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Job Description

ADVANCE ID is jointly funded by the Wellcome Trust and Singapore institutions including the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and Yong Loo Lin School ofMedicine, National University of Singapore. The vision of the Network is to improve public health by developing the clinical evidence base for the prevention and treatmentof drug-resistant infections. Its mission is to build and sustain a strategic clinical research network focussed on most efficiently delivering locally relevant interventions for drug-resistant infections.

The Network aims to improve and strengthen clinical research capabilities in the regionby acting as a platform to develop good principles and practices. It will stabilise capacityand capabilities to mitigate inefficiencies in trial start-up phase and loss of skillset following study closure, as in typical trial setup. The Network will continuously developits capabilities, quality and efficiency by learning from and collaborating with other clinical trial networks.

In the long term, the Network aims to support broader infectious disease studies by expanding geographically beyond its original starting point in South East Asia and collaborating with other networks around the world. It will function as an active networkthat involves patients in platform trials, allowing for rapid clinical research response inthe event of an emerging infectious disease or pandemic threat.

The current lead faculty of the Network are Professor David Paterson (Director) and Dr Mo Yin (Deputy Director). The senior executive/assistant manager will be working closely with the Network directors, progamme manager (Dr Ding Ying) and project managers to deliver ADVANCE-ID’s aims and objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

•Develop contract proposals to support Advace-ID's goals
•Negotiate contract terms with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring thatprojects remain within the established budget
•Review and update existing contracts
•Analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms
•Stay up-to date with legislative changes and coordinate with the legal department asneeded
•Ensure all deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met (e.g. paymentsand shippings)
•Maintain organized system of physical and digital records

Qualifications

1.Degree in life science or health-related subjects
2.Prior experience in a contract administration role in clinical research field in Singapore
3.Has strong negotiation and mediation skills
4.Knowledge of legal requirements involved with contracts
5.Ability to work with varying stakeholders levels, including finance, legal team,research office, and external partners.

About the company
Our client is a Global Fortune 500 financial services group. With an "A" rating for financial strength, they combine deep-rooted heritage with a forward-thinking approach to product innovation. Currently in an exciting phase of expanding their Life Insurance portfolio, specifically targeting the High-Net-Worth (HNW) and Investment-Linked segments. Employees here enjoy a stable, professional environment that prizes technical excellence and offers a clear pathway for career progression within a collaborative actuarial team.

About the job
Joining a high-performing Actuarial Pricing team, you will play a pivotal role in the end-to-end development of innovative life insurance solutions. This role is a blend of technical rigor and strategic influence, focusing on the design and pricing of sophisticated wealth management products.

• Calculate the costs and risks for new insurance plans to ensure they are both profitable for the company and attractive to customers.
• Build and run financial models to predict how products will perform under different market conditions.
• Prepare the necessary documentation and reports for management and local regulators to get new products approved.
• Review competitor products and market trends to help the company stay competitive.
• Work with the sales and investment teams to make sure the products meet the needs of the target audience.

Skills and experience required

• At least 5 years of actuarial experience within a Life Insurance environment. Direct experience in IUL or ILP pricing is highly advantageous.
• Good progress in actuarial exams from a recognized institute (IFoA, SOA, or equivalent).
  
• Advanced skills in Prophet (including ALS if possible) and Excel/VBA. Familiarity with Python or R is a plus.
  
• Strong understanding of Singapore’s regulatory landscape (RBC2) and IFRS 17.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex actuarial concepts into actionable business insights for non-technical stakeholders.

To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Lynette Lim.
(EA: 94C3609/ R1435181 )

• Own end-to-end technical delivery of bank's technology initiatives, from pre project inception through post go live support, ensuring predictable, high quality outcomes.
• Provide hands on technical leadership across delivery teams, acting as an escalation point for design, implementation, and engineering decisions.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, architects, and product owners to shape solution designs that meet functional and non functional requirements.
• Lead and govern delivery using a hybrid Agile model, combining Scrum/Scaled Agile practices with appropriate traditional controls for regulatory and enterprise needs.
• Drive engineering execution across multiple streams, ensuring effective sequencing of work, management of cross system dependencies, and timely delivery.
• Own technical delivery planning, including scope definition, estimation, dependency analysis, environment readiness, and release planning.
• Proactively identify, manage, and escalate technical, delivery, and operational risks, ensuring visibility in appropriate governance forums.
• Ensure delivery adheres to the Bank’s software development, security, DevSecOps, and release management standards.
• Maintain accountability for all delivery milestones, quality gates, and compliance checkpoints, ensuring audit and regulatory readiness.
• Lead solution design and implementation discussions, including APIs, integrations, and microservices, ensuring scalability, security, and resilience.
• Drive adoption of engineering best practices, including:

