Headhunt Issue 43

15 October - 28 October 2009 (Issue 43)

MICA (P) 024/11/2008 • Classified Jobs: 6334 4771 • www.headhunt.com.sg

Managing Generation (1965 - 1981)

Almost every workplace today has been influenced by the ‘out of the norm’ business practices of Generation-X. Born between 1965 and 1981, Gen-Xers brought their own work culture and work ethic. Many Baby Boomers from the preceding generation saw this culture and work ethic as lazy, with low company loyalty and little ambition. But this was a wrong assumption.

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FEATURED JOBS

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YOUR FRESH START

Analytics Consulting (Marketing)

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SAP Manager Page 11

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Contents

Jobs Article

Managing Generation - X

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Your Fresh Start

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Hays Recruitment

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HighFlyers

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WDA

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Judd Farris

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Chris Consulting

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REED

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Robert Walters

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Managing Generation - X

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Capita

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Recruitplus

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GSI

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Jobs Doctor

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Drake

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The Professional

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Step into a new career

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Awaits you

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Corporate Actions Executives • • •

Leading financial services business Strategic growth plans Excellent career opportunities

As a premier provider of settlement services, our client ensures that securities are accurately processed between parties after trading. It also manages, safekeeps and administers the securities it holds on behalf of its clients.

With strategic growth plans, our client is now seeking suitably qualified candidates to join its corporate actions team. This opportunity will present you with the chance to be part of a growing and diverse team within a leading international firm, offering short, medium and long term career options which are second to none.

Your main tasks will involve informing customers of relevant events on holdings, monitoring and following up of the whole process till final execution. You will also be responsible for reconciliation of securities and cash positions. Good communication and negotiation skills will enable you to perform well as a key contact point for internal and external parties with reference to events.

To be successful in this role, you will have at least two - three years experience in corporate actions. A profound knowledge in banking operations and product familiarity with equity-linked notes will give you an edge over others.

Please contact Cindy Tan T +65 6303 0151 E cindy.tan@hays.com.sg

Specialist Recruitment hays.com.sg

Platinum Partners

QAQC Manager • • •

Leading building and civil contractor Multi-million project Attractive salary and benefits

Do you want to join one of Asia’s leading building and civil contractors? Do you have the passion to succeed as a QAQC Manager and take your previous industry experience to the next level?

Publisher & Media: RJ Media Pte Ltd, 11 Stamford Road, Capitol Building, #04-01, Singapore 178884, Tel: 6334 4771, Fax: 6749 5322, To Advertise on Headhunt: Please call 6334 4771 or email marketing@headhunt.com.sg Printer: Ho Printing, 31 Changi South Street 1, Changi South Industrial Estate, Singapore 486769, Tel: 6542 9322 Copyrights & Reprints: All materials printed in Headhunt are protected under the copyright act. No material may be reproduced in part or whole without the prior consent of the publisher and the copyright holder. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by contributors and advertisers are not necessarily those of RJ Media Pte Ltd. Whilst every reasonable care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information within, neither the publisher, editor or writers may be held liable for errors and/or omissions however caused.

Our client now has a vacancy to join its ever expanding team with its on-site construction division. Renowned for its quality and professionalism, this company has set the benchmark in the industry and its ability to continuously win major projects is a reflection of its success.

Based in Singapore, as a QAQC Manager you will be reporting directly to the board of directors, whilst leading a QAQC team.

Involved in high end and high rise commercial and residential projects, you will ideally have four years industry experience or have worked on at least two major projects.

If you have what it takes to fulfil this exciting opportunity and can take the next step, then apply now. An attractive salary with a lucrative organisation awaits you. Applications close by COB on Monday 19th October.

Please contact Wesley Blaquiere T +65 6303 0153 E wblaq@hays.com.sg

Specialist Recruitment hays.com.sg

CFO (South East Asia) Our client is a leading Fortune Global 500 company with successful and established brands across various business sectors around the world. As part of their expansion in this region, they are now seeking a high calibre finance professional to join their team in the capacity of CFO (South East Asia) You will be responsible for the finance function across the South East Asia region and different business segments, providing support and guidance to critical business decisions, and contributing to the development of a long term business strategy. You will also lead and directs activities of the S.E.A financial analysts, accountants, financial leadership and plant financial teams.

Identify and implement process improvements in the accounting/financial processes to continually improve accuracy, cost effectiveness, efficiency and problem resolution, and this would also includes ensuring that adequate internal control and reporting mechanisms are established for all business process systems.

To qualify for the role, you should have a recognized Bachelor's degree with minimum of 10 - 15 years of directly related experience. You should also possess strong analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal expertise with an expert knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial analysis principles and methods.

The role would require you to lead the coordination of all monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting/forecasting activities for the S.E.A business units and manufacturing plants, ensuring that that all budgets, forecasts, reports and data are accurate, complete, comprehensive, and compliant.

You should be an excellent communicator with the ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization.

You will need to provides internal analysis on business development and monitor the business unit performance, influencing the S.E.A business strategy by actively challenging assumptions, assessing the impact of changes in business direction and testing the financial validity of proposed actions.

To apply, please submit your resume at our website www.reedglobal.com.sg, quoting Reference ID 18342999. You can also email your resume in Word format to recruitment.singapore@reedglobal.com or contact us on (65) 6602 9100 for a confidential discussion.

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Market Risk Manager - Credit Trading • • •

Extensive front office exposure Progressive global bank Distressed debt, high yield and loans products

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and ambitious risk professional to join our client’s market risk management team as a Market Risk Manager for its credit trading business.

In this role your main responsibility will be value adding risk management and mitigating the credit trading business by using your extensive experience and knowledge of distressed debt, high yield and loan products.

You will be working in direct interaction with front office traders in the region as well as the other global MR teams and risk analytics. As such, proven experience interacting with the FO and other key stakeholders is mandatory.

Your responsibilities will also include analysis of requests for limit changes and temporary increases and reviewing and analysing specific trade proposals and making recommendations as well as stress and back testing. You will also be involved in the development of MR methodologies for this rapidly expanding business.

We are seeking candidates with the following for this challenging role, degree qualified (preferably with a quantitative focus), professional/post graduate qualifications will be highly regarded (MFE, CFA, FRM), minimum six years professional experience in a similar role (minimum four years market risk), demonstrated and in depth knowledge of credit products (in particular distressed debt and loans) and advanced communication skills, both written and oral Please contact Matthew Conway T +65 6303 0151 E matthew.conway@hays.com.sg

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12 month contract Expert Java design and development Mission critical credit risk system

A leading investment bank has a major programme of work beginning in Q4 surrounding its credit risk calculation engine requiring two expert Java Developers to drive the project under tight deadlines.

The project is a minimum 12 months with an opportunity for permanent conversions for strong performers. It will involve a mixture of design and development of both new modules/key functionality to a vendor system and the build of an in-house application.

