Total 5 Director/C-Level manufacturing engineer job vacancies in Finance / Banking / Insurance category in Singapore

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.

Engineering, which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategists groups, is at the critical centre of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.

The Opportunity

We own, evolve and support the technology platforms that handle the post-execution processing for the Securities Execution, Prime Clearing, and Prime Brokerage businesses. This includes exchange and broker trade processing, internal firm/firm trades and client delivery across physical and synthetic products. We are at the start of a multi-year convergence program to deliver all of these businesses onto a single, high scalable platform, enabling business growth with reduced operational costs.

We’re looking for highly technical, commercially minded, software engineers who enjoy seeing things done differently to join us on this exciting journey.

About the team

Our team consists of 19 people in Singapore and around 100 globally. Almost all of our projects are cross-location and cross-function, meaning we work directly with Front Office, Operations, Legal, Tax, and our Engineering colleagues from those areas, across the wider firm.

We work directly with Operations and Securities sales/trading, to design and implement, a wide range of functions including trade aggregators, trade matchers, payment systems, intercompany trade booking and settlement systems, and connectivity to exchanges, counterparties and vendors. Our Exception Workflow and Business Intelligence tooling allows our Operations teams to respond to client enquiries and monitor service levels.

Our Post Execution platform consists of a variety of applications that demand high throughput, performance and availability, including our strategic new Post Execution Sequencer platform which is a brand new/greenfield initiative to converge all of our businesses onto a single technology platform, to have much better scalability, improved resiliency and reducing the time needed to develop and deliver new features.

Highly-developed analytical and technical skills, combined with a commercial and collaborative approach to problem solving, are essential to our success.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL -

You Will:

• Use your analytical ability and decision-making skills to arrive at creative and user-oriented solutions.
• Work with key stakeholders, operations, and other development teams delivering scalable exception-monitoring solutions to our middle office teams.
• Drive the architectural design and technical execution of the engineering needs of the equities businesses.
• Take responsibility for project delivery as well as wider ownership in our functional area.
• Design and build frameworks including automated testing through collaboration with global cross-functional teams.

You Are:

• Strong Full-stack developer enjoys working in a client driven and agile environment passionate in implementing customizable user interfaces.
• Self-motivated and able to work in small, fast-paced, high-impact team(s) developing low latency, scalable and resilient solutions.
• Comfortable multi-tasking, managing multiple stakeholders and working as part of a global team.
• Apply an entrepreneurial approach and passion to problem solving and product development.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR –

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of responsive web development, with professional React hooks experience and advanced JavaScript / Typescript proficiency.
• Experience with grid-based layouts, eg. ag-grid and flexible layouts.
• Solid experience in and strong desire on building highly efficient and performant UI code
• Building web socket-based (and/or REST API) integration with server-side.
• Desire to build strong and efficient SDLC practices.
• Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with a hands-on experience of debugging and optimizing code, as well as automation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and drive. Excellent communication skills required, able to contribute to discussions on design and strategy

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with Java or similar object oriented language (e.g. C++, C#, Scala, Python).
• Financial market knowledge is a plus
• Experience leading/managing a small team of developers

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

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YOUR IMPACT

Are you passionate about technology and building creative channels to reach your audience? We are seeking a talented & motivated hands-on Developer to work in a dynamic team developing various applications supporting Regulatory Reporting function. A successful candidate will have strong design and problem solving skills. The role will involve all aspects of project life cycle including analysis/design, development, testing and deployment. The role allows interaction with business users, architects, developers and functional analysts globally both within the team and with other GS groups.

OUR IMPACT

Our team of engineers builds solutions to the most complex problems. We develop cutting-edge systems and processes that form the core of our key business and enable transactions to move in milliseconds. We provide real-time access to critical deal information and crunch billions of data points each day to inform firm-wide market insights and strategies. Team members have the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology innovation alongside industry leaders and make significant contributions to the field.

ABOUT REGULATORY ENGINEERING

Regulatory Engineering and the associated technology team are responsible for protecting this reputation through taking responsibility for the reporting of all of the firm’s activities to the many regulators throughout the world. In order to achieve this, the team processes all of the firm’s activity, be it securities or derivatives, within each of the jurisdictions in which the firm operates. The candidate will be part of the global team with presence in New York, London, Warsaw, Bangalore, Singapore and Tokyo.

How will you fulfill your potential?

• Work closely with technology and strategy teams across the firm to build high quality, secure, and maintainable systems using approved tools and software development practices.
• You will partner with the global technology and business teams to develop and implement solutions to fulfil regulatory obligations of the firm.
• Manage relationship and workflows with multiple stakeholders and enhance business understanding in a cross product role.
• Analyse key performance metrics, monitoring success of initiatives, optimizing the approach and reporting to key stakeholders.
• Enhance your technology skills by working closely with engineers working on cutting edge system.

RESPONSIBILIITES

• Providing leadership to projects by leading project discussions, design, development and testing.
• Defining and enforcing compliance to development processes and best practices.
• Leading by example and guiding the team effectively.

SKILL / EXPERIENCE

MANDATORY

Technical

· 8+ years’ experience with a proven track record in designing and implementing scalable architecture.

• Experience in BigData processing platform/tools like Hadoop and Spark is preferred.
• Strong Expertise in dealing with low latency, near real time event based reporting architecture,
• Excellent problem solving and Design skills.
• Experience in BPMN and user workflow based systems is preferred.
• Experience with JavaScript based web development e.g. Angular / ReactJS.
• Good knowledge of testing frameworks (JUnit/Testing/Fitnesse) and concepts (Test Driven Development, Regression and Parametric Testing).
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms and designing for performance and resiliency.