• Code and design reviews
• Automated testing and quality gates
• CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Ensure quality-first engineering by embedding testing, security, and performance considerations early in the development lifecycle.

• Monitor delivery health using data-driven metrics such as velocity, cycle time, defect trends, environment stability, and release success rates.
• Actively participate in Scrum of Scrums and cross stream technical forums to resolve dependencies and alignment issues across teams.
• Lead regular delivery and engineering cadences (daily stand ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, weekly delivery checkpoints) and track actions to closure.
• Own and govern change management, ensuring controlled scope evolution while safeguarding delivery commitments and technical integrity.
• During test and stabilization phases, actively drive defect resolution, managing SLA adherence, defect density, and re open rates.
• Ensure production readiness, including deployment planning, operational handover, monitoring, and support models.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement, encouraging proactive participation and ownership within teams.
• Lead and contribute to cross team improvement initiatives across Agile delivery, DevSecOps tooling, architecture standards, delivery governance, and the Bank’s System Development Methodology

Operational:

• Oversee and manage daily production operations of Bakery / Donut ensuring efficiency, Food quality, and FSSC compliance.

• Plan and control production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and in line with production goals and seasonal Promotional demands.

• Lead, supervise, train, and evaluate production leaders and production staff.

• Manage and oversee manpower planning, shift scheduling, attendance, and productivity. (Oven, Mixing, Table, Fillings & Danish, Deco etc…)

• Identify and troubleshoot production issues, bottlenecks, and implement corrective and preventive actions without compromising quality. Including regulatory compliance issues.

• Ensure all new product and seasonal items launches on schedule.

• Stock Management

• Good and prompt communication skill with all respective department on daily operational issues. 

Food Quality & Food Safety

• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food safety, hygiene, production efficiency, and quality assurance.

• Ensure adherence to food safety and workplace safety standards (SFA, HACCP, FSSC, ISO 22000, GMP regulatory standards)

• Identify and troubleshoot food safety issue and quality improvement plans.

• Co-lead audits, inspections, and certification requirements when required.   

People Management

• Demonstrates strong leadership, good people handling management skills.

• Able to motivate and guide others to achieve company’s objective.

• Coach and provide feedback to staff on product Quality.

• Conducting staff performance appraisal

• Ensuring that production staff work place safety

Job Requirements:

Min 5-8 years Professional baking experience or experience in food manufacturing.

Hot kitchen experience will be advantage.

Strong knowledge in Central kitchen production of breads, pastries, cakes and Donuts products.

Position Purpose:

• Prepare Authentic Japanese Cuisine

• Lead the kitchen operation team to prepare and deliver quality menu in accordance to concept offering.

• Oversee the implementation of processes and guidelines in Kitchen Operations

• Train & develop kitchen staff in the preparation of all meals to the highest quality standards.

• Position kitchen staff according to operation needs to maximize kitchen efficiencies.

• Manage quality and level of kitchen inventory as well as products delivered from suppliers.

• Understand food cost models and how these impact the profitability of the restaurants.

Responsibilities:

• Menu Execution and Delivery

• Understand food cost models and how these impact profitability of restaurants

• Supervise stations to deliver orders in accordance to defined cooking processes, recipe and health & safety standard

• Conduct final check on finished product to ensure that food quality and presentation are in accordance to specifications of the menu

• Kitchen Processes and Concept Development

• Manage kitchen inventory levels and quality by placing orders for all food and kitchen supplies based on projected store demand endorsed by chef; and upon delivery, check to ensure quality of delivered supplies

• To support the projection and ordering of food and kitchen supplies by providing inventory report detailing usage & stock level, wastage and product shelf life while considering sales pattern and kitchen storage capacity