You will be expected to work with senior business partners and group architects to design and subsequently develop a robust, scalable architecture, primarily in core Java.

This application sits within credit risk and will require senior developers with a strong knowledge of either credit risk, market risk or derivatives.

Technically you will be developing in object orientated core server side Java on Unix/ Solaris platforms requiring a strong RDBMS knowledge (SQL ideally Sybase based).

Secondary skills in J2EE are essential for development surrounding the vendor application (Struts, JMS, JSP, Swing, MQ Series). Those applying should have a minimum eight years development experience and work at an AVP/VP hands-on coding level.

An excellent opportunity to face off to the business and build mission critical systems within the credit risk department.

Please contact Brett Marsh T +65 6303 0154 E brett.marsh@hays.com.sg

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Tax Manager - Asia Pacific

Contracts Manager

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Global EPC contractor Critical role within the legal team Singapore based

Make your mark and join a Fortune 500 US multinational in the healthcare industry. A global leader with high-integrity practices, it has created a new role, a Tax Controllership Manager for Asia Pacific. Be part of a team that is driven to make a difference!

Our client is now the largest international turnkey contractor in the oil and gas industry.

The organisation provides an exhaustive range of services across all aspects of the oil and gas industry including drilling, offshore and onshore construction and management.

You will ensure current and deferred taxes for Asia Pacific, China and India regions are properly booked following US GAAP standards and that the financial statements are in compliance with FAS 109 and FIN 48. You will participate in the forecasting and reporting cycles.

It is now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join its offshore division in the Singapore operations. Your duties will include legal analysis of key documents throughout the contractual process. Along with contract development, you will be required to propose amendments and draft clauses based on your own legal and risk review. You will also be required to participate in face to face negotiation with clients and be able to agree contract modifications on the spot. Structuring partnering agreements (such as consortia and joint ventures) will also be an important part of this role.

Additionally, you will maintain SOX 404 documentation and perform compliance testing for applicable tax processes and assist in the support of finance and operational leaders to understand tax implications of transactions.

To be a successful candidate, you must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related fields, and preferably hold an advanced degree such as Masters in Tax. You must have seven years of public accounting experience or three years public accounting and four years in industry.

You must have a comprehensive understanding of FAS 109 and FIN 48. Excellent research, verbal and written communication skills are essential for this role.

Please contact Suriani Norahim T+65 6303 0150 E suriani.norahim@hays.com.sg

You will have at least five years relevant experience within the oil and gas industry, specifically with offshore project experience. You will also hold a law degree or qualifications relevant to legal and contractual matters. You will have experience in contract negotiation, preparation and review. You will also have well developed communication skills, with English essential. You will also be permanently based in Singapore.

This is the ideal role for a Senior Contracts Executive/Manager to take the next step in their career. It is a critical role within the legal team in Singapore and will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to be involved in the entire contractual process from main contract negotiation to subcontract award and agreement. This role will provide a spring board for your career in the offshore oil and gas industry.

Please contact Sean Keough T +65 6303 0152 E sean.keough@hays.com.sg

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Nurturing the Growth of Our Workforce FRONTLINE

At the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), our vision is to create a competitive workforce with workers learning for life and advancing with skills. We invite passionate and resourceful team players to join us in our journey to strengthen the capabilities of our workforce so that our employers and workers can manage the economic downturn, invest in skills training and seize opportunities when the economy recovers.

EMPLOYMENT FACILITATION

Deputy/ Assistant Director (Industry Engagement)

Senior Manager/ Manager

You are expected to lead divisions or teams and work with CEOs as well as training providers to formulate industry manpower development strategies. Your responsibilities would include analyzing sectoral manpower skills and training needs, as well as assessing the feasibility, development and implementation of the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications systems to support those needs.

You will join the Employment Facilitation Division to implement policies and programmes to reach out to workers to enhance their employment and employability. You will work in a team-based environment to plan and roll out worker-centric solutions at various touch-points across the economy.

You should have at least 6-7 year track record in an account management role dealing with industry representatives at all levels. Prior working experience in developing industry or manpower development strategies in public sector organizations would be advantageous, though not necessarily critical.

The successful candidate is also expected to have strong communication, system thinking and negotiation skills as he or she is expected to manage complex stakeholder issues.

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT (HUMAN RESOURCES) Manager/ Senior Executive Senior Executive/ Executive

Senior Manager/ Manager

For both positions, you will be part of a team that helps to promote best human resource management within WDA. This includes praoviding HR services to designated divisions in areas of manpower planning, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, as well as performance management.

Our frontline divisions (FLDs) oversee individual industry clusters and work together with companies to drive manpower development of the Singapore workforce. We are currently recruiting for the following sectors:

For the Manager/ Senior Executive position, candidates with at least five years of broad experience in HR, preferably focused on compensation and benefits management are preferred.

• Food & Beverage • Manufacturing (Electronics, Semiconductor, Logistics and Environment Technology) • Tourism As an industry officer in the FLDs, you are expected to perform either or both of the following roles:

For the Senior Executive/ Executive position, candidates with at least two to three years of broad experience in HR, preferably focused on HRIS and staffing, will have an advantage.

HEALTHCARE, RETAIL AND BUSINESS SERVICES Principal Manager/ Senior Manager (Security)

Industry Engagement You will take the lead in developing and driving workforce development strategies, identifying skills and training needs of the local workforce to enhance their employability and raising industry competitiveness of the sector which you will oversee.

WSQ Development

You will take the lead in developing and driving workforce development strategies as well as identify skills and training needs of the local workforce to enhance their employability, and in so doing raise industry competitiveness for the Security sector. You will also take the lead in assessing the feasibility, development and implementation of WDA’s Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) system, a national Continuing Education and Training system designed to upgrade the skills of workers and award them with nationally recognised qualifications.

You will be involved in assessing the feasibility, development and implementation of WDA’s Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) system.

GENERIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Senior Manager/ Manager (Employability Skills System) You are expected to manage the Employability Skills System (ESS) and the Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) programme. You will undertake test items development, implement training and assessment of WPLN, as well as accredit WPLN courses. You are expected to manage the professional development of trainers, scorers, and curriculum developers. You may also be required to deliver the training. You will also be required to undertake any WPLN-related administrative and finance functions.

Senior Manager/ Manager (WSQ Development & Implementation) You are expected to take the lead in developing generic skills frameworks under the Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) system. You will work with industry partners to implement related programmes, outreach and marketing strategies to the target audience to support the adoption of these generic frameworks.

INCENTIVES AND FINANCE Manager (Grant Administration & Risk Management) You will join our Incentives and Finance Division which is responsible for administering the Skills Development Fund (SDF) and Lifelong Learning Endowment Fund (LLEF).

POLICY Manager

QUALITY ASSURANCE Associate Consultant You will be part of the team in WDA that audits and processes courses submitted by Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) for accreditation under the Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ). You will play a crucial role in ensuring that only quality WSQ courses enter the market for the benefit of all stakeholders. At times, you may be required to conduct site audits to interview key personnel and inspect ATO training premises as part of the course accreditation process.

