Associate Director – Independent Directorship & Commercial Development
Global Fiduciary Services Firm – Singapore
A global fiduciary service provider is seeking an experienced professional to join its Singapore office as an Associate Director
. This position blends independent directorship responsibilities with a strategic focus on growing the firm’s fiduciary services offering across Asia Pacific.
Position Overview
You will act as Independent Director for a portfolio of offshore structures while contributing to the commercial expansion of the firm’s fiduciary business. This role is suited to professionals with a strong grounding in corporate governance and offshore structures, who are also commercially minded.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to combine directorship responsibilities with business development in a growing market.
Key Responsibilities
Directorship & Governance
- Act as Independent Director on structures including investment funds (hedge, private equity), segregated portfolio companies, investment holding and operating entities
- Chair and participate in board meetings; review board packs and transaction documents
- Oversee regulatory compliance, AML practices, and governance standards
- Provide oversight on financial reporting and ensure proper risk management
Commercial Development
- Expand the firm’s fiduciary client base across APAC
- Identify new mandates and cross-sell related services (e.g., fund administration, corporate secretarial)
- Build trusted relationships with fund managers, law firms, and intermediaries
- Represent the firm at industry events, forums, and client meetings
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years' experience in corporate services, offshore structuring, fund governance, or fiduciary services
- Familiarity with Cayman Islands, BVI, Hong Kong, and Singapore structures
- Proven ability to interface with senior stakeholders and regulators
- Business development experience and an existing network in the fund or corporate services industry is an advantage
- Qualifications in law, accounting, corporate governance, or related field
- Discreet, commercially minded, and comfortable operating at board level