• Oversee the setting up and cleaning of stations by staff

• Oversee workflow for stations to ensure that processes adhered to specifications and guide line and to provide recommendations to improve efficiency

• Quality Assurance & Control

• Investigate causes and reasons for customer complaints pertaining to food quality

• Oversee operations to ensure compliance with all safety procedures and guidelines

• Oversee preparation of all food in accordance to SOPs to ensure and maintain consistent food quality

• Oversee overall kitchen cleanliness and sanitary conditions and to ensure all kitchen equipment are in good working condition

• Take corrective actions to resolve unsafe and/or non-compliant conditions and behaviors regarding personal and food safety

• People Management

• Lead team by providing guidance, support and motivation

• Conduct induction for new hires to provide them with the necessary skills and information to carry out roles and functions

• Train and develop kitchen and kaiten staffs in the preparation of all meals to the highest quality standards while adhering to SOPs and workplace safety practices

• Carry out team management activities, including and not limited to appraisals, handling disciplinary issues and holding communication sessions in conjunction with immediate supervisor

• Carry out team management conversation with team members, including and not limited to doing appraisals and personal improvement plans in conjunction with immediate supervisor

Requirement:

• Must be able to speak fluent Japanese

Position Purpose

• Provide guidance and day-to-day training to staff within assigned area

• Carry out day-to-day operations in managing floor control to maintain & improve quality, service cleanliness & ambience

• Manage and coordinate activities with people, products and equipment to maximize sales and profit

Responsibilities

Restaurant Operations

• Lead a team of service staff within assigned unit by allocating tasks and roles for individuals in the service team

• Check readiness of restaurant for service day and brief service crew on staffing roster for service day

• Manage customer flow and seating arrangement

• Oversee the service rendered by the team to ensure it meets the quality, service, cleanliness and values standards and to address lapses in service quality when necessary

• Manage cash floats, audit rolls, and provide technical troubleshoot for cash register errors when necessary

• Ensure documentation of all cash shortage and surplus in record book and to tally payment collection

Restaurant Management & Planning

• Act as point of escalation for service crew regarding service issues

• Resolve day-to-day operation issues as and when it occurs and to provide support as necessary to ensure service crew are able to carry out assigned task

• Lead investigation and resolution of all complex customer complaints and/or feedback in a timely and efficient manner

Quality Assurance & Control

• Enforce restaurant quality, service, cleanliness and value standards

• Monitor operations to ensure compliance with all safety procedures and guidelines in the restaurant

• Implement corrective actions to resolve unsafe and/or non-compliant conditions and behaviors regarding personal and food safety

People Management

• Conduct induction for new hires to provide them with the necessary skills and information to carry out roles and functions

• Provide training to encourage role rotation amongst service staff

• Train and monitor staff in the company SOPs (standard operating procedures)

• Ensure workplace safety practicesPosition Purpose

• Provide guidance and day-to-day training to staff within assigned area

• Carry out day-to-day operations in managing floor control to maintain & improve quality, service cleanliness & ambience

• Manage and coordinate activities with people, products and equipment to maximize sales and profit.

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient running and profitability of the restaurant and for managing employees.

He/she needs to be able to lead as well as work as part of a team.

The job reports to the Vice-president, Area is accountable for average sales of S$250k per month depending on the size of the restaurant. Job Responsibilities:

•Daily roll call with employees to drive operations effectiveness and efficiency via cleanliness of the restaurant, accurate food order taking, servicing the customer, promotions etc •Proactively communicate to employees on KPIs on sales, service and food quality so that together each achieve more (TEAM) •Be fully knowledgeable with the restaurant operation and to efficiently manage the operation of all shifts •Communicate with Chef on guests’ requirements, and maintain a close and professional working relationship with the kitchen at all times •Maintain safety requirements at the restaurant •Ensuring compliance with licensing, hygiene and health and safety legislation/guidelines •Managing budgets • Manage stock levels of food and other related utensils and cutleries •Handle customers’ compliments and complaints promptly

•Deliver and present manpower and sales reports

•Suggest and recommend improvements to the running of the restaurant

•Administer and action daily mails, guest report lists, staff rosters, operations reporting and other paperwork promptly and accurately

