Chief Financial Officer

1 month ago


Singapur, Singapore Blackpanda Full time
Our story: Blackpanda Group is Asia's leading local cyber incident response firm, dedicated to delivering world-class digital emergency response services to businesses in the region.We help businesses strengthen their cyber resilience and secure their digital operations by supporting them with incident response delivered by local experts and cyber insurance underwritten by our Lloyd’s of London coverholder Pandamatics Underwriting.Our mission is to make cyber resilience achievable for all, with services and solutions designed for the Asian market. Our Mission: To democratise cyber resilience. Our Vision: A world where organisations of all sizes have access to best-in-class cyber incident response and insurance solutions, so they can conduct business securely and sustainably. What we are looking for: Blackpanda seeks to hire a Chief Financial Officer capable of designing and pitching the right investment story to the market, as well as responsible for all investor relations. A strong internal team of four exists already covering Legal, Administration, IT, Accounting, and Financial Control. Thus the CFO role is predominantly focused on raising capital and ownership of the financial model. In short, the CFO role at Blackpanda is the type that largely focuses on early-stage financing strategy and execution, and would require supervisory oversight of the above-mentioned back-office functions. Blackpanda is searching for an experienced early-stage venture capitalist investor at least having reached Principal level and has an active network of institutional investors in the Asia region along with strong deal experience, or equitable background. TMT investment bankers at a minimum of Executive Director level may also apply, but experience with early-stage ventures is preferred. This individual most likely has reached the typical point of their career where they have accumulated enough capital and experience in the services side of industry to be financially stable and are now hungry for a shot to build something themselves. The greatest priority would be given to financial professionals with the above experience-base, and industry knowledge or direct experience working with cybersecurity firms.If you are the type of financial professional who has excelled in his or her career to-date, but are seeking more meaning and a sense of self-satisfaction with truly adding value and purpose, then you have come to the right place

Responsibilities and Duties

Design and pitch the right investment story to the market, as well as managing investor relations. Provide strategic recommendations and identify risks and opportunities to the CEO with respect to fund raising activities and capital management. Lead the deal making and assist the CEO in negotiating for investment terms, conditions, and agreements. Direct ownership of all counterparties and stakeholders involved in the fund raising process from start to finish. Own, develop, and manage the Financial Model in support of all fund raising activities, including communication with external stakeholders and responding to queries, as well as close coordination with the internal team on data metrics, analytics, and feedback loop on where the company needs to improve performance internally. Own and manage the capital stack, including scenario modeling based on different fund raising options. Monitor and compile an intelligence library on financing activity trends and strategic initiatives of all competitors in the cybersecurity and insurtech space. Identify and recommend merger and acquisition opportunities that contribute to the long term strategic direction of Blackpanda in terms of its capital raising and financial growth plans.

Qualifications and Experience

Principal or Executive Director level career venture capitalist or investment banker (M&A in either TMT or FIG groups) in the region with strong deal experience, who is looking for a change. Finance professionals who have served in cybersecurity firms, particularly digital forensics incident response, cyber insurtech MGAs, or similar type of SaaS business models will be given significant preference. Been through the ringer, thrived, and has earned their stripes as being pushed to their limits as a venture capitalist or banker by unreasonable and demanding clients, colleagues, and have been willing to sacrifice their personal life to maintain a positive career trajectory and to continue to do so. Experienced in leading deals and a team with all the relevant counterparties such as lawyers, accountants, consultants, etc. Charismatic and extroverted personality to pitch and deal with investors of different types, geographies, and personalities to lighten the CEO’s load to include travel and entertainment; no quiet or shy bookworms. Capable to pitch the company on their own and can execute what the CEO needs and able to be trusted without reservation. Needs to be physically based in Singapore and perfectly fine to be called by the CEO or any investors any day of the week after normal work hours, if needed. Technical accounting knowledge requirements to have oversight of the company’s books in support of the Finance team, and the financial modeling experience required to balance both investor expectations and also auditors.

