International CEO
About Alpha Ladder Finance Alpha Ladder Finance (ALFin) is a Singapore-based, MAS-regulated financial institution operating at the intersection of traditional finance, digital assets and capital markets . ALFin's business spans areas including capital markets, digital assets, brokerage, custody, RWA tokenisation and institutional financial services . As the company continues its next phase of growth, we are seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded Chief Executive Officer to lead the business, scale its international presence and build a sustainable, institutional-grade financial platform. Role Overview The International Chief Executive Officer will have overall responsibility for ALFin's business strategy, commercial growth, financial performance, regulatory positioning and organisational development. The CEO will work closely with the Board and senior management team to define and execute ALFin's long-term strategy, expand its institutional client and partner ecosystem, develop new markets and products, and strengthen the company's position as a trusted bridge between traditional financial markets and the digital asset economy. The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of financial services leadership, commercial execution, regulatory understanding and international market experience , with the ability to operate across traditional finance and emerging digital asset markets. Key Responsibilities
- Corporate Strategy & Leadership
Define and execute ALFin's overall corporate strategy in alignment with the Board's vision.
Establish clear short-, medium- and long-term business objectives and growth priorities.
Lead the organisation through its next phase of growth and international expansion.
Develop a scalable and sustainable business model across ALFin's key business lines.
Evaluate new business opportunities, markets, products, strategic investments and partnerships.
Maintain strong alignment between commercial growth, risk management and regulatory requirements.
- Business Growth & Commercial Development
Drive revenue growth, profitability and overall business performance.
Build and scale ALFin's institutional client base across Singapore and international markets.
Develop relationships with: Banks and financial institutions
Asset managers and institutional investors
Family offices
Exchanges and trading venues
Brokers and liquidity providers
Fintech and payment companies
Digital asset companies
Asset owners and issuers
Strategic technology partners
Lead high-value strategic negotiations and key institutional relationships.
Build a strong international ecosystem to support ALFin's growth.
- RWA & Digital Asset Strategy
Define ALFin's strategic positioning in Real-World Assets (RWA), tokenisation and digital financial markets .
Identify opportunities to bring traditional financial assets onto regulated digital infrastructure.
Develop relationships with asset owners, issuers, institutional investors, blockchain networks, custodians and technology providers.
Evaluate opportunities involving tokenised securities, digital assets, stablecoins and blockchain-enabled financial infrastructure.
Ensure innovation remains commercially viable and aligned with regulatory expectations.
- International Expansion
Develop and execute ALFin's international market expansion strategy.
Identify priority markets and establish market-entry plans.
Build relationships with regulators, financial institutions, strategic partners and industry stakeholders where appropriate.
Establish and lead regional business development initiatives.
Represent ALFin at major international financial, capital markets and digital asset forums.
Position ALFin as a credible and trusted institutional partner globally.
- Regulatory & Risk Leadership
Maintain a strong culture of regulatory compliance and responsible growth.
Work closely with Compliance, Legal, Risk and other control functions to ensure business activities remain within applicable regulatory requirements.
Ensure commercial initiatives are appropriately assessed from legal, compliance, operational and reputational risk perspectives.
Maintain constructive relationships with relevant regulators and industry bodies.
Promote strong governance, risk management and internal controls throughout the organisation.
- Product & Business Development
Work with Product and Business teams to develop products aligned with market demand.
Identify new opportunities across: Capital markets
Digital assets
RWA tokenisation
Brokerage
Custody
Institutional trading
Financial infrastructure
Ensure product strategy is commercially driven and supported by strong customer and market insights.
Translate market opportunities into executable business plans.
- Organisational Leadership
Build, develop and retain a high-performing leadership team.
Establish a strong performance-driven and entrepreneurial culture.
Set clear accountability across business functions.
Develop succession planning and leadership development.
Ensure the organisation has the capabilities required to support future growth.
Champion collaboration across Commercial, Product, Technology, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Risk and Finance.
- Board & Stakeholder Management
Provide the Board with regular updates on strategy, financial performance, business development, risks and key initiatives.
Prepare and present annual business plans, budgets and strategic initiatives.
Ensure effective communication with shareholders and key stakeholders.
Act as the primary senior representative of ALFin with major institutional and strategic partners.
Key Performance Indicators Business Performance Revenue and profitability growth.
Achievement of annual business and financial targets.
Growth of institutional client base.
New business lines and revenue streams launched.
International Growth Expansion into targeted international markets.
Strategic institutional partnerships established.
Growth in international revenue and client contribution.
Development of ALFin's global ecosystem.
Product & Innovation Successful launch and scaling of strategic products.
RWA/tokenisation opportunities originated and converted.
Institutional adoption of digital financial products.
Organisation Leadership team effectiveness and talent retention.
Execution of strategic initiatives.
Organisational scalability and operational efficiency.
Governance Strong regulatory and compliance track record.
Effective risk management and governance.
Maintenance of ALFin's reputation as a trusted regulated financial institution.
Candidate Profile Required Experience 15+ years of relevant professional experience , with significant leadership experience in financial services.
Proven experience as a CEO, Managing Director, Country Head, Regional Head or senior executive within a financial institution, capital markets firm, fintech or related business.
Strong understanding of institutional financial markets and financial services.
Demonstrated track record of building and scaling businesses.
Proven experience managing P&L, commercial strategy and senior leadership teams.
Strong international business and partnership development experience.
Experience working within a regulated financial services environment.
Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will be strongly preferred: Capital markets
Investment banking
Brokerage / securities
Digital assets
Asset management
Institutional trading
Custody
RWA / asset tokenisation
Fintech
Payments
Blockchain / Web3 financial infrastructure
Experience with MAS-regulated businesses or other major global financial regulators is highly advantageous. Leadership Competencies Strategic Vision – Able to define a compelling long-term strategy while maintaining strong execution discipline.
Commercial Acumen – Strong understanding of revenue generation, P&L management and business development.
Institutional Credibility – Able to build trust with financial institutions, regulators, investors and senior stakeholders.
Execution Excellence – Able to translate strategy into measurable business outcomes.
Entrepreneurial Mindset – Comfortable operating in a high-growth and evolving market.
Regulatory Mindset – Understands that sustainable growth must be built on strong governance and compliance.
International Leadership – Experienced in working across markets and cultures.
People Leadership – Able to attract, motivate and develop high-calibre leadership teams.
Education Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
MBA, CFA, professional financial qualification or other relevant advanced qualification is advantageous.
Why Join Alpha Ladder Finance? This is an opportunity to lead a MAS-regulated financial institution at the intersection of traditional capital markets and the emerging digital asset economy . The CEO will have the opportunity to shape ALFin's next stage of growth, build a global institutional ecosystem and develop new financial products around RWA tokenisation, digital assets and regulated capital markets infrastructure . The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in defining ALFin's position in the rapidly evolving global financial landscape and building the organisation into a scalable, internationally recognised financial platform. Why Join Alpha Ladder Finance? ALFin is building infrastructure at the intersection of traditional finance and decentralised finance , combining regulatory credibility with blockchain and financial technology. Its platform supports RWA tokenisation, custody, trading and institutional financial services, creating opportunities to bridge traditional assets with the digital economy. This is an opportunity for a commercially driven ecosystem builder to play a key role in taking ALFin's capabilities into international markets and shaping the next generation of regulated digital financial infrastructure.