CET CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT We are embarking on an exciting and pioneering journey to build two Continuing Education and Training (CET) Campuses as announced by the Prime Minister. They will cater to the training and employment needs of workers and employers. We are looking for an individual to fill the following position:

Manager Reporting to a Senior Manager, you will assist in the planning and development of the two campuses from conception to completion. You will work with our stakeholders and appointed consultants to ensure that they are built on time and within budget.

INSTITUTE FOR ADULT LEARNING Senior Manager (Membership Services) Reporting to the Deputy Director (Professional Development Services), you will be responsible for the management support of the adult educators’ membership scheme. You will play a key role in growing and retaining membership.

You will be part of an action-oriented team working on strategy and policy formulation at the WDA and national level. Your work will require you to understand the breadth of WDA's value-chain of work, and provide integration across different parts of the agency.

Applicants should be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents. Appointment and salary will commensurate with experience.

For more information on these positions, please visit WDA website at www.wda.gov.sg or Singapore Public Service Job Portal at www.careers.gov.sg Please apply online at www.wda.gov.sg/joinus by 24 October 2009.

Please indicate the source of your application as “Headhunt”.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Our client is one of the leading and established insurance companies. Due to expansion they are looking to hire a competent incumbent for this role.

The world's leading futures and options broker providing premier brokerage services is looking for

Head, Bancassurance and Partnership

Account Manager

Job Responsibilities: • Drive the development of Partnership Business as a strategic and distinct business unit.

• Manage up to 10 personnels • Devise and launch effective, innovative and impactful integrated marketing and proposition strategies to achieve profit targets. These include industry competitive analysis, market research, strategic alliances, roadshows, press, online advertisements, loyalty programmes and direct marketing exercises • Organise market research to determine key product benefits • Conduct campaign evaluation to determine effectiveness and best practices.

• Identify segments of customer databases and affinity partners to target customers for distribution / marketing of insurance products.

• Evaluate usage of the leads allocation programme.

• Develop and implement strategic direct marketing initiatives, including managing alliance relationship with business partners to expand product offering and maximise marketing efforts.

• Conduct professional presentations to prospective Corporate clients • Develop key strategic alliances to further add product lines and boost sales.

Responsibilities: • Build and manage clients’ relationships with prospective and existing clients • Servicing a growing portfolio of clients on their online trading and account enquiries • Provide clients with foreign exchange strategies, market quotes and risk management information • Growing accounts through promoting cross selling of products, acquisition of new clients based on existing leads ,solicit prospective clients by phone and visits • Continuously developing your knowledge regarding the financial markets and financial products.

• Develop and utilize networking opportunities • Process transactions in appropriate trading platforms • Ensure clients information is up to date and clients are compliant to all rules and regulations • Ensure best practice communication with internal stakeholders and abide by all company policies and procedures

Pre-Requisites: • Relevant experience in Bancassurance is preferred.

• Good experience in business development and channel management preferably in the insurance industry • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Candidate should possess good leadership qualities, excellent communication skills and business acumen Interested applicants should email their CV to Marcel Lee at mlee@chris-consulting.com quoting the job title in the subject line.

Requirements: • Highly effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and formal presentation skills • A native speaker such as Japanese/ Korean/ Mandarin/Cantonese is an advantage and a good knowledge of English required.

• Demonstrated negotiation capabilities, with an ability to build and maintain strategic working relationships • Business oriented educational background and passionate interest for the financial markets to learn all about market leading products and understanding client’s challenges.

Qualifications: • Practical experience in B2B sales and account management experience with international and/or local derivatives trading or sales.

• Experience in the financial and foreign exchange industry - an asset Interested applicants should email their CV to Jene Hee at jene@chris-consulting.com quoting the job title in the subject line.

For more information please contact CHRIS-CONSULTING Pte Ltd at Tel: (65) 6221 0709 or visit www.chris-consulting.com

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Our client, one of the newest Singapore Tourist attractions, is currently sourcing for a Senior Manager- Guest Relations. Officially launched in 2008, they offer a breathtaking panorama of the shimmering Marina Bay waterfront and historical landmarks dotting the city skyline.

Senior Manager - Guest Services Job Responsibilities: • Set strategic directions and as well as plan and executive new business initiatives • Develop effective operational and procedural strategies for the smooth and effective running of the organisation • Monitor the financial performance of the department and make recommendations for improved financial and operating performance • Manage concessionaires to ensure maximization of revenue • Develop the employees, structure and processes to create a culture of customer service, teamwork, empowerment, excellence and open communications • Plan and organize and supervise the daily operational aspects Pre-Requisites: • Candidate must possess at least a Diploma in Business Admin or its equivalent • At least 8 years of experience in Operations Management (preferably in Attraction/Tourism/Hotel industry of which 5 years at managerial level) • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Candidate should possess good leadership qualities, excellent communication skills and business acumen Interested applicants should email their CV to Simon Tan at simon@chris-consulting.com quoting the job title in the subject line.

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Our client is an established global bank and they are currently looking to hire for Wholesale Bank AML Compliance Advisor

Wholesale Bank AML Compliance Advisor Covering WB AML Compliance at group/global level to advise on AML matters, drive central developments and implementations, and to work and track AML issues.

Responsibilities: • To provide advise on Anti Money Laundering and Wholesale Bank AML CDD to Wholesale Bank countries and businesses.

• To maintain and enhance the WB CDD Procedures and Guidance documents.

• To develop and roll out Wholesale Bank AML resource toolkits.

• Tie ups with Group FCR on development and alignment to Group Policy and Procedures.

• Direct/input to all relevant projects on AML aspects.

• Maintain and update WB AML training material and elearning module.

Requirements: • Degree qualified.

• At least 8 years of work experience, preferably some years in wholesale banking environment, from a mid to senior position with minimum 1 to 2 years of functional exposure to Anti Money Laundering Compliance such as KYC/CDD (highly preferable).

• Preferable to be knowledgeable on AML and related regulations and laws.

• Capable of dealing with all seniorities within the bank and across multinational boundaries.

• Able to to grasp and deal with complex matters.

• Advantages to know aspects banking products, operations, and systems.

• Able to work independently and also participate as a team member.

Interested applicants should email their CV to Christopher Leong at cl@chris-consulting.com quoting the job title in the subject line.

For more information please contact CHRIS-CONSULTING Pte Ltd at Tel: (65) 6221 0709 or visit www.chris-consulting.com

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The journey starts here Recruitment Consultant - Accountancy & Finance Reed is one of world's largest independent recruitment firms, with an international network of over 4,000 consultants and 400 offices throughout Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We have opportunities for experienced recruitment professionals to join our rapidly expanding Singapore team. We offer an energised, fun and team based environment. Our attractive remuneration package includes competitive salary, a rewarding commission scheme and good staff benefits. We put strong emphasis on training and developing our employees, and accelerated career path both within our Singapore and our global offices.

