirement:

• Must have experience in managing SAP ERP AMS projects.
• Must be equipped with any SAP modules (with certifications) and deep knowledge in any modules, e.g. FICO, HCM, SD, MM, WM, PP, EWM, etc.
• Must have experience in supporting pre-sales. Able to engage and manage customer independently
• Must have experience in S/4HANA support
• Logical and structured thinking
• Motivated to learn new technology
• Cloud experience

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of SAP services, ensuring they meet client requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing any issues or concerns and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Lead and manage a team of service delivery coordinators, process analysts, technical leaders, and engineers.
• Track and report on service delivery performance, using key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement.
• Identify and resolve any issues that may impact service delivery, working closely with technical teams to implement solutions.
• Manage the budget for service delivery, ensuring that all services are delivered cost-effectively.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery processes.

Requirements:

• Must have more than 10 years of relevant experience in any SAP modules with 4 years as a Service Delivery Manager
• Strong background in any modules, e.g. FICO, HR, SD, MM, WM, PP, EWM, etc.
• Has experience in S/4HANA or cloud implementation
• Motivated to learn new technology
• Working in tight deadlines and short notice is very common
• Readiness to learn and deliver additional modules

Why Join Us
At Abeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, Abeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. Abeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP’s regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly in order to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Watchfully responds to client inquiries in a professional manner and ensures that concerns are addressed quickly and completely
2. Gathers customer information thoroughly and effectively, accesses and satisfies client demands
3. Educates the salon customers based on their real needs during their visit to the shop
4. Provides professional customer support with a forthcoming mindset for customers to keep coming back and avoid unpleasant future encounters
5. Maintains a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times
6. Attends to and communicates promptly to address customers’ queries at the most excellent approach
7. Acknowledges and resolves customer feedback and concerns
8. Knows products inside and out to answer product queries
9. Communicates and coordinates with team and management
10. Ensures customer satisfaction and increases customer retention
11. Gathers customer satisfaction levels and feedback on customer services for continuous improvement
12. Provides feedback on the efficiency of the operations and customer service process

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce or relevant fields
• Three (3) to five (5) years of leadership and management experience in customer-service-related capacity
• Consistently well-groomed according to the high appearance standards of the salon and the company
• High degree of professionalism in customer service
• Exceptional people skills
• High standards of customer communication skills
• Prior experience in the beauty line preferred
• Ability to stay calm and excellent in handling difficult customers
• Computer literate

Job Responsibilities:

- Create job posting on different social media platforms

- Identify and pursue potential members or clients through various sales channels, such as cold calling, networking, referrals and job fairs

- Guide the new members on the registration process in the platform system, job requirements as per client request, payment and benefits

- Job matching of candidates based on the staffing needs and work schedule for clients with our own automated system

- Interviewing and assessing prospective applicants about the responsibilities, groom standards, salary and benefits of the job

- Develop and nurture strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to understand their needs, preferences, and pain points

Job Requirements:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Achieving and maintaining targets

- Strong sense of responsibility

- Able to work in a fast-paced environment

- Candidates with prior experiences in manpower outsourcing will be advantageous

About Aureus Group

Established in September 2013, Aureus Academy is Singapore’s leading music school with over 18,000 students enrolled in our school. Aureus Academy specializes in providing individually tailored piano lessons, violin lessons, drum lessons, voice lessons, and more to students of all ages and abilities.

Aureus has transformed a traditional brick-and-mortar service into a cutting-edge business featured in Forbes, Business Times, Straits Times, and Channel News Asia. Aureus Group, the parent company of Aureus Academy, has been ranked 4th in the “Singapore’s Fastest Growing Companies” survey conducted by The Straits Times and Germany-based global research firm Statista.

Company Mission/Vision

The Aureus Group’s Mission/Vision is to become the undisputed leader of Creative Arts Education globally by Sep 2025 and to make Aureus the first brand/activity of choice in any market or segment we operate in.

About the Role

Aureus Group is looking for Centre Managers who can lead and mentor a team of Customer Service Executives in the direction of working towards the company goals. They need to be equipped with strong organization and sales skills, with extensive product knowledge and able to provide excellent customer service in order to ensure that he/she can promote the company and our programmes effectively.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct assigned number of outgoing sales calls daily
• Achieve assigned monthly lead generation, sales/ enrolments and lead-conversion targets, in addition to any other targets that may be set by the management in relation to centre growth
• Cultivate team members through effective on-the-ground mentoring and ensure they achieve their individual management-assigned targets
• Answer all incoming phone calls and emails in a timely and professional manner
• Conduct sales activities and events to support the team with lead generation and conversions
• Retain existing customers through effective problem solving and ensure that all team members uphold the highest quality of service standards at all times
• Ensure desirable centre growth by providing excellent customer service and mitigate student turnover
• Maintain or exceed assigned closure or conversion rate target for all trials to enrolments to ensure maximum output from leads.
• Plan, manage, and execute teacher growth plans in order to achieve monthly teacher targets assigned by the management for respective centre
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Management
• General Administration

Hiring Criteria:

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in the customer service field, with at least 1 year in a manager-level position
• Must be available to work retail hours and on both weekends
• Strong sense of adaptability and leadership
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English (Being bilingual/trilingual would be an advantage)
• Goal-driven individuals with the ability to focus and prioritise tasks that drive the growth of the centre
• Positive, extroverted, and outgoing personality with the passion for customer service

Perks and Packages:

• Gross Salary of $4,000 - $4,500
• Various Performance and Incentive Bonuses
• Medical and Insurance Coverage
• Worklife and Wellness including 14 days of Annual Leaves and Sick Leaves
• In-House Learning, Development, and Training are provided
• Professional Career Development Opportunities
• Complimentary Music Lessons
• Vibrant and Supportive Company Culture
• Work Equipment including IT Devices is provided

About Aureus Group

Established in September 2013, Aureus Academy is Singapore’s leading music school with over 18,000 students enrolled in our school. Aureus Academy specializes in providing individually tailored piano lessons, violin lessons, drum lessons, voice lessons, and more to students of all ages and abilities.

Aureus has transformed a traditional brick-and-mortar service into a cutting-edge business featured in Forbes, Business Times, Straits Times, and Channel News Asia. Aureus Group, the parent company of Aureus Academy, has been ranked 4th in the “Singapore’s Fastest Growing Companies” survey conducted by The Straits Times and Germany-based global research firm Statista.

Company Mission/Vision

The Aureus Group’s Mission/Vision is to become the undisputed leader of Creative Arts Education globally by Sep 2025 and to make Aureus the first brand/activity of choice in any market or segment we operate in.

About the Role

Aureus Group is looking for Centre Managers who can lead and mentor a team of Customer Service Executives in the direction of working towards the company goals. They need to be equipped with strong organization and sales skills, with extensive product knowledge and able to provide excellent customer service in order to ensure that he/she can promote the company and our programmes effectively.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct assigned number of outgoing sales calls daily
• Achieve assigned monthly lead generation, sales/ enrolments and lead-conversion targets, in addition to any other targets that may be set by the management in relation to centre growth
• Cultivate team members through effective on-the-ground mentoring and ensure they achieve their individual management-assigned targets
• Answer all incoming phone calls and emails in a timely and professional manner
• Conduct sales activities and events to support the team with lead generation and conversions
• Retain existing customers through effective problem solving and ensure that all team members uphold the highest quality of service standards at all times
• Ensure desirable centre growth by providing excellent customer service and mitigate student turnover
• Maintain or exceed assigned closure or conversion rate target for all trials to enrolments to ensure maximum output from leads.
• Plan, manage, and execute teacher growth plans in order to achieve monthly teacher targets assigned by the management for respective centre
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Management
• General Administration

Hiring Criteria:

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in the customer service field, with at least 1 year in a manager-level position
• Must be available to work retail hours and on both weekends
• Strong sense of adaptability and leadership
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English (Being bilingual/trilingual would be an advantage)
• Goal-driven individuals with the ability to focus and prioritise tasks that drive the growth of the centre
• Positive, extroverted, and outgoing personality with the passion for customer service

Perks and Packages:

• Gross Salary of $4,000 - $4,500
• Various Performance and Incentive Bonuses
• Medical and Insurance Coverage
• Worklife and Wellness including 14 days of Annual Leaves and Sick Leaves
• In-House Learning, Development, and Training are provided
• Professional Career Development Opportunities
• Complimentary Music Lessons
• Vibrant and Supportive Company Culture
• Work Equipment including IT Devices is provided

• Monthly Salary: $3,000-$3,500
• Working Location: Tanjong Pagar
• Working Days: 5 Days (Based on Roster)
• Working Hours: 7am-4.30pm / 12-9.30pm / 10.30pm-8am (subjected to change)

Job Description

• To assist the Front Office Manager and Assistant Front Office Manager to supervise and coordinate the daily front desk operations.
• To be proactive thinking, to be able to react fast to problems, and to make sound management decisions.
• Able to show responsibility and make decisions to handle any operations issues that may arise in the absence of the management.
• To welcome and bid farewell to all VIP guests.
• To develop and maintain close business contacts with house guests and provide personalized service whenever possible.
• To handle complaints or incidents/accidents occurring in the hotel when necessary.
• Record all complaints into logbook for management and all departments' attention or follow up.
• Respond to emergency calls, fire alarm, power failure, computer and medical attention and coordinate with respective departments and contacts.
• Be familiar with and ensure that all preparations for VIP and group arrivals and departures are well organized.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Leong Jia Qi Reg No. : R24124746

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd EA No. : 14C7279

Job Responsibilities:

- Create job posting on different social media platforms

- Identify and pursue potential members or clients through various sales channels, such as cold calling, networking, referrals and job fairs

- Guide the new members on the registration process in the platform system, job requirements as per client request, payment and benefits

- Job matching of candidates based on the staffing needs and work schedule for clients with our own automated system

- Interviewing and assessing prospective applicants about the responsibilities, groom standards, salary and benefits of the job

- Develop and nurture strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to understand their needs, preferences, and pain points

Job Requirements:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Achieving and maintaining targets

- Strong sense of responsibility

- Able to work in a fast-paced environment

- Candidates with prior experiences in manpower outsourcing will be advantageous