•Be aware of the current business environment and to bring in sound ideas to increase sales, decrease spending, up selling orders and maximising guests spending where possible

•Communicate effectively with the other departments and colleagues, suppliers and contractors to ensure that all information is communicated clearly and follow up actions are coordinated well

•Assist in recruitment needs

•Responsible for induction training and on the job training of new employees and also newly promoted staff

•Appraise employees to reward and punish fairly

•Understand the need for training and development of employees and to take a proactive approach in training employees especially mandatory training like Basic Food Hygiene and Safety

Job Requirements:

•Preferably with Degree/Diploma in Hospitality related studies or with WSQ Certificate in F&B Operations / F&B Supervision / F&B Management

•Passion for excellent customer service

•Able to lead a team in a fast paced and demanding environment

•Possess good business acumen, results driven and highly organised

•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Interested candidates, please forward your detailed resume as well reason for leaving (past and present employment, all last drawn salary please email to hrta@res.com.sg)

IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) Global Research Leaders work directly with senior IBM executives to define, develop, and deliver unique and actionable research-based business insights. IBV Global Research Leaders support IBM teams and their clients through presentations, resource sharing, and training on tools and datasets. These insights enhance IBM's eminence and differentiation in the market and drive business value for IBM and IBM's clients. Additionally, IBV Global Research Leaders directly and indirectly influence industry organizations, client executives, and IBM talent through their unique knowledge of research methodologies, consulting and sales experience, topical expertise, and insights into IBM's strategy. This role is for the Healthcare & Life Sciences (HCLS) Global Research Leader specifically. HCLS clients represent a significant share of revenue for IBM. Effective thought leadership requires credible industry expertise, and the industry will be without coverage upon the retirement of the current global research leader.

Your Role and Responsibilities
The IBM IBV Global Research Lead is a trusted business advisor offering strategic insight, direction, planning, analysis and advice to C-suite executives and leadership teams to grow revenues and profit. As members of IBM’s key business think tank, IBV Research Leads operate as trusted advisors to business leaders, envisioning and articulating the impact of technologies on business, setting direction and forecasting market outcomes. They measure and predict economic and financial performance, conduct sophisticated quantitative analysis, formulate business cases, and develop actionable recommendations and roadmaps that drive new business value.

Research Leads are responsible for leading international research teams and stakeholders both within and outside IBM in the development and execution of the IBM topical area team’s thought leadership agenda. They maintain a global perspective while helping shape local insights. They collaborate with fellow IBV Research Leaders to explore complex challenges and deliver cross-disciplinary insights. They are mandated to engage and continually grow their eminence and advance networks and relationships with leading global experts, continually expanding market impact and innovation. They support account teams and meet with client leaders on the ground internationally to deepen relationships, support bids and proposals, sales pitches, and deliverables. They present insights, implications and recommended strategies at major external events globally.

Required Professional and Technical Expertise

• Design and execute full life-cycle research projects including hypothesis generation, primary and secondary research, data analysis, best practice identification and recommendation formulation.
• Develop fact based and differentiated business insights based on analytics that can influence business decisions by identifying opportunities and recommending actions.
• Identify best practices and define insightful and actionable performance metrics based on research which can be integrated into business strategies.
• Produce papers and other research deliverables (e.g., presentations,
• infographics) that present high value, client ready, compelling insights from research.
• Deliver internal and external briefings on relevant research.
• Advise senior and C-level executives on world class performance based on research and advise on the development of various strategies and analyses (e.g., business value roadmaps, quantifying magnitude of productivity and efficiency improvement).
• Build IBM assets for business performance such as process frameworks for industries and functional areas, component business models, and accelerators for offerings.
• Stakeholder relationships:
• Work actively and openly with colleagues across the IBV (e.g., analytics, editorial, design, marketing, etc.) to design, develop, and deploy research
• Collaborate with senior executives and external thought leaders to define and prioritize the research agenda.
• Manage and nurture relationships with a global set of experts and senior IBM stakeholders to ensure sponsorship, adoption and advocacy throughout the research life cycle.
• Actively support top account leaders and clients in the development and deployment of content to ensure meaningful market relevance and impact.
• Collaborate with IBM Marketing, Communications, and other stakeholders to deploy IBV thought leadership internally and externally through events, press coverage, articles, podcasts, social media, etc. to drive demand for IBV’s research as well as raise self-eminence.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the defined areas of research
• Proven experience in designing and conducting primary research to interpret data and generate insights
• Excellent presentation skills including a strong presence in front of C-level executives
• Strong project management and relationship management skills
• Professional attitude and service orientation, with prior experience and proven ability to work in an international and diverse team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and experience with managing multiple simultaneous demanding deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal command of English
• Strong skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Active development of professional networks and professional eminence, including social media channels such as LinkedIn.
• Ability to use AI-based tools to explore topics, define scope, and accelerate the development of assets.
• Willingness to work and travel globally as part of a global team. This includes calls and/or meetings with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients across time zones.