We seek individuals who possess significant recruitment experience in Singapore, with in-depth domain knowledge within the Accountancy & Finance market and a successful track record. Ambitious, highly motivated and a self-starter, you will enjoy working in an autonomous and fast-paced environment.

Would like to find out more? Please contact Ms. Deepali Chaturvedi, Head of S.E. Asia, on deepali.chaturvedi@reedglobal.com or call 6602 9100 for a confidential discussion.

Analytics Consulting (Marketing) Ref: 18334973

We are currently hiring Analytics Consultants for a couple of exciting opportunities with our high profile client within the Marketing Consulting area focusing on CRM, Strategy & Planning, Interactive and Digital space.

Your main responsibility will include working on analysis projects on client data, typically involving behavioural analysis, segmentation and building predictive models. Other functions shall include reporting of analysis to internal as well as external clients, applying statistical techniques to problem

solving, making the analysis presentation to clients, and communication of key concepts to relevant stakeholders.

The right person for this exciting opportunity will ideally have two - four years of similar experience with a good understanding of Data in relation to Financial services or Retail industry. Strong understanding of relational databases and their application in relationship and loyalty marketing is desired. Programming experience in SAS or similar packages and preferably SQL or Access is a must have for this role.

Account Manager - Telco / Data Centre / Managed Services Ref: 18334975

Our client, a multinational organization, has an exciting and challenging opportunity for dynamic and driven employees to join their team as an Account Manager.

You will come with superior sales and business development skills who can rapidly build new strategic accounts and grow the business, able to execute account strategy to ensure the achievement of sales targets and maintenance of customer relationships, and to collaborate with the regional teams.

To qualify for the role, you will have minimum of five years experience with relevant product knowledge; Direct sales experience in the Telecoms industry focusing on international data/voice (FR, IPVPN, ATM, IPLC), Data Centre and IT Outsourcing services. You will have a proven track record in successful management of your business, comfortable selling to senior management, an excellent interpersonal, communication skills and especially presentation skills, and a recognized Bachelor’s degree.

Telco Carrier Relations - Wholesale Ref: 18334976

Our client, a multinational organization, has an exciting and challenging opportunity for dynamic and driven employees to join their team for a Carrier Relations role.

You will be in charge of purchase/ sale of network capacity, including carrier relations for the region.

Including concluding bilateral IPLC agreement with overseas telecom carriers, prepare quotations and wholesale network capacity to other telecom carriers, negotiate with suppliers (telecom carriers) to procure network capacity (international and Singapore domestic) at low cost etc.

To qualify for the role, you will come with a minimum of four years experience in telecom’s network wholesale, carrier relations, or engineering, especially in international circuits. You will also have a good understanding of the Telco infrastructure (technical knowledge of layer 1, including SDH/TDM/ADM/DXC technology, submarine cable system), market knowledge; NGN project etc. Good Project Management skills in network engineering to support network delivery, with a recognized Bachelor's/ Post-Graduate Degree.

To apply, please submit your resume at our website www.reedglobal.com.sg, quoting the appropriate reference number. You may also call on (65) 6602 9100 for a confidential discussion or alternatively email your resume in Word format to recruitment.singapore@reedglobal.com.

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continues from frontpage While vastly different in outlook to their Baby Boomer predecessors, Gen-Xers have quickly proved themselves as having ambition, drive and ability. While Baby Boomers (people born during the period of increased birth rates – approximately between 1946 and 1964) see hard work as starting early, finishing late and spending the odd weekend in the office, Gen-Xers are looking for work and life balance. They believe in being measured by results, not by hours spent in the office.

A major contributor to the different work attitudes between Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers is the number of Gen-Xers who watched their parents dedicate their lives to their work and to what they assumed would be their life-long employers, only to be retrenched or to have sacrificed quality time with their families. They saw their parents’ work ethic as a ‘live to work’ approach, with little lifestyle balance. In comparison, Gen-Xers believe that you ‘work to live’ and that work is a means that allows you to enjoy your leisure time.

Having grown up during a time when mass-retrenchments were beginning to rock the foundations of previously stable organisations, these young people have learned to take care of themselves and not to depend on an organisation for their security. They understand that an employer will only keep them as long as they are useful. But Gen-Xers are happy to return the favour and are generally characterised as great assets to a business – however long the work lasts. They hungrily seek to hone their talents and consider each job an opportunity to add to their arsenal of skills. They believe that it is their own responsibility to seek out opportunities and don't expect to have anything delivered on a silver platter.

It is not surprising that this experience has produced a generation with a high degree of scepticism towards large organisations and institutions and little tolerance for bureaucracy and ‘playing by the rules’. Generation-X is not about being disloyal to one’s employer, it is about being loyal to one’s self.

As Gen-Xers make their mark on the workplace, businesses are being forced to rethink everything from management techniques to remuneration packages. The key to managing Generation-X is flexibility. Companies need to adopt a flexible outlook to developing employees’ work contracts, incentives and career development plans rather than a one size fits all approach.

In aligning workforces to meet changing business needs, DBM has been observed that the more important demands of Generation-Xers include requests such as:

A challenging and interesting role and a choice of assignments.

Being entrepreneurial and creative, Gen-Xers are looking for something to sink their teeth into, something that will hold their attention and present a challenge. Ensure that during performance and/or planning meetings, Gen-Xers are given the opportunity to put forward their work-style preferences. Such an approach demonstrates to the Gen-Xer that they are able to contribute to the direction of their role within the organisation.

Career development opportunities.

For Gen-Xers, job security lies not with their employers, but in themselves and in having more career choices available to them. In addressing this, ongoing career development is a major driver and if their employers are not living up to expectations, they can, and usually will, simply find a new role.

Bottom-line impact.

Gen-Xers are entrepreneurial in style. They thrive on diversity and high levels of responsibility and are constantly looking for channels to allow for creative input. And if their employers won’t give them what they want, they will quickly move on to others who will. By ensuring that Gen-X employees have the channels and support to brainstorm, test and, when appropriate, implement new ideas, employers will guarantee that they are getting the most out of their team.

It’s what you know.

In today’s era of knowledge management, Gen-Xers rule the roost. They hungrily seek to hone their talents and consider each job an opportunity to add to their skill set. They are well aware that it's their own responsibility to seek out opportunities. Having never relied on their employer for job security, Gen-Xers are keenly aware that to remain employable they must keep their knowledge up-to-date. If they feel their room for growth has stalled, they will seek it somewhere else.

Just the facts.

Gen-Xers are very resource-oriented and usually shy away from discussing feelings or emotions. There is generally little trauma associated with retrenchment, with attention being directed towards forward planning and next steps. Delivery should be straight to the point, providing practical and useful information on next steps and the tools needed to get themselves moving.

They are very strategic and will quickly set about crafting an action plan.

