Chief Operating Officer

ZACD Group Ltd. (HKEX: 8313) is an integrated asset manager headquartered in Singapore, with a strong heritage in real estate. We offer a comprehensive suite of services across the entire real estate value chain, including: Investment & Asset Management: A MAS-licensed fund manager specializing in private equity and real estate funds. Property & Facilities Management: Providing strata, facility, and tenancy management services. Financial Advisory: Offering corporate finance and investment advisory. We are focused on delivering exceptional, risk-adjusted returns to our investors—including family offices, institutional clients, and high-net-worth individuals—through strategic projects across the Asia Pacific region, including Singapore, Australia, and Malaysia. About the Role We are seeking a seasoned and results-driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and scale our integrated operations. Reporting directly to the Group CEO and Group Chairman, the COO will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring the flawless execution of our significant real estate project pipeline, and optimizing business processes across all segments. This executive will play a vital role in managing the company's day-to-day performance, driving financial efficiency, mitigating operational risk, and executing our strategic vision for regional growth. The ideal candidate is an execution-focused leader with deep domain expertise in real estate asset management and development. Key Responsibilities Strategic Execution & Operational Leadership: Partner with the CEO and C-suite to develop and execute the group's long-term strategic plan. Translate high-level strategy into actionable, operational roadmaps and clear performance goals for all departments. Lead, mentor, and build a high-performance culture across the operations, projects, and asset management teams. Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational, project, and financial health. Assume ultimate responsibility for the end-to-end management of the Group's real estate portfolio. Ensure all development projects (e.g., residential, commercial, mixed-use) are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standard. Oversee the Acquisitions & Projects and Relationship Management teams, standardizing processes for project sourcing, due diligence, land tender, design, and marketing. Drive group-wide operational efficiency, process improvement, and cost-control initiatives to enhance profitability. Work closely with the CFO to manage the P&L of the operational divisions, develop budgets, and forecast resource needs. Analyze and optimize the operational structure to support the company's new project launches and strategic divestments. Business Segment Oversight Investment & Asset Management: Ensure the operational backbone (including compliance, reporting, and investor relations) fully supports our MAS-licensed fund management activities and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). Property & Facilities Management: Oversee the property management division, ensuring service excellence, client retention, and profitability. Financial Advisory: Support the integration of advisory services with the group's wider asset management platform. Implement and maintain a robust operational risk management framework. Ensure all group operations comply with relevant regulations in all jurisdictions, including Singapore (MAS), Hong Kong (HKEX), and Australia. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Strategy/Planning and Management Industries: Investment Management and Real Estate #J-18808-Ljbffr