Corporate Development Associate Director

This is a high-ownership role that sits close to senior leadership. You'll work across corporate strategy, partnerships, investor relations and special projects - taking initiatives from idea to execution. In a lean, decentralised setup, you'll be expected to drive work end-to-end. What you'll be doing:

• Corporate strategy & planning
• Lead corporate planning initiatives and drive implementation of company strategy with the CEO, C-suite and heads of department
• Develop plans to scale operational processes, systems and people in line with the group's growth objectives
• Work across teams to optimise existing business units and launch new ones
• Report on the profitability and operating performance of the company and its business units, with recommendations to improve cost efficiency or grow revenue
• Prepare board papers, strategy memos and management presentations
• Market expansion & special projects
• Lead overseas expansion projects: comparative market analysis, market sizing, regulatory landscape, entry model, partner identification and execution
• Own high-priority special projects end to end, coordinating Finance, Legal, Compliance, Product, Trading and Operations
• Business development & strategic partnerships
• Originate, structure and negotiate partnerships with banks, financial institutions and ecosystem partners
• Build distribution for tokenised capital markets products with issuers, platforms and institutional partners
• Own partnership commercials, term sheets and ongoing relationship management
• Special Projects
• Source, evaluate and execute strategic investments and joint ventures
• Build financial analyses and valuation models (DCF, trading comps, precedent transactions) as the basis for deal structuring and negotiation
• Run due diligence and transaction documentation with internal teams and external advisors; support post-deal integration
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentations on targets and transactions for senior management, the board and shareholders
• Investor relations & stakeholder management
• Manage relationships with shareholders and investors, including regular reporting, updates and ad-hoc requests
• Support fundraising and capital activities: investor materials, data rooms and investor Q&A
• Act as a trusted point of contact for senior internal and external stakeholders What we're looking for:
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline; CFA / MBA a plus
• At least 5+ years of relevant experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity / venture capital, corporate development or management consulting
• Hands-on deal execution experience, including managing due diligence and transaction documentation
• Able to design, build and analyse financial models and run valuation analyses; strong grasp of capital structure and corporate finance
• Track record of originating and closing partnerships or commercial deals
• Comfortable working with C-suite, boards and investors; strong communication and presentation skills
• Clear, structured thinker who builds efficient systems and gets things done; high numeracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and hands-on, with strong emotional intelligence; thrives in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment and relishes stepping up
• Strong interest in digital assets and the industry
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills; familiar with Google Workspace Nice to have:
• Mandarin and/or Japanese (business level)
• Background in fintech, payments, banking or digital assets
• Familiarity with tokenisation, digital securities or capital markets infrastructure
• Market expansion or licensing experience in Southeast Asia, What’s in for you:
• Friendly and fun start-up work culture
• Convenient work location located in the heart of CBD area
• Generous annual leaves on top of national holidays
• Medical coverage including GP, Specialist, TCM, and more
• Self-care benefits and exciting fitness workshops/webinars
• Vibrant office with a well-stocked pantry By submitting your application to us, you consent to the collection, use, disclosure and processing of your personal data in accordance with our privacy policy, which is accessible at https://www.coinhako.com/legal/sg-1/privacy_policy.