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As a proud member of the Ascentium Group, we stand at the forefront of innovation in Human Capital Solutions. With a forward-thinking mindset, we deliver a tailored suite of services that empower our clients to thrive in today’s fast-changing business landscape.

Our client is a one of the leading banks with well-established businesses in the retail, corporate and private wealth businesses.  Due to increased business demands and a growing workload, they are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the COO Finance team.  This role offers excellent exposure to project management within the banking industry, while providing opportunities to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and gain valuable industry experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the team in the day-to-day management of business operations, ensuring processes run efficiently and effectively.
• Work closely with Finance and key stakeholders to facilitate the timely execution of projects and business initiatives.
• Assist in tracking project milestones, dependencies, and potential risks to support successful project delivery.
• Provide operational and administrative support, including coordination, documentation, quality reviews, and maintenance of records.
• Prepare and consolidate reports, presentations, management papers, and other business materials for stakeholders.
   

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and problem-solving capabilities, with proven experience engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Self-driven, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a detailed resume, current salary, and expected salary by clicking the "Apply Now" button. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment purposes

About the Company

Our client is a well-established leader in environmental and industrial infrastructure services, operating complex facilities that support sustainable development and resource recovery. As part of a major newly commissioned facility in Hong Kong, they are looking for motivated engineering professionals to contribute to both project implementation and operational readiness activities in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

About the Role

Join a newly established environmental infrastructure facility and play a key role in both project and operational activities. Responsibilities include supporting commissioning and start-up works, coordinating engineering interfaces, monitoring facility performance, troubleshooting technical issues, managing operational improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and operational standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to both project delivery and plant operations within a large-scale infrastructure environment.

Key requirements 

• Higher diploma or above in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, Process Engineering or related disciplines
• Exposure to industrial plants, utilities, environmental facilities, infrastructure projects, manufacturing or engineering operations would be an advantage
• Proactive, hands-on and willing to learn in a site-based environment
• Strong interest in project engineering, plant operations and sustainable infrastructure

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to grow its large corporate and enterprise customer portfolio in Japan. They are in the global corporate travel management industry (TMC). Office is based in Tokyo. 

The role will focus on acquiring Japan-based organisations with significant domestic and international business-travel requirements. The successful candidate will manage complex sales cycles, position tailored travel-management solutions, and build relationships with senior decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire large corporate and enterprise customers in Japan.
• Target and build relationships with C-level executives, Executive Assistants, HR, Administration, Procurement, and Travel Managers.
• Understand customers’ domestic and international travel requirements, policies, technology, and reporting needs.
• Lead presentations, solution discussions, RFPs, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with regional and global teams to develop suitable travel solutions.
• Maintain accurate sales activity, pipelines, and forecasts in the CRM.
• Support a smooth handover to implementation and account-management teams.

Requirements

• Strong experience in enterprise B2B sales, business development, or corporate solution sales. 5-8 years’ experience is preferred.
• Proven track record of winning large or complex corporate accounts in Japan.
• Strong understanding of Japanese business culture and corporate decision-making.
• Experience engaging C-level executives and senior corporate stakeholders.
• Experience managing RFPs, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Native or highly fluent Japanese with strong professional English.

Interested candidates please click apply or email your resume to jeremy.millip@linksinternational.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to grow its large corporate and enterprise customer portfolio in Shanghai and across China. They operate in the global corporate travel management industry (TMC). 

The role will focus on acquiring China-based organisations with significant domestic and international business-travel requirements. The successful candidate will manage complex sales cycles, position tailored travel-management solutions, and build relationships with senior corporate decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire large corporate and enterprise customers in Shanghai and across China.
• Build relationships with C-level executives, Executive Assistants, HR, Administration, Procurement, and Travel Managers.
• Understand customers’ domestic and international travel requirements, policies, technology, and reporting needs.
• Lead presentations, solution discussions, RFPs, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with regional and global teams to develop suitable travel-management solutions.
• Maintain accurate sales activities, pipelines, and forecasts in the CRM.
• Support a smooth handover to implementation and account-management teams.

Requirements

• Strong experience in enterprise B2B sales, business development, or corporate solution sales, preferably with 5–8 years of experience.
• Proven track record of winning large or complex corporate accounts in Shanghai or the wider China market.
• Strong understanding of Chinese business culture, stakeholder management, and corporate decision-making processes.
• Experience engaging C-level executives and senior corporate stakeholders.
• Experience managing RFPs, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Native or highly fluent Mandarin Chinese, with strong professional English.
• Existing relationships with large corporations or multinational companies in China would be advantageous.

Interested candidates please click apply or email your resume to jeremy.millip@linksinternational.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Quality Specialist (Based HCMC, Vietnam)

Key Responsibilities

As a Quality Specialist, you will bridge the gap between our European retail headquarters and manufacturing partners in Vietnam. Your primary mission is to ensure that all hardgoods (furniture, home decor, kitchenware, and seasonal items) meet strict European safety standards and quality expectations before shipment.

• Inspections & Audits: Conduct pre-production, in-line, and final random inspections (FRI) at factories based on AQL standards, alongside evaluating new suppliers' quality systems.
• Compliance & Testing: Guarantee product conformity with European regulations (such as REACH, RoHS, CE, and LFGB) while coordinating testing protocols with external labs like SGS or Intertek.
• Defect & Sample Management: Evaluate and approve pre-production gold samples, investigate quality failures on the line, and enforce corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with vendors.

Requirements & Benefits

We are seeking an autonomous technical professional with strong communication skills and a deep understanding of international retail compliance.

• Professional Qualifications: 3–5 years of QA/QC experience specializing in hardgoods within a global trading house, buying office, or multinational retailer.
• Technical & Language Skills: Deep knowledge of hardgoods manufacturing processes (wood, metal, plastic, or ceramics), product testing standards, and fluency in both English and Vietnamese.
• Mobility & Location: Based in Ho Chi Minh City, with the willingness to travel frequently to factories in neighbouring manufacturing hubs like Binh Duong and Dong Nai.
• The Package: A highly competitive salary, performance bonuses, comprehensive private health insurance, and structured career progression within a stable global retail network.