Shy to network.

Perhaps a difficult challenge for this group of people who have been raised to be independent and self-reliant is accessing a professional network. It is generally not their style to rely on others having never developed a strong sense of community nor taken the time to maintain a bond with their employers (they can also get caught up in the anonymity of emails.) This approach can lead to isolation and may impair the ability to conduct a successful working relationship. Gen-Xers may feel a little contrived and awkward networking but would probably welcome the exposure if it was in a comfortable environment.

The option to work from home.

Generation-X was the first generation to see their mothers enter the workforce en masse. They experienced first-hand the effects of parents working long hours and having less time with their families. As a result, a balanced work-family life is extremely important to them, and many are demanding, and even expecting, a work from home option from their employer.

Agreement on clear goals against which progress can be measured.

Gen Xers have a low tolerance for bureaucracy and are unlikely to put in long hours for political gains. To them, as long as their work gets done, it should be of no consequence whether they come in at 10.30am today or leave at 3.30pm tomorrow. Having clearly defined goals provides for such an approach and allows work to be measured to ensure that everything is on track to meet your business requirements and the requirements of your employees.

Gen-Xers are certainly not a unique generation in that the happier they are, the more productive they become. Companies must be aware of this and ensure that their employee-related policies address it in recruitment interviews, performance appraisals and throughout their employment tenure.

Any progressive organisation that is offering these options to their Gen-X employees, will reap significant benefits. As the Baby Boomers continue to mature, retire and cut-back, Generation X will form the majority of the workforce. Subsequently, we will eventually see these innovative management techniques become common practice in the workplace.

About the Author Article by Sattar Bawany, Head of Transition Coaching Practice at DBM Asia Pacific, DBM, a leading global a leading global human capital management firm providing career transition, coaching, and talent management solutions to private and public companies, not for profits and governments.

Website:www.dbm.com Email: sbawany@dbm.com

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www.capitagrp.com EXECUTIVE SEARCH | TECHNOLOGY | BANKING | BUSINESS SUPPORT

REGIONAL TAX MANAGER (TRANSFER PRICING)

SAP MANAGER (MM)

This position reports to the Regional Tax Director, Asia Pacific and Director of Tax Compliance and Global Transfer Pricing Leader.

Responsibilities: • Collaborate with internal customers to identify user requirements, assess available technologies and recommend solution options • Participate or lead architectural reviews as part of the project management lifecycle.

• Ensure business system delivery standards and compliance are maintained.

• Manage a team of on/off shore resource to support organization day to day operation, system enhancement and new implementation.

You will be responsible for consolidating, analysing and reporting on the company’s regional FAS 109 position. You will also manage transfer pricing management which includes cross border / regional billing initiatives and ensure the legal entities in the region are operating within the corporate guidelines. You must be able to review monthly tax provision calculations for regional operations and ensure that there is proper documentation to support all book and tax basis items, review, understand and report of the required balances for all income tax accounts to Corporate tax as well as intercompany prices on a monthly basis on the transfer of products and services between related entities. You will be involved in preparing analysis of product pricing measures on a quarterly basis to be reviewed with Global Transfer Pricing Leader, Regional Tax Director, and Business Analysts and expand knowledge and understand the tax arena through working with and developing co-workers and participate in appropriate training opportunities as both a participant and a trainer.

You will have a Degree or professional qualifications in Accounting coupled with 4-6 years experience in public accounting or in a large multinational business within the accounting organization, You will possess Solid MS Office skills (Excel, Word and Powerpoint) and have excellent knowledge in FAS 109 and FIN 48. You are meticulous and have strong organisational skills. You are a good communicator with good leadership skills and is an excellent team player.

Responsibilities: • Min. Degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering with working experience in preferably semi-conductor industry.

• Min. 6 years of relevant experience with 4 cycles of SAP implementation • Strong working experience in SAP MM Module and ABAP programming • Strong management experience and the ability to motivate teams and influence others at all levels • Independent, strong analytical skills and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines • Good knowledge about FI and SD integration • Ability to speak Mandarin or Thai or Korean as projects will be for implemented in these region Interested candidates who wish to apply for the above position, please kindly send an updated copy of your resume (REF:SMM-SHE) to headhunt@capitagrp.com or contact our office +65 65570880 for a confidential discussion.

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the above position, please kindly send an updated copy of your resume (REF: RTM-EE) to headhunt@capitagrp.com or contact our office +65 65570880 for a confidential discussion.

Capita Pte Ltd, 24 Raffles Place, #20-04 Clifford Centre, Singapore 048621, T: 6557 0880, F: 6536 2668, E: hrsg@capitagrp.com

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Dear Hays Jobs Doctor, I’d appreciate your thoughts on making sure I have a workforce ready to take advantage of the change in recent economic conditions.

Regards, Scott.

Dear Scott, Preparation now will help a business take full advantage of the economic reversal and is a savvy move. Such preparation gives you a real lead over competitors that are slower to reinforce their ranks, and can help you retain or gain a leading position in your market.

We suggest you look at the skills you’ll need to be ready for the upturn. In short, this means examining where you are heading and comparing this to the skills you employ now. This will enable you to identify any gaps between your current and future workforce requirements. You can then attract the skills you need to grow your business. Attraction of the best people at all levels is essential.

Of course, once you have your workforce in place, don’t forget about retention. Your people really are your best resource, so act accordingly. Benefits, flexibility and development all play a part here.

Training and development are particularly important so your employees are ready for the upturn. Customer service and sales might be areas of training worth consideration, depending on your business goals. Investing in your employees’ skills development enables them to be the best they can be, which has obvious rewards for your business.

Honest communication with staff is always important, but perhaps more so at this time. The communication of clear strategic action plans can boost confidence and morale amongst employees. Transparency helps foster a feeling of staff involvement. But make sure communication flows both way and allow employees to communicate back to you, such as through staff satisfaction surveys.

Good luck, Chris Mead, General Manager of Hays in Singapore.

Hays in Singapore can be contacted on +65 6223 4535 or chris.mead@hays.com.sg.

Send your questions to marketing@headhunt.com.sg.

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DRAKE INTERNATIONAL Passionate People Fresh Solutions

www.drakejobs.com.sg

Marketing Communications Specialist

Rail Manager

Our client is a leading provider of innovative value creating plastics solutions with focus on differentiated high end applications in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. They are looking for an ambitious and self-motivated Marketing Communications Specialist to join them.

Our client is a global engineering and construction contractor and power equipment supplier, with a reputation for delivering high quality, technically-advanced, reliable facilities and equipment on time, on budget and with a world-class safety record. They are hiring a Rail Manager to manage and lead a range of Rail tenders and project activities to support the Singapore location.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and production of marketing communication material and events for Business Units working together with the Marketing team.

You are required to focus on marketing communication activities in South Asia and Oceania and specific group wide communication activities. You will need to propose, implement and monitor external communications strategies, plans, activities, budgets and initiatives.

