Responsibilities: 

• Finance, treasury, and administrative oversight for regional private equity investments across Australia, Greater China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia.
• Support deal execution by setting up holding structures, onboarding service providers, opening bank/custody/trading accounts, and managing fund flows for drawdowns and distributions.
• Coordinate with external advisors and internal teams across jurisdictions.
• Oversee third‑party administrators and review statutory and corporate documentation.
• Review SPV financial statements, coordinate audits, and manage ongoing regulatory and KYC requirements.
• Manage treasury activities, including cash controls, liquidity monitoring, expense payments, and wire transfers.
• Execute wind‑down of holding structures following investment exits.
• Prepare monthly portfolio reporting and support quarterly investor reporting.
• Monitor pipeline and liquidity; liaise with fund administration and tax teams on capital activity and structuring.
• Support ad‑hoc analysis, projects, and management presentations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline; professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CFA).
• Relevant experience in private equity, asset management, fund administration, or a comparable investment environment.
• Hands‑on exposure to transaction support, investment holding structures, and multi‑jurisdictional operations.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, audits, regulatory compliance, and KYC processes.
• Practical treasury experience, including cash management, liquidity oversight, and payment execution.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with external advisors, administrators, and internal regional teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention‑to‑detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, cross‑border setting.

About us

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 multinational bank with all-rounded financial operations at its prime within the APAC region. They are looking for passionate Data Analytics Professionals to join their team and provide support on driving process improvement and leading data initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the finance COO department with various data projects, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of insights
• Lead process automation and streamlining initiatives to enhance the teams' productivity and efficiency
• Drive data-driven journey and enhance the analytics capability for the Finance function, including data pipeline design, dashboard development, machine learning model development)
• Apply Python for developing and deploying Gen-AI solutions, ensuring efficient data processing and analysis
• Collaborate with team members in a fast-paced environment to deliver high-quality results
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and adapting to new technologies and methodologies

Key Requirements:

• Degree holder in Information System, Statistics, Data Science or related disciplines
• At least 5 years of experience in a data analysis role
• Proficiency in both SQL and Python; experience in data transformation is essential
• Proficiency in Tableau and Qlik sense is advantageous
• Strong analytical and innovative mindset with the ability to interpret complex datasets
• Experience in dashboard creation and Gen-AI tools is advantageous
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin)
• Open to candidates without a finance/banking background
• Willingness to learn about the finance industry is essential
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team

Interested parties please send your application with full career history, current and expected salary by clicking Apply Now button. Applications will be treated in strict confidence. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Planning Manager - FMCG

We are currently seeking a highly experienced and results driven Planning Manager to lead and optimize the demand forecasting and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes across our Consumer Products business in in Hong Kong. This is an urgent hire, and we are looking for someone who can step into the role quickly and make an immediate impact.

As the Planning Manager , you will play a pivotal role in ensuring alignment between commercial strategy, financial planning, and supply chain execution. You’ll lead end-to-end planning initiatives, drive collaborative S&OP processes, and work closely with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Finance, Marketing, and IT to ensure accurate forecasts and seamless product delivery.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and enhance the planning function within a high-performing FMCG environment, working across dynamic markets and supporting global operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Demand Forecasting Process
  • Drive the monthly demand planning cycle and ensure timely, accurate, and consensus-based demand forecasts aligned with commercial strategies and promotional plans.
  • Collaborate with Commercial and Finance teams to integrate market intelligence, pricing changes, and campaign data into forecasting models.
  • Utilize Anaplan as the core demand planning tool to improve forecast accuracy, streamline workflows, and enable real-time visibility into planning data.
  • Manage statistical forecasting models and continuously refine methodologies to improve forecast performance.
  • Consolidate and communicate demand projections to both Supply Planning and Finance teams for inventory and budgeting purposes.
• Drive S&OP Excellence
  • Lead the end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process on a monthly basis, ensuring alignment between demand and supply while optimizing operational efficiency.
  • Prepare performance tracking reports, scenario analysis, and risk assessments to support strategic business decisions.
  • Partner closely with Finance to understand the value implications of volume fluctuations and ensure forecast accuracy drives business outcomes.
  • Facilitate communication of key S&OP decisions and action items across all relevant stakeholders.
  • Proactively manage product allocation and develop corrective actions to close any demand-supply gaps.
• Strengthen Customer Collaboration
  • Develop joint forecasting plans with key customers and internal Commercial teams to ensure mutual understanding of expectations and market dynamics.
  • Support customer planning meetings with insights and actionable demand intelligence.
  • Establish best-in-class planning policies and procedures aligned with industry standards.
• People & Systems Leadership
  • Act as the Super User for the Planning system, providing training, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement input.
  • Mentor and supervise junior Demand Planners to ensure consistent, high-quality output.
  • Build strong cross-functional partnerships internally and externally to ensure seamless integration across the supply chain.
  • Champion process and system improvements that enhance planning quality, reduce costs, and optimize resource utilization.

Requirements:

• • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in planning or supply chain roles, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
  • Must have prior experience in the FMCG or Retail sector; international exposure preferred.
  • Strong background in Asia Pacific markets and familiarity with travel retail is a significant advantage.
• Skills & Competencies
  • Deep expertise in demand forecasting techniques, S&OP frameworks, and their implementation in complex environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets, identify root causes, and propose data-driven solutions.
  • High proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, and other analytics tools. Anaplan experience is a strong plus.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into actionable planning strategies.