At Income Insurance, we aim to create exponential value and cultivate dynamic learning culture. As part of Income’s Actuarial Pricing Team, candidate will work closely and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to deliver business-oriented, customer-focused and innovative insurance solutions. This role is intended for an experienced individual contributor who can independently deliver health pricing workstreams while working under guidance from senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Close collaboration with Product Development Team and relevant business stakeholders to design and devise innovative product proposition and support product pricing and implementation, while ensuring internal financial metrics are met.
• Work closely with Manager, Head of GH Pricing, Chief Actuary and other senior stakeholders, as required, to support and contribute actuarial analysis and pricing recommendations aligned with company product strategy for the health business. 
• Monitor portfolio experience, conduct experience studies to set pricing assumptions and perform periodic repricing exercise. Provide insights on key drivers and emerging risks. Strengthen technical pricing and analytics for the team tapping on data-driven insights using external and internal data sources
• Adopt best practices and effective controls and monitoring framework in the delivery of pricing work to protect Income against regulatory, financial and reputation risk.
• Enhancing Actuarial Pricing Process to improve efficiency, robustness and turnaround time.
• Adopt design‑thinking and agile principles, in delivering pricing and product‑related projects

Qualifications:

• Good progress in actuarial qualifications with either US, UK, or Australia Actuarial Institute, with at least 4 years of work experience in Actuarial function.
• Experienced in health and protection product development and pricing
• Experience in using actuarial modelling tool and data software such as Prophet & Alteryx will be a plus
• Able to work independently with strong project management, communication and actuarial technical skills.
• Confident in constructively challenging the status quo and proposing improvements to drive better outcomes
• Adaptable and open to dynamic working environment and willing to explore new ways of working.
• Experience in stakeholder management and/or project‑based work.

SUMMARY

Plan and execute sales and marketing strategies to drive business growth, develop new market opportunities, and build lasting relationships with customers and vendors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement sales and marketing plans to achieve defined sales targets and expand market presence
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to increase product and service market reach
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction
• Establish and nurture strong, long-term relationships with vendors and customers to support sustained business growth
• Collaborate with internal teams to align business development efforts with strategic objectives

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Biomedical Science, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Engineering Science, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biological Chemistry, or related disciplines
• Minimum 3 years of related sales experience
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and meet targets
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving and opportunity identification
• Team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply as training will be provided

Conduct R&D for Refrigerant Equipment and lead a Team of Technicians and assistant engineer. Full and hands on experience with Testing of refrigerant screw, scroll, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors. Able and have hands on experience to disassemble, troubleshot, repair and train technicians and engineers for this above task. Have Full and Hands on experience in CAD and CAM software for manufacturing and able to guide technicians and engineers in this task. Full understand and hands On experience in CNC Machine like Milling, Lathe, Laser, Press Brake etc and able to guide and
Have full and hands on PLC programming experience in Codesys software and guide technicians and engineers to develop controls algorithm for refrigeration systems and testing software.

Importantly, Able to have innovative and creative ideas for new compressors, heat exchangers & control features for refrigeration equipment.
Willing to Travel and able to work independently for long periods.

At least 20 years experience in the above.

