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About Us
Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its SaaS platform, helping telco operators launch and operate successful digital brands. Today, Circles is partnering with operators in 14 countries across 6 continents with the mission to deliver digital experiences to millions of people through our businesses.
About Us
Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its SaaS platform, helping telco operators launch and operate successful digital brands. Today, Circles is partnering with operators in 14 countries across 6 continents with the mission to deliver digital experiences to millions of people through our businesses.
With Circles.Life, our digital lifestyle brand established in Singapore, we empower and delight customers by offering digital experiences that go beyond traditional telco services. Circles.Life is powered by the same SaaS platform and go-to-market strategies developed by Circles, serving as a market-leading example of digital innovation and the future of telco. Circles.Life has earned numerous accolades over the years, including "Best Use of MarTech" at the CX Asia Excellence Awards and #1 in Singapore's Best Customer Service Award.
Circles also powers Jetpac, a leading innovator in travel technology and premium eSIM solutions that offers travellers seamless global connectivity in over 200 countries and innovative, hassle-free roaming experiences. Jetpac has set new benchmarks for travel connectivity, winning accolades such as Travel Product of the Year at the Asian Telecom Awards and Travel eSIM of the Year by International Business Times.
Circles is backed by global investors such as Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, EDBI, and Founders Fund – renowned institutions with a track record of backing industry-shaking innovators.
About This Role
To accelerate the growth and evolution of Circles, we are seeking a passionate, driven, and results-oriented executive to lead the development and launch of innovative business verticals beyond our core telco offerings and scale them from 1 to 10..
Reporting directly to the co-founder and CEO, the successful candidate will define the vision, strategy, and execution plan for disruptive products and services. This role requires strategic thinking to conceptualize and commercialize new ventures, laying the foundation for them to evolve into standalone unicorns of the future.
Why this role is unique
True Ownership: As a leader within the organization, you'll own the P&L, strategy, execution, and financing of new ventures.
Create New Verticals: Leverage our existing Circles.Life consumer business and Circles B2B platform to expand beyond telco into additional digital verticals.
Build a Legacy: Play a critical role in building upon our core foundation and scaling a new business to a 1bio business and beyond.
What You Will Do
Identify Opportunities: Proactively recognize industry, consumer, and technology trends to uncover innovation opportunities.
Develop Frameworks: Create and implement plans for new product verticals (e.g., fintech), collaborating with product managers to conceptualize roadmaps and execute disruptive products and services.
Strategic Partnerships: Build relationships with new or existing strategic business partners, present product concepts and innovative entry models, and develop opportunities for mutually beneficial outcomes.
Scalable Structures: Establish scalable structures and processes within new business verticals, ensuring cost-effective use of resources without hindering potential hyper-growth.
Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to internal teams and emerging entrepreneurs within the organization, fostering a culture of innovation and intrapreneurship.
Research and Development: Conduct thorough market research to identify gaps and opportunities, informing the development of new business strategies and product offerings.
What We Are Looking For
Proven Track Record: Demonstrated experience in developing products and services from scratch, ideally covering the entire process from ideation to successful execution. This includes defining and implementing the right processes, operational frameworks, and performance metrics to enable rapid growth.
Extensive Experience: 10+ years of professional experience, with at least 8 years in product or service innovation leadership within a B2C digital or B2B business, preferably in fast-paced and competitive environments experiencing rapid growth and expansion.
Intrapreneurial Mindset: Demonstrable ability to operate as an "intrapreneur" with a growth mindset, effectively balancing innovation with practical business considerations.
Leadership Skills: Strong leadership capabilities with experience in mentoring and developing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Analytical Abilities: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions that drive business growth.
Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including founders, investors, partners, and team members.
What We Value At Circles
Speed & Velocity: We thrive on execution. You’re able to make rapid decisions, iterate quickly, and maintain focus on what drives growth with minimal resources. Efficiency is key.
AI-First Mindset: You’re obsessed with how AI can transform every part of the business. You understand that AI isn’t just a tool but a core part of scaling the business.
Ownership: At Circles, we take complete ownership of our work. This role requires someone who is ready to take full responsibility for both product outcomes and business impact. Your work will be key to scaling the business.
Ambition & Innovation: We are building a category-defining company. We want you to bring bold, innovative ideas to the table and push the boundaries of what is possible.
To all recruitment agencies: Circles will only acknowledge resumes shared by recruitment agencies if selected in our preferred supplier partnership program.
Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Circles employees or any other company location. Circles will not be held accountable for any fees related to unsolicited resumes not uploaded via our ATS.
Circles is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, disability or age.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function General Business, Management, and Administrative
Industries Software Development
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