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This Senior Director role in the Asia-Pacific (AP) Corporate Strategy Team supports the AP Regional Head of Strategy in leading the formulation, analytical review, preparation and communication of the AP strategy (and associated Sub Regional and Market Strategy plans). As a strategist, the individual will work with and support key areas of the business – both across functions and geographies – in development of strategy and to ensure understanding, alignment and buy-in to the regional & global corporate strategy. This role will help define partnership opportunities, identify risk mitigation strategies, and develop new solutions and product / service requirements to meet market needs. This position will be based out of Singapore.

Professional

• Bachelor degree preferably with in Economics, Statistics, Business or similar
• MBA or other advanced degree an advantage
• Significant experience leading strategy efforts at top-tier Management Consulting firms or Internal Strategy functions in related industries, and in working closely with regional / global senior management to deliver strategic insights and direction
• Pro-active and effective communicator, experienced in presenting information to all levels and with ability to facilitate group discussions and debate
• Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment under dynamic market and organizational conditions and multi-task effectively
• Ability to work independently or lead cross-functional teams and proven experience in project management

Business

• Strong analytical and strategic acumen
• Strong interpersonal and execution skills
• Ability to be recognized as thought leader
• Ability to influence the organization in order to make strategy happen
• Excellent presentation and verbal and written communication skills
• Able to manage work in different time zones effectively
• International experience a plus
• Professional, confident and outgoing with the ability to maintain good communication with wide internal and external audiences.
• Team player possessing a strong drive to add value to the business direction

Technical

• Strong knowledge of payment industry and fintech environment a plus
• Highly numerate with attention to detail and ability to structure and conduct data analysis