Singapore - Chief of Staff

About

BDO Singapore is seeking an experienced Chief of Staff to serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Chief Executive. This high-impact role is designed for a seasoned professional who excels at strategy execution, cross-functional coordination, and executive advisory within a regulated financial services environment.

The Chief of Staff acts as a force multiplier—driving strategic priorities, strengthening governance, and ensuring disciplined follow-through across the organization. You will work closely with senior leadership to translate strategy into action, enable effective decision-making, and enhance overall organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and senior leaders to translate strategy into executable initiatives.
• Track and drive delivery of enterprise-wide priorities and transformation programs.
• Prepare board-level and executive presentations, strategy papers, and decision briefs.
• Support Board, Management Committee, and regulatory engagements.
• Ensure leadership decisions are documented, communicated, and executed.
• Drive alignment across business, risk, compliance, finance, technology, and operations.
• Oversee management reporting, KPIs, dashboards, and performance reviews.
• Support business planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Legal on MAS interactions, audits, and issue remediation.
• Support organizational effectiveness, talent planning, and leadership communications.
• Lead confidential, high-impact projects on behalf of the CEO.

What We’re Looking For

• 8–15 years’ experience in banking or financial services.
• Background in Chief of Staff, strategy, consulting, or senior management roles.
• Strong understanding of regulated environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder, communication, and execution skills.

Why Join BDO Singapore

• Work at the heart of decision-making in a leading financial institution.
• High visibility and close partnership with executive leadership.
• Opportunity to shape strategy, governance, and culture.
• Exposure to board-level, regulatory, and enterprise-wide initiatives.