If you're a seasoned Planning professional with proven experience in FMCG or Retail, and you're ready to take your career to the next level—apply now!

Role Overview

The position serves as a strategic partner to marketing teams, enhancing brand execution, advancing digital capabilities, strengthening performance measurement, and improving overall operational effectiveness.

By providing clear frameworks, actionable insights, and robust governance, this role enables Product Marketers to concentrate on strategic priorities, value creation, and impactful customer engagement. The position progressively shifts from hands‑on support toward optimization and long‑term capability development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and continuously improve marketing data and insight assets to inform decision‑making and drive performance
• Design and oversee digital campaign measurement frameworks, dashboards, and analytical outputs
• Partner with Product Marketers to convert data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
• Establish consistent methods for evaluating agency and vendor performance
• Deliver tools, standards, and best practices that enhance marketing productivity and effectiveness
• Promote a disciplined, cost‑conscious, and ROI‑driven approach to marketing investments

• Identify and cultivate collaborations with patient organizations, NGOs, and other healthcare ecosystem partners
• Build scalable capabilities for patient‑focused communication and engagement
• Support Product Marketers in defining priorities and shaping initiatives driven by external partnerships
• Act as a central point of coordination to structure initiatives prior to execution by Product Marketers
• Enable the adoption of standardized approaches across analytics, patient engagement, and innovation activities

• Manage key marketing processes and governance frameworks through regular review and clear documentation
• Ensure marketing initiatives are compliant, well‑structured, and delivered efficiently
• Contribute to and support cross‑functional projects and broader business initiatives as needed

Required Skills & Capabilities

• Strong stakeholder management abilities, with the capacity to collaborate, influence, and partner effectively with Product Marketers
• Solid understanding of healthcare, market, and patient environment dynamics, and the ability to translate external trends into internal actions
• Strong analytical orientation, with experience generating insights from data and applying them to improve performance
• Enablement‑oriented mindset, focused on building capabilities, scalability, and efficiency rather than direct execution alone
• Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to work across functions and manage multiple stakeholders within a regulated environment

If you are interested, please apply directly or reach out to Turby via Turby.ho@linksinternational.com for a confidential discussion. 

About us

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 multinational bank with all-rounded financial operations at its prime within the APAC region. They are looking for passionate Customer Due Diligence (“CDD”) professionals to join their team and provide support on periodic review, trigger event and CDD review.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform KYC (Know-Your-Customer) Analysis and CDD (Customer Due Diligence) on corporate clients for new client accounts and periodic CDD review on existing client accounts
• Conduct KYC screening (such as PEP checking and Caution list checking), set up and maintain records of status for each client including public search results for review per the Bank's standard
• Ensure AML risk is effectively managed and account opening of clients are following rule and regulations
• Work with relationship managers regionally to obtain client information where appropriate
• Proactive management, supervision and monitoring of an existing pool of non-borrowing accounts
• Assist Team Manager to supervise team members’ daily operation and to ensure full compliance with both external regulatory & internal compliance policies, standards, guidelines & procedures
• Ad-hoc project as assigned

Key Requirements:

• Degree holder in Business, Finance or other related disciplines
• Minimum of 2 year of relevant experience in CDD/ KYC/ AML Compliance in banking or financial institutions
• Holder of Associate AML Professional (AAMLP) or Certified AML Professional (CAMLP) is preferred
• Knowledge of banking operations procedures, banking products & facilities and customer requirements
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin)
• Good at managing customers, able to communicate accurately and effectively
• Cooperative, proactive with high sense of responsibility and teamwork
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritise and work to tight timeframes

Interested parties please send your application with full career history, current and expected salary by clicking Apply Now button. Applications will be treated in strict confidence. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Multi‑Country Payroll Transformation Project Consultant 

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.

We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Payroll Transformation Consultant to join our project team and support our client's needs.  As a valued team member, this is a dynamic role that will give you great exposure to our client's business and a chance to showcase your abilities to deliver excellent service and solutions. The role will be responsible for reorganizing the accounting policies and establishing a standardized accounting framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with newly established Payroll and HR/Finance teams to design and embed a robust multi‑country payroll operating model
• Lead the standardisation of payroll processes and governance across Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, UK, and Taiwan
• Ensure full statutory and tax compliance with local payroll legislation, filings, and reporting deadlines in each jurisdiction
• Design strong internal controls, audit‑ready frameworks, and control matrices to support risk management and scalability
• Document end‑to‑end payroll processes (monthly, off‑cycle, and year‑end), including data flows, approvals, reconciliations, and reporting
• Develop practical SOPs, checklists, and RACI matrices to clearly define roles across Payroll, HR, Finance, and external providers
• Assess current payroll processes and data quality, and support process clean‑up and control remediation where required
• Provide hands‑on support through 2–3 live or parallel payroll cycles per country to validate processes and controls
• Deliver knowledge transfer and training for Payroll, HR, and Finance teams on controls, audit evidence, and compliance watchpoints
• Conduct a post‑implementation review and provide recommendations to strengthen ongoing payroll operations and governance
   

Key Requirements: