Our client is one of the leading offshore fiduciary services firms.
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and process-driven Senior Manager to join their Singapore fiduciary team and take on independent director appointments across a range of fund and corporate structures in the region.
This is a hands-on role suited to professionals with transaction banking, corporate banking, or SME banking backgrounds who are experienced in reviewing high volumes of documentation, have strong governance instincts, and can work independently with minimal supervision.
You will be responsible for managing directorship portfolios, conducting thorough document reviews, and ensuring all regulatory and compliance requirements are met with precision and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Independent Directorship
- Serve as independent director on offshore fund structures (hedge funds, private equity, segregated portfolio companies, investment holding entities)
- Review and analyze board packs, financial statements, legal agreements, and transaction documents with exceptional accuracy
- Prepare for and chair board meetings; provide substantive oversight and governance guidance
- Ensure compliance with AML/CFT regulations, economic substance requirements, and jurisdictional governance standards
- Conduct detailed review of high-volume documentation including:
- Loan documents and credit agreements
- Corporate resolutions and board minutes
- Company KYC and due diligence files
- Subscription agreements and side letters
- Fund formation and restructuring documents
- Maintain meticulous records and filing systems; ensure all documentation is audit-ready
- Coordinate with fund administrators, legal counsel, auditors, and regulators
- Identify and escalate regulatory, reputational, and operational risks
- Apply governance frameworks appropriate to fund type, jurisdiction, and investor profile
- Ensure economic substance requirements are met across Cayman, BVI, and Singapore structures
- Support client relationship management and identify opportunities for additional services
- Represent the firm at industry forums and networking events
- Contribute to proposals and pitches for new directorship mandates
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience
- Minimum 5-7 years
in one or more of the following:
- Corporate/SME/Transaction Banking – experience reviewing and processing loan documents, credit agreements, corporate resolutions, company structures, and KYC documentation
- Fund Administration – exposure to hedge funds, private equity, or investment fund operations
- Corporate Secretarial Services – hands-on experience with offshore jurisdictions (Cayman, BVI, Singapore)
- Legal/Compliance – familiarity with fund governance, fiduciary duties, or regulatory frameworks
- Exceptional attention to detail – you naturally spot errors, inconsistencies, and gaps in documentation; you take pride in precision
- High-volume document processing – comfortable managing multiple board portfolios and tight deadlines without sacrificing quality
- Independent and self-directed – you take ownership of your work, anticipate next steps, and solve problems without requiring constant oversight
- Fast learner with technical depth – able to quickly internalize fund structures, jurisdictional nuances, and compliance requirements
- Strong governance instincts – you understand fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, and the importance of independent oversight
- Familiarity with Cayman Islands, BVI, and Singapore corporate and fund regulations
- Understanding of offshore fund structures (master-feeder, segregated portfolios, umbrella funds)
- Experience liaising with regulators, auditors, and external counsel
- Mandarin language skills are advantageous for client engagement to liaise with Mandarin speaking clients