What We Offer

40 days paid leave per year inclusive of public holidays, which may be taken at the discretion of the employee subject to compliance with our Leave Policy and the approval of their manager.  Limited Work From Anywhere policy allotment, allowing for work from alternate locations contingent upon coverage provided by teammates and approved by manager for 5 days per quarter. Monday through Thursday are required to be in-office; no scheduled internal meetings on Fridays, unless absolutely necessary. Enrolment in the company’s comprehensive corporate health plan that includes a large direct billing network for medical and dental coverage. Opportunities for inter-office travel, including a required annual week-long Tribe Onsite meet-up. $5000 USD/year for professional training budget contingent on approval from manager with 12-month retention requirement S$240,000 - S$240,000 a year Cash: The Salary is SGD$240,000 per annum. ESOP: ESOP baseline award proportional to the annual compensation for a total of 260,000 options with a strike price set at current Fair Market Value, with a 5-year vesting period inclusive of a 1-year cliff. Blackpanda is committed to building a culturally diverse company, and we value a broad set of opinions in our team. As we grow, we are looking to build a team with a range of viewpoints at its core, and we encourage applications from minority candidates and all genders however you identify (X/F/M).Blackpanda does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited candidates submitted by recruiters with whom we have not established explicit, written agreements for our job vacancies. By submitting any candidate information, recruiters agree to forfeit any claim to fees should their candidate be hired without an established agreement with Blackpanda.

  • Singapur, Singapore 488 DSC Nets Asia-Pacific PL Full time

    Who We Are...When we talk about 'the stuff dreams are made of,' we are not just referring to wizards, dragons, or superheroes, but to the magic of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast range of iconic content and beloved brands lies the essence of bringing our characters to life and creating what's next for your entertainment.From brilliant creatives to technology...


  • Singapur, Singapore Aethir Full time

    Aethir is the leading DePIN, Enterprise-grade, AI-focused GPU-as-a-Service provider in the market. Leveraging a highly distributed cloud computing infrastructure allows GPU providers to serve AI and gaming customers at scale.Aethir aims to serve enterprise AI clients who need the world’s most powerful AI chips at scale, and also to support hundreds of...


  • Singapur, Singapore 488 DSC Nets Asia-Pacific PL Full time

    Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the creating what’s...


  • Singapur, Singapore ConnectOne Full time

    Chief Financial Officer (SG) - HRTech 24E04 REFERRAL REWARD: SGD$500Our client is a growth stage startup who is building towards being Southeast Asia's top Talent Platform.They are looking for a CFO whose mission is to build and lead a high quality finance organization that manages critical responsibilities for the company. This leader will be informing...

  • IT Program Manager

    3 months ago


    Singapur, Singapore Office of the Chief Information Officer Full time

    Summary As an IT Program Manager you will develop, implement and/or oversee multi-year IT initiatives. Location of position:  GSA's Office of GSA IT, Financial Management IT Services Branch (IDCDA). This is a Virtual/Remote position and the duty location will be determined upon selection. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional...


  • Singapur, Singapore Digital Treasures Center Pte. Ltd. Full time

    dtcpay, a digital payments company based in Singapore, is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and passionate individual to join our Compliance . As the Chief Finance Officer, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of all finance activities, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting & bookkeeping, and...


  • Singapur, Singapore Office of the Chief Information Officer Full time

    Summary As an IT Specialist, you will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise for GSA IT and its customers. Position : Office of GSA IT, Office of Digital Infrastructure Technologies (IDT), Infrastructure Management Division (IDTO). This is a virtual/remote duty location and will be determined after selection is made. Duties ...


  • Singapur, Singapore Office of the Chief Information Officer Full time

    Summary As an IT Specialist, you will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise for GSA IT and its customers. Position : Office of GSA IT, Office of Digital Infrastructure Technologies (IDT), Infrastructure Management Division (IDTO). This is a virtual/remote duty location and will be determined after selection is made. Duties ...