You are required to execute and maintain consistent and brand-driven marketing communications initiatives including tradeshow, presentations, print collateral and advertisement campaign, giveaways, as necessary. You are also need to develop and execute external, media and internal communication activities in the region, as directed by corporate communications.

To excel in this role, you must have: • Degree in Marketing/ Mass Communications or equivalent • Minimum 3 years prior experience in Marketing Communications with a commercial environment, preferably Business-to-Business • Experience managing multiple communications programs in large, multi-divisional organizations • Excellent command of English and Mandarin (both spoken as a first language) To register your interest, please contact Chloe Law at +65 6531 0512, Email: claw@drakesin.com.sg or visit www.drakejobs.com.sg and apply to job reference CH104, stating your current and expected remuneration and notice period.

Reporting to Manager, Division - I&E, you are to be doer/ seller profile capable to identify commercial targets, built proposal and convince client to sign contracts, then capable to project manage and lead the rail oriented business team. You are required to lead on detailed designs of major civil engineering project in a rail environment. You are also required to have good understanding and experience in Underground and/ or Network Rail experience in the SEA regions i.e. stations, track, tunnels and bridges, with knowledge in signaling and track control, traction units and other machinery.

To excel in this role, you must have: • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent • Minimum 5 years but desired 10 years with rail (preferably passenger Metro MRT or LRT) • Singapore transport industry experience in a MUST (LTA related) • Excellent technical and operational understanding of the relevant systems • Ability to handle the responsibility for safety-critical systems in both the engineering and regulatory environment • Excellent communication skills to deal with all the agents in a complex regulatory and commercial environment ONLY SINGAPOREAN OR PR NEED TO APPLY To register your interest, please contact Chloe Law at +65 6531 0512, Email: claw@drakesin.com.sg or visit www.drakejobs.com.sg and apply to job reference CH112 stating your current and expected remuneration and notice period.

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Subsea & Pipeline, Senior Engineer

Purchasing Compliance Manager

Our client is a global engineering and construction contractor and power equipment supplier, with a reputation for delivering high quality, technically-advanced, reliable facilities and equipment on time, on budget and with a world-class safety record. They are hiring a Senior Subsea & Pipeline Engineer due to project expansion.

Our client is a global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of medical device.

They are looking for a Purchasing Compliance Manager to join them.

Reporting to Engineering Manager, you are required to perform calculations, prepare reports and specifications for offshore pipeline and subsea and hydrocarbons projects as directed by the Supervisor/Line Manager. You are also required to participate in project construction review and engineering assignments. You will responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system, personal safety safe working practices, understand and follow OH&S procedures.

To excel in this role, you must have: • Tertiary qualifications and about 6 years' experience in conceptual studies, FEED, detailed design and construction management, of which at least 3 years in the oil and gas industry within the offshore Subsea pipeline industry • Up to date knowledge and experience with the offshore oil and gas industry with about 6 years of relevant experience • Proven ability to work with a minimal supervision • Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness and ability to work as part of team • Ability and willingness to meet agreed deadlines To register your interest, please contact Chloe Law at +65 6531 0512, Email: claw@drakesin.com.sg or visit www.drakejobs.com.sg and apply to job reference CH111 stating your current and expected remuneration and notice period.

The successful candidate will be responsible for pharmaceutical procurement reporting, best practices and program optimization. You are required to prepare various contract types (flexible-pricing, firm-fixed, etc) and good experience in Finance matters. You also required to demonstrate good problem solving and analytical techniques along with understanding necessary internal controls. You will need to creating, refining and/ or enforcing sourcing policies. You will also need to travel 70% of time in a Regional capacity.

To excel in this role, you must have: • Bachelors Degree in Finance and /or Purchasing • Diploma in legal preferred • Preferable knowledge and expertise in commercial legal requirements • Preferable to have knowledge in pharmaceuticals and/ or packaging • Able to effectively handle multi-task and changing levels of responsibilities • Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills to be able to provide timely feedback and communicate appropriately with other departments • Strong knowledge of MS Office and SAP • Able to communicate in Malay will be an advantage To register your interest, please contact Chloe Law at +65 6531 0512, Email: claw@drakesin.com.sg or visit www.drakejobs.com.sg and apply to job reference CH109 stating your current and expected remuneration and notice period.

Drake International (S) Ltd 24 Raffles Place #21-03 Clifford Centre Singapore 048621 Tel: (65) 6225 5809 Fax: (65) 6227 0071

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Software Engineer

Business Development Executive (Financial Institution)

Trimech Technology

DP Information Group

Headquartered in Singapore, Trimech Technology Pte Ltd is a leading equipment manufacturer that manufactures a series of precision Thermo-compression systems and Test & Measurement equipment.

Job Requirements: • Diploma / Degree holder with minimum 2 years sales experience with proven track record, preferably B2B or corporate sales • An in-depth understanding of business, credit finance, credit assessment, basic financial/corporate & consumer credit knowledge is definitely an advantage • Great desire to achieve and succeed • Result oriented personality • Work independently and in team • Cold calling experience is highly preferred

A brand name Cherusal is created for this range of equipment that specialises in precision joining applications like ACF Pre-Attachment, ACF Bonding, TAB Bonding, Reflow (Hot Bar) Soldering and COG/ COF Bonding. These applications are widely utilized by Electronic Manufacturing services (EMS) industry, OEM of consumer electronics, Telecommunication equipment manufacturers and FPD/LCD manufacturers.

Currently, the company has established extensive business network in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, Germany and U.S. Responsibilities: • Design and develop control SW for industrial equipment and automation systems.

Requirements: • Master/Bachelor degree in Computer engineering or EEE (Salary range about $3-$4.5K , 1-2 year experience) • Good knowledge in Visual Basic, Visual C, PLCC, C programming languages.

• Experience in Computer Vision system and Image processing • Familiar with Euresys vision system products and libraries would be an added advantage

Job Responsibilities: • All sales/marketing/account management responsibilities for clients in Financial Institutions /Services • Products/processes strategic participation with internal departments such as Customer Service, Business Information Services, IT, Business Assessment Services, etc • Support DP Group on other marketing/sales programs

Analyst Programmer

Software Engineer

DP Information Group

TMC Education Corporation

We are Singapore's most technologically progressive Credit and Business Information Bureau, with a 30-year legacy in developing cutting-edge business information systems and online portals.

TMC Education Corporation Ltd, a company listed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore, is an established & leading Educational Group in Singapore since 1981. TMC is seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals to join us.

Our teams employs leading IT tolls to develop information systems and online portals for local and regional lending institutions, multinational corporations and SMEs to make decisive and accurate credit and business decisions.

You will have the opportunity to work along side a team of experienced professionals in the arena of credit and business information system design and deployment in a diversity of client environments.