· Real Time Processing systems with throughput and reliability, Web services and good concepts of SOA.

· Demonstrated history of successful technical project lifecycle management, including testing and deployment

• Experience working with messaging and parallel transaction processing systems

Relevant

• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously and executes projects independently. Responsible for the work plan management, task management, cost control and supervision of people on those projects
• Demonstrates strong oral, written, and presentation skills. Substantial degree of interaction with clients to provide technical solutions
• Provides guidance to other team members and teams on a project basis

· Strong team player who must be able to listen, explain and help. Will be working with a global development team.

· Self-starter who must be able to take a loosely expressed problem or requirement to the final well analysed solution fitting the global tax ops technology architecture

· Strong analytical, communications and client-facing skills

PREFERRED

· 8+ years’ technology experience (preferably in a financial institution)

· Knowledge of financial markets would be an advantage

YOUR CAREER

Goldman Sachs is a meritocracy where you will be given all the tools to help you develop. At Goldman Sachs, you will have access to excellent training programmes designed to improve multiple facets of your skills portfolio. Our in-house training programme, ‘Goldman Sachs University’ offers a comprehensive series of courses that you will have access to as your career progresses. Goldman Sachs University has an impressive catalogue of courses which span technical, business and leadership skills training.

In order to help you navigate the organisation, you will be given a mentor from outside of your immediate department. This person will be positioned to provide you with objective advice and guidance on your career development.

We value internal mobility. The chance to take on new challenges in the firm over time will ensure that you remain stimulated and will help in your continued professional and personal development.

Responsibilities:

• Participate as a strategic partner with senior management team in the development of sound corporate business plans and strategies.
• Monitor and execute financial strategy of the Group by providing commercial insights, strategic analysis and leadership on financial reporting.
• Responsible to implement and manage Enterprise Risk Management framework, ensuring the effectiveness and operational ready for the Group and its business units.
• Provide guidance to the CEO on the preparation of the annual budget planning and the preparation of forecasts, trends and financial reports.
• Oversee the preparation on management reports, consolidation and group accounts.
• Identify, develop and implement long and short term strategic plans to support the corporate vision.
• Manage a finance team and responsible for day-to-day operations to ensure efficient functioning of Group Finance and Treasury department.
• Manage the relationships of external parties of bankers, auditors and tax advisors.
• While some of the responsibilities are more strategic in nature, the CFO is also expected to be operationally involved in leading the M&A due diligence processes;
• Ensuring that business controls and finance SOPs on credit collections, purchasing functions etc. are adequate and updated at the Group and subsidiary level;
• Track the returns on investments on our capital expenditures, R&D, investments in associate companies etc.
• Ensuring that our overall costs including but not limited to Material costs, Selling & Distribution costs, R&D costs, General and Admin costs are competitive in the markets that we serve;

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy, Business Management or equivalent.
• Chartered Accountant
• More than 15 years in Manufacturing MNC; Ideally currently CFO / Deputy CFO level
• Experience in China and Malaysia
• Listed Company Experience preferred

Account Manager:
Kerwin Tan Kai Bin (R1331624)
[email protected]
EA 16S8107

• Great office culture and flexible working environments
• Pivotal force in shaping the strategic and financial landscape in SEA

About Our Client

Our client is looking for a Finance Director for a leading European Manufacturing company, the role entails overseeing technical finance and accounting operations and fostering strategic business partnerships in a lean, matrix organizational structure, balancing both aspects effectively for organizational success. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, leadership acumen, and a collaborative mindset to drive financial excellence and support operational decision-making.

Job Description

Operational Finance & Accounting (50%):

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards.
• Lead the financial reporting process, including the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Drive process improvements in financial systems, controls, and reporting to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement cost-effective financial strategies.
• Provide guidance on accounting policies, procedures, and standards.

Business Partnering (50%):

• Serve as a key business partner to operational leaders, providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making.
• Work closely with department heads to develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Conduct financial modeling and analysis for strategic initiatives, identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions, offering financial expertise to drive organizational success.
• Foster a collaborative culture by building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CA, CPA) is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Finance Director or in a similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of international accounting standards.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance both operational and business partnering responsibilities.
• Experience working in a lean and matrix organizational structure.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills.

What's on Offer

• Great office culture and flexible working environments
• Pivotal force in shaping the strategic and financial landscape in SEA
• Rotational and upwards internal career development opportunities

The Company

Opportunity to join a global market leader in the high-tech capital equipment manufacturing space as Finance Director overseeing the Global Manufacturing Operations.

The Role

Reporting to the Global VP Finance, you will lead a team to oversee the finance function for Singapore as well as Global Manufacturing Operations. You will be responsible for evaluating operations spend, forecasting, working capital and cost analysis. You will also prepare, analyse, and interpret monthly financial results and forecasts for the company’s financial operations, monthly operations reviews as well as preparation of Quarterly/Annual budget, monthly financial forecasting and variance analysis to actual results. You will also perform analysis of Headcount, Cost of Good Sold and Inventory.

This is a highly visible role within the organization and you will partner closely with the senior leadership team for Singapore and Global Manufacturing Operations to resolve complex business challenges, establish business metrics, and provide insights into future business endeavors as a trusted advisor. You will also drive inventory optimization, gross margin improvement and supplier investments.

Your Profile

As the successful candidate, you will possess a degree or Diploma in Accountancy or ACCA with the following relevant experience:

- At least 15 years of relevant finance experience partnering with Manufacturing Operations, preferably within the high technology manufacturing environment.

- Experience in partnering with Global operations including purchasing, supply chain and manufacturing will be essential.

- Regional and/or global exposure as well as proven managerial experience is a must.

Apply Today

Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number STE9090846, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.