  • Chief Finance Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Singapur, Singapore Lightway HR Consultancy Full time

    On behalf of our client who is in chemical industry, we are looking for a suitable candidate to join them as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).ResponsibilitiesProviding leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting teamProviding tactic recommendations to the Managing DirectorManaging the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and...


  • Singapur, Singapore The World Bank Full time

    Principal/Chief Credit Risk OfficerDescriptionIFC is a key player in global development with a focus on the private sector in emerging markets. The organization operates in over 100 countries, utilizing capital, expertise, and influence to foster markets and opportunities in developing nations. In the previous fiscal year, IFC allocated a record US$43.7...


  • Singapur, Singapore Lightway HR Consultancy Full time

    On behalf of our client who is in the chemical processing business, we are looking for a suitable personnel to join them as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)· Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team· Providing tactic recommendations to the managing director· Managing the processes for financial forecasting and...


  • Singapur, Singapore TOKIO MARINE LIFE INSURANCE SINGAPORE LTD. Full time

    Roles & ResponsibilitiesJob Description Responsible for formulating corporate strategy aligned with organization goals and direction. Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve business objectives. Lead and coordinate special projects and enterprise-wide initiatives as required that cut across multiple functions and departments. Provide leadership...


  • Singapur, Singapore TOKIO MARINE LIFE INSURANCE SINGAPORE LTD. Full time

    Roles & ResponsibilitiesJob Description Responsible for formulating corporate strategy aligned with organization goals and direction. Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve business objectives. Lead and coordinate special projects and enterprise-wide initiatives as required that cut across multiple functions and departments. Provide leadership...


  • Singapur, Singapore Lightway HR Consultancy Full time

    On behalf of our client who is in chemical industry, we are looking for a suitable candidate to join them as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).ResponsibilitiesProviding leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting teamProviding tactic recommendations to the Managing DirectorManaging the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and...


  • Singapur, Singapore Lightway HR Consultancy Full time

    On behalf of our client who is in chemical industry, we are looking for a suitable candidate to join them as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).ResponsibilitiesProviding leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting teamProviding tactic recommendations to the Managing DirectorManaging the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and...


  • Singapur, Singapore PrivateAI Full time

    Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Chief of Staff About us We are an early-stage startup (Pre-Seed completed; Seed funding for scaling sought) in Crypto / AI that aims to monetize scientific research, datasets and other kinds of IP through marketplaces tailored to AI companies that seek to acquire quality data for training. Our platform offers ways to...


  • Singapur, Singapore PrivateAI Full time

    Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Chief of Staff About us We are an early-stage startup (Pre-Seed completed; Seed funding for scaling sought) in Crypto / AI that aims to monetize scientific research, datasets and other kinds of IP through marketplaces tailored to AI companies that seek to acquire quality data for training. Our platform offers ways to...


  • Singapur, Singapore The Edge Partnership Holdings, Hong Kong Limited Full time

    The Edge Partnership has partnered with a prestigious Global and market leading Financial Services business on a confidential bases to identify a new APAC Chief Compliance Officer based out of their Singapore offices. Please contact Jack Smith on email your cv directly in word format with job reference no. Job-12321 to Please note that due to the high...


  • Singapur, Singapore The Edge Partnership Holdings, Hong Kong Limited Full time

    The Edge Partnership has partnered with a prestigious Global and market leading Financial Services business on a confidential bases to identify a new APAC Chief Compliance Officer based out of their Singapore offices. Please contact Jack Smith on email your cv directly in word format with job reference no. Job-12321 to Please note that due to the high...


  • Singapur, Singapore TOKIO MARINE LIFE INSURANCE SINGAPORE LTD. Full time

    Roles & ResponsibilitiesJob DescriptionResponsible for developing corporate strategies that align with the organization's goals and direction.Implementing strategic plans to meet business objectives.Leading special projects and company-wide initiatives cutting across multiple functions and departments.Providing leadership and guidance to ensure alignment...