Candidates are preferred to have experiences in the following areas: • With strong knowledge in Web Application and Web Services design and development using ASP.Net, VB.NET, Ajax, JavaScript, HTML, XML, XSD & XSLT. • With strong knowledge in Database design and T-SQL script on Microsoft SQL Server • Client Server Application development using VB6 & VB.NET. You must possess a Bachelor in Computer Science or a Diploma in Computing. Seniority will commensurate with relevant experience and qualification.

You will be working closely with end-users to understand, document requirements, enhance existing application and implementation of application software. You are also required to support users on the day-to-day usage of applications.

Prerequisites: • Degree in Computer Science or related field with three years hands-on experience in software development • Matured with strong personalities and initiatives • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • Knowledgeable with at least 1 year experience in Microsoft Navision and MS SQL Server, preferably with Jet Reports experience • Ability to quickly switch between projects / tasks • Good communication skills and ability to interact with end-users of all levels

Senior Director, APAC Business Development, Indexes

AVP, Investment Banking – Corporate Finance

Dow Jones & Company

RHB Bank

The position of the Senior Director, Asia Pacific Business Development is cross functional, working and coordinating with development, marketing, PR, operations and global sales to promote business in the region while ensuring superior client service.

We are looking for a highly driven individual at the Assistant Vice President level. Your key responsibilities include managing corporate finance transactions from pre-deal assessment, due diligence to completion.

Under the supervision of the Head of Corporate Finance, you will be required to execute complex capital market and corporate advisory transactions including IPOs, M&As, Privatizations and Fund Raising. You will also provide assistance in equity capital markets related activities and will ensure compliance with regulations and department’s operating procedures. To be successful in this role, you must have good analytical skills, strong execution ability and strong understanding of the regulatory environment. The successful candidate must have worked in a corporate finance role in Singapore, with proven track record in executing IPOs, M&As and advisory work.

Main job responsibilities of this role is to lead all index sales and business development, meeting regional and product financial targets, perform strategic and financial analysis to evaluate risks and balance them against profit potential, size of the opportunity, and resource requirements. The Senior Director, Business Development will proactively develop solutions and opportunities for target market participants, consummating deals and growing revenues primarily through licensing proprietary indexes and selling data. The incumbent will monitor product and market trends, communicate and execute appropriate business and sales plans to maximize penetration of products and grow existing markets by integrating market intelligence and client feedback with the development process and product strategies. The incumbent Job Requirements: • A recognized degree in finance or business; MBA is a plus.

• Business development experience in capital or derivatives markets or related, and a solid understanding of financial markets and related industries.

• Strong management skills, negotiating skills, and experience selling investment products.

• Proven track record in leading a sales team towards over-achievement.

• Frequent travel required throughout the region.

Job Requirements: • A recognized university degree preferably in Auditing, Accountancy, Finance or Law discipline; • At least 4-5 years of relevant corporate finance experience; • A strong understanding of the regulatory environment such as the SGX Listing Manual, Code of Takeovers and Mergers and Securities & Futures Act; • Highly analytical and possess strong spreadsheet, Microsoft powerpoint and word skills; • Hardworking and highly motivated; • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; • Ability to read, speak and write Mandarin will be an added advantage

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VP – Human Resources

VP – Demand Management (Retail Banking – Credit Cards)

GSI Executive Search

GSI Executive Search

• Regional Coverage • Banking Industry We are seeking a commercial and hands-on HR Business Partner for our client’s regional operations. This position will work directly with regional business leaders on HR strategies to support growth and business sustainability.

As the custodian of the region’s HR polices and processes, you will advise the business on best practices and focus on the areas of talent management, rewards and employee communication. You will also play an important role in driving business effectiveness programmes and devise solutions to roadblocks.

Ideally, you are a seasoned HR practitioner with strong generalist background. Exposure to partnering regional businesses presents a strong advantage. You should be able to keep an open mind to exploring new HR practices and adapt well to changing market needs. You are proactive, and possess demonstrated experience in influencing senior decision makers.

Apply now in MS Word format to jason.lee@gsiconsultants.com, referencing ‘VHRG/HH’. Confidentiality assured.

• Leading multinational bank • Local and Regional Exposure Working closely with product managers, line managers and section head for business requirement gathering, specification and documentation, you will provide required information to the technical team while ensuring end to end solutions product channel needs are met. You will be responsible for proactively managing the technical and operational issues for a smooth process by initiating on the agreed scope, budget and timeline. You are required to work both at local and regional level acting as an Advisor as well.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in IT or Business management with minimum of 8 - 10 years’ experience working in a retail banking sector – specifically in credit cards. Knowledge about consumer and small business lending products and services will be an added advantage. You need to be a driver with an ability to operate effectively in a leadership role with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and strong presentation skills.

Apply now in MS Word format to jasbir.kaur@gsiconsultants.com, referencing ‘VPDM – CC/HH’.

Confidentiality assured.

Cost Analyst

Credit Risk Manager – SME Analytics

GSI Executive Search

GSI Executive Search

• World Class MNC • Excellent Employees Benefits

• Listed International Bank • Focus on Credit Risk Analytics for SME

Our client is the world’s leading packaging organisation for food manufacturing with presence in more than 150 markets.

You will be responsible for all Bank's models in the areas of Credit Risk Models (PD, LDG, EAD), Portfolio Risk Models (credit economic capital, counterparty exposures). You will develop and calibrate scorecards (application, behavioural) models for retail and SME portfolio. This also role includes monitoring of scorecard performance and booking profile, as well as generating, analysing and reporting scorecard MIS and product analytics. As liaison for business functions, credit approval, collections and other related functions to drive use, you will monitor overrides, analyse new requirements and gather feedback on existing models.

You are responsible for supporting the Operations in all Business Control areas, reviewing monthly accounts and investigating areas where there are anomalies and deviation from budget expectations. Collaborating with accounts teams, you will prepare monthly reports for management review, providing analytical support to drive operational efficiency and business performance. As a key point of contact for various business units on all compliance related matters for the manufacturing operations, you will participate in special ad-hoc projects.

You should be a Degree holder in Accounting or Business with at least 5 years’ commercial experience in manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of SAP is an added advantage. Experience in driving improvement projects for better enhancement of business is necessary. You should come across as highly analytical with a strong risk and control mindset and a self-starter with excellent presentation and influencing skills.

The ideal candidate is a Degree holder with a minimum 5 - 8 years’ relevant experience in the retail banking industry and possesses strong hands-on experience with SAS. Strong experience in Credit Risk Analytics and SME Credit facilities is advantageous. Management experience is necessary as this role will lead a team of three.

Apply now in MS Word format to regina.tio@gsiconsultants.com, referencing ‘Credit Risk Manager – SME Analytics/HH’. Confidentiality assured. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Apply now in MS Word to regina.tio@gsiconsultants.com, referencing ‘Cost Analyst/HH’. Confidentiality assured.