Requirement:

• Proven working experience in test delivery or equivalent role with at least 10 to 15 years relevant experience in large and complex organizations preferably in the area of Banking and Finance and at least 5 years’ senior manager experience in testing. 
• Extensive experience in managing end to end delivery of testing services from multiple vendor test service providers. 
• Proven experience in testing standards, tools, processes & methodologies, frameworks, and various delivery methodologies e.g. Agile, Hybrid Agile and Waterfall, DevOps. 
• A proven, successful track record of managing shared IT service development and/ or IT Testing Services. 
• Demonstrated success in developing highly effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver collaboration, partnerships and services. 
• Strong attention to details, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Experience in managing multiple external testing service providers. 
• Experience in managing multi-cultural, diverse, direct and virtual teams.
• Must display a high level of professional judgment, commitment, integrity, and teamwork. 
• Excellent client facing, internal communications, written and verbal communication skills. 
• Testing or quality certifications, PMP certifications, ISTBQ and Test Maturity Model integration (TMMi) Framework awareness will be preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Overall accountable and responsible for delivery of testing services one or more applications and/or projects of Digital domain applications 
• Manage and oversee the day-to-day delivery of test services by appointed vendors in the conduct of testing · Works with the testing service providers and other stakeholders to review, provide feedback and sign off on the test strategy, test plans and other test service providers’ artefacts for the testing service delivery. 
• Coordinates with the Test Governance team to ensure adoption of testing methods, standards and tools, and to coordinate any health checks or audits. 
• Ensures that any changes to the scope of services are communicated to the respective test service providers and the impact is factored in to the plan.
• Engages with various stakeholders (including but not limited to, application, security, infrastructure, business), testing service providers to ensure testing services meet the objectives and demand.
• Act as the first point of escalation for any issues raised by stakeholders, testing service providers.
• Quantify, manage, track and report test related statuses, SLA and KPIs, and ensure that defined testing transformation SLA and KPI targets are met for the portfolio accountable. 
• Drive and collaborate with all stakeholders and test service providers to plan all testing related deliveries for the portfolio accountable. 
• Participate and contribute in forums, as required, to drive testing transformation and innovation. 
• Works closely with the Test Engineering Lead to provide inputs around domain specific test engineering requirements and ensure that they are met. 
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the Vendor Test Managers/Test Leads for the respective domains. 
• Engages stakeholder communities to get their feedback on testing service delivery and identify improvement opportunities to be fed back to the Test CoE team.

Position Summary

• Supports the monitoring of Asia-pacific regional units’ business plans, review of actuarial calculations (EV, pricing etc.) and communication with top management. Also monitor, manage and supervise the actuarial operational matters implemented by the regional business units and ensure that they follow the standard of DL Group.  
• Leads the communication with regional business units and management, and to provide comprehensive advisory support in terms of actuarial matters.  
• Supports the development and monitoring of Asia-pacific regional units’ business plans to ensure continued growth and profitability.  
• Support formulation of KPIs for business units through close coordination with DLHD; support the development of performance monitoring rules and tracking of actual results. 
• Take leadership role within ad hoc projects. 

Principal Responsibilities
1. Monitoring and Support of Business Units

• To have a general understanding of the business beyond their functional scope, and to align with the Regional Management Department and other related departments in the execution of projects in order to support and achieve the KPI goals of the business units.  
• Supports the validation, valuation, and review of the reasonability of assumptions and sales plans. 
• Supports the review on adequacy of regional business units’ business plans, reasonableness of financial projections and risk management initiatives. 
• Oversee product profitability, reinsurance, EV, VoNB and IFRS17 implementation for all business units across the region. 
• Manage the actuarial operational matters implemented by the regional business units and ensure that they are in accordance with the overall standard of DL Group. 
• For existing markets, support in the development of the actuarial personnel for each regional business unit. 
• For new markets, to support product development, actuarial topics, and local actuarial talent training and development. 

2. Communication with Business Units and Management

• To communicate between the actuarial targets and initiatives of each business unit in the region with the Global Headquarters. 
• To advise the management on the sound financial management of the business units including product pricing and design, financial and insurance risk and capital adequacy management, liability best estimate assumptions and measurements. 
• Ensure timely reporting to the Management and Head Office on the financial soundness of the business units and to offer recommendations on corrective actions if necessary. 
• Ensure regular and timely reporting to the Management and Head Office of business units top-line and bottom-line information.

