ZACD Group is an integrated asset manager headquartered in Singapore, offering comprehensive solutions across the real estate value chain in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region. The Group’s subsidiary holds a Capital Market Services (CMS) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for fund management activities and various licenses from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) for dealing and advising on securities and corporate finance.
With offices in Singapore and Hong Kong, ZACD is guided by an experienced management team with a proven track record and deep industry knowledge. Known for its pioneering spirit, ZACD has successfully managed numerous real estate investments and generated satisfactory returns for investors. ZACD is currently expanding into the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on broadening its investor network and enhancing deal sourcing capabilities.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Role Mandate (Non-Negotiable)
- Act as MAS-approved Responsible Officer (RO) for ZACD’s CMS-licensed entity under the Monetary Authority of Singapore
- Own regulatory integrity, financial governance, and capital discipline across all investment and fund management activities
- Establish institutional-grade control over capital deployment, risk exposure, and financial decision-making
- Serve as independent financial and risk authority to the CEO and Board
Core Responsibilities
1. Regulatory Oversight & RO Accountability (Primary)
- Serve as appointed Responsible Officer (RO) under CMS licence requirements
- Ensure full compliance with:
- Securities and Futures Act (SFA)
- MAS Notices (AML/CFT, risk management, reporting standards)
- Act as primary liaison with MAS, auditors, and regulators
- Maintain fit and proper status and ensure firm-wide regulatory adherence
2. Capital Governance & Investment Discipline
- Establish and enforce investment governance frameworks:
- IRR validation
- Risk-adjusted return thresholds
- Capital allocation discipline
- Oversee financial structuring of:
- Real estate investments, SPVs, and fund vehicles
- Drive investment committee rigour - eliminate ad hoc decision-making
- Independently assess and challenge investment proposals
3. Financial Strategy, FP&A & Performance Control
- Own financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
- Drive forward-looking financial visibility and scenario planning
- Implement cost discipline and margin recovery strategies
- Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting
4. Risk Management & Governance Infrastructure
- Build and enforce enterprise-wide risk frameworks (financial, investment, operational exposure)
- Establish internal controls, financial policies, and governance standards
- Identify and mitigate governance blind spots and regulatory risks
5. Fund Management & Financial Structuring
- Oversee fund flows, capital deployment structures, and investor reporting
- Ensure robustness of SPV structures and financing arrangements
- Safeguard integrity of capital raising and utilisation processes
6. Board & Stakeholder Leadership
- Present clear, data-driven insights to Board and investors
- Provide independent financial and risk perspective on business decisions
- Interface with investors, auditors, regulators, and external partners
Requirements
Regulatory (Mandatory)
- CMS Licence holder approved by MAS as Responsible Officer (RO)
- Proven track record operating under Singapore regulatory framework
Experience & Capability
- 12 - 15 years experience years in:
- Asset management / fund management / real estate investment platforms
- Strong expertise in:
- Investment evaluation (IRR, capital structuring, risk assessment)
- Financial governance and FP&A
- Regulatory compliance (MAS environment)
- Deep familiarity with:
- SPVs, fund structures, capital deployment models
Leadership Profile
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Operate in founder-led, unstructured environments
- Exercise independent judgement and pushback at CEO/Board level
- High integrity, backbone, and decision clarity
What Success Looks Like (12–24 Months)
- CMS licence risk exposure reduced to low and controlled
- All investments governed by clear financial and risk thresholds
- Elimination of ad hoc, intuition-driven capital deployment
- Financial visibility and discipline restored across the business