Business Development Manager Radiance Communications

Step into a new career

Responsibilities: The incumbent will take the lead role in developing new and existing businesses in Spore and the region. He will be required to help develop aggressive sales strategy to achieve our business targets for new and existing offerings.

Job Requirements: • Good knowledge of IP Telephony & VoIP related voice communication products.

• Experience in business development, market research, product management • Ability to work independently, creative thinker with strong business acumen • Develop market strategies to expand and enhance current customer base • High degree of drive, self-motivation and resourcefulness Qualifications: • Degree in Telecommunications/EEEs with at least 3 years’ of similar experience in the Telco or IT industry • Proven good track record in business development and/or product management • Good oral and written communications skills

Software Engineer Radiance Communications Responsibilities: As a software Engineer, you will be responsible for coding, customizing and/or modifying of programs/applications for a variety of technical, commercial and business users based on their business process. These applications can then be bought off the shelf, or tailored to support specific customer activities. Working independently and/or as a team with Radiance’s other functional units, you will also participate in identifying new and exciting applications that will be of interest to the various market segments.

Job Requirements: • Diploma/Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Technology, Computer Science or any other relevant Engineering discipline with software programming skills.

• Diploma with at least 1-3 years/Degree with at least 1 year of experience in software product development will be an advantage.

• Programming Skill in Visual Basic, Visual Basic.NET and MS SQL Programming.

• Good understanding of Microsoft Windows Server Operating Environment.

• Understanding of SDLC would be an added advantage.

• Able to work and think independently and is a team player.

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15 October - 28 October 2009 (Issue 43)

P.16

Market Reporters

Financial Controller

Platts

TMC Education Corporation

Platts, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading global provider of energy and metals information. With nearly a century of business experience, Platts serves customers across more than 150 countries. From 14 offices worldwide, we serve the oil, natural gas, electricity, nuclear power, coal, petrochemical and metals markets. Platts' real time news, pricing, analytical services, and conferences help markets operate with transparency and efficiency. Traders, risk managers, analysts, and industry leaders depend upon Platts to help them make better trading and investment decisions.

TMC Education Corporation Ltd, a company listed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore, is an established & leading Educational Group in Singapore since 1981. TMC is seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals to join us.

We are currently inviting applicants for the position of MARKET REPORTERS based in Singapore.

The successful candidate will join Asia's most successful and widely-respected news agency covering the oil, petrochemicals and metals markets in the region. He or she will work as part of a team of energy and commodities news and market experts at Platts across the globe. Platts is looking to immediately hire reporters on six-month contract positions, with a view to moving successful reporters into permanent roles.

Job Responsibilities: Your responsibilities will include the full accounting, financial, cost and treasury / cash management of the Group, coordinating and reviewing monthly, quarterly and other periodic financial reports (including consolidated reporting requirements), preparing and coordinating the annual budgeting process including profit and cash flow forecast, and maintaining relationships with banks, auditors, lawyers, the media and stock exchange, You will also be involved in contractual matters as well as local and overseas business development work, i.e. mergers and acquisitions, franchising, joint ventures, etc. and formulating successful plans to increase market share.

The ideal candidate should possess: • At least 3 years' experience in news reporting • A strong command of English • Knowledge in oil, petrochemicals and metals is a plus • Excellent communication and people skills • Proven ability to work well with time pressure

Pre-requisites: • CPA with a recognized degree or professional qualification in accounting • At least 10 years of relevant experience • Good working knowledge of Singapore Stock Exchange reporting and corporate governance requirements • Good business acumen • Highly motivated and results driven • Strong people-management, leadership and communication skills

Marketing Manager (Bobbi Brown / La Mer)

Accountant

Estee Lauder Cosmetics

Kofax Singapore

The Career: • Grow the market share of the brand in the beauty industry • Plan, develop and execute all marketing strategies • Handle all aspects of advertising, promotions and press relations • Plan, organise and execute events • Manage and develop programmes to build customer loyalty • Manage the marketing budget • Report to the Brand Manager

Responsibilities: • Monthly financial reporting (all group reports) including departmental accounting for Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia and India.

• Analysis of ledgers and intercompany reconciliation & payment • Assistance in annual budgeting • Year end closing (schedules, audit prep, Group FYE closing docs) • Liaising with various departments (eg. sales, business operations) related to sales/order processing & posting of invoices • Credit control and debtors' collection • Banking, cash flow monitoring, payments preparation • Maintaining various schedules • Responsible for GST preparations & submittal • Liaise with various external parties, customers, banks, auditors, tax agents, etc.

The ideal candidate should possess / be: • Relevant Degree with minimum 3 years’ relevant marketing experience in a managerial position • Proficient in MS Office software • Well-groomed and poised with good interpersonal skills • Good written and spoken communication skills • Resourceful and have good contacts with relevant business partners and media • Dynamic attitude and able to work in a fast-paced environment • A “hands-on” attitude • Other essential attributes include having an innovative and creative mind

Required Qualifications/Skills: • At least a degree in Accountancy or equivalent and qualified CPA • 5 years hands-on experience in accounting work Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX (ERP & Hyperion financial reporting), Quickbooks and Frango would be preferred.

• Understanding of IFRS • Good interpersonal, communication, supervisory & organisational skills.

• Accurate and meticulous. Able to work on tight reporting deadlines and possess a positive attitude.

Sales Manager – Electronic Security

Accountant

Ingersoll Rand

Popular Book Co.

Ingersoll Rand is a USD13 billion global diversified industrial company, driven by employees who are proud to offer products and solutions people use every day to create a positive impact in their world. Driven by a 100-year-old tradition of technological innovation, we enable companies and their customers to create progress.

Responsibilities: You will be expected to oversee a team of Finance staff so as to ensure smooth and effective performance of the finance functions. This will include:

Our Security Technology division is recruiting for a Sales Manager – Electronic Security for the South East Asia Market.

Reporting to the General Manager in an individual contributor role, you will be responsible for developing new channels in the SEA region, dealing with new/current end users and s in driving sales and identifying new growth opportunities. You will also be managing assigned accounts to expand the existing market share.

Your 4 to 6 years of sales experience with strong technical experience in Electronic Security products, (CCTV, Biometric etc) will be crucial for the success of this role. You are adept in dealing with channels and also end users in bringing across Ingersoll Rand value proposition in meeting their implied needs. Travelling about 40% of the time, you will be a self-starter with the strong multi-tasking skills and ensure that your KPIs (not limited to) are met from the sales and branding perspective through your salesmanship and communication skills.

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Preparing financial reports, forecast, budgets and statutory reports Oversee and maintain an effective system of internal control procedures Actively involved in system enhancement projects Liaise with external auditors and tax agent

Requirements: • Degree in Accountancy or an ACCA graduate • Minimum 3 years of experience in similar capacity, preferably in the retail industry • Working knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage • Possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills • An independent team player with strong analytical and problem solving skills • Highly motivated and able to work under pressure and within tight timelines • Possess leadership qualities and proactive with strong initiatives

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