3. Performance Management

• Support reporting framework ensuring high quality management information delivery and efficient work processes in close collaboration with other DLAP teams
• Support development and implementation of performance management (KPI) framework for the regional business units as well as DLAP

4. Other ad-hoc matters

• Guidance of project team(s), keeping projects on track, meeting budget goals, and deadlines.  
• Facilitation of conversation with all involved parties and stakeholders. 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and above
• Experience in life insurance actuarial field
• At least 10 years of working experience in life insurance company, with at least 5 years at Manager level or above.
• Experience working in the headquarters or regional office of a life insurance company listed on a major global stock exchange (e.g., Tokyo, New York, NASDAQ, London, Shanghai, Euronext), with direct involvement in actuarial functions such as pricing, valuation, or risk management.
• Hands-on experience with IFRS17 and/or ICS implementation, including interpretation and application of standards.
• Strong financial acumen, with ability to analyze and interpret financial indicators such as assets, product portfolios, regional performance, and regulatory impacts.
• In-depth knowledge of actuarial and accounting standards relevant to life insurance, including local and international regulations.
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and geographies.
• Qualified Actuary (qualification of US, UK, Australia, Japan is preferable)

Our client is actively searching for a Manager, Research & Partnerships to join their team!

If you are a dynamic individual seeking a new career opportunity, read further! We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic professional to join us as Manager, Research & Partnerships

You will be responsible for leading the research and partnerships portfolio within the school, providing strategic leadership in building and nurturing collaborations with academia, industry, and government agencies, while strengthening existing alliances and seeking new opportunities for research, education, and industrial engagement. You will oversee the operation of the Associate Chair Research Office, support faculty in research-related matters, ensure compliance with institutional and national requirements, and drive initiatives that elevate the school’s research reputation and impact.

The responsibilities of this role are:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Research Office, including coordination of research manpower matters and administrative processes for the unit.
• Support school management in the planning and implementation of initiatives to develop and strengthen the school’s research portfolio.
• Coordinate with the College and relevant offices on the administration of research grants, research agreements, and related documentation.
• Assist in the collation, analysis, and reporting of research data and statistics, working with college offices where required.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for research related publicity materials and submissions.
• Coordinate and support research engagement activities, such as seminars, workshops, courses, and engagement sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a point of contact for research administration matters and participate in committees or initiatives as assigned by school management.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, funding agency requirements, and relevant regulations in research administration activities.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to one direct report, ensuring seamless support for the Research Office’s operations and priorities.

The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualities and experience:

• A recognized Master’s or PhD with at least 2 years of relevant experience in research grant and/or project management.
• Good understanding of the research ecosystem.
• International or interdisciplinary experience in various technical environments, a proven track record in grant management and experience in higher education sector will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all organisational levels.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build strong internal and external partnerships.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptable in managing complex and time-sensitive projects.
• Excellent writing, communication, numerical, and organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficient in MS Office and open to learning new digital tools and applications

All applicants' CV will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and industry stakeholders in the construction sector
• Autocad Drawing
• Research and identify prospective tender opportunities that align with the company's capabilities and strategic objectives
• Prepare and submit high-quality tender proposals that effectively showcase company expertise and competitive advantages
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the project delivery team to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction
• Contribute to the development of the company's business development strategies and initiatives
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to identify new growth opportunities
• Provide regular updates and performance reports to management
• Ad hoc duties as assigned
• Contacting potential new clients using phone and email to gauge interest and plan meetings
• Preparing client presentations and materials, including PowerPoint and sales displays
• Meeting new and existing clients in person
• Negotiating business terms with new and existing clients using phone, email and in-person meetings
• Setting sales goals and ensuring sales team meets them
• Working with senior team members to manage risks

Develops and maintains relationships with clients.

• Develop sales forecasts with probability percentages and pipeline status updates

• Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.

• Develop proposals that speak to client s needs, concerns, and objectives while maintaining company profitability.

• Overall responsibility for all construction activities with respect to performance, procedure, and making recommendations to project managers for improvements and corrective actions.
• Manage contractors with a focus on quality, compliance with engineering drawings; applicable code and standards, and construction schedule and cost.
• Interface and coordinate with engineering supporting construction activities.
• Assist in developing and implementing corporate construction policies that support project construction.
• Oversee the effective management of project activities to assure timely delivery and low wastage.
• Manage and lead a group of engineers.