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Having continuously delivered top- and bottom-line revenue and award-winning success within noted international firms, our founder, Richard Robinson, established Alphasearch in 2011.

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Maintenance and Utility Manager

International Well-Known Brand Part of the Supply Chain Function Based in Yangon, Myanmar The Company The company is a noted, high-profile firm dedicated towards the FMCG sector that holds a significant market leadership in Myanmar. They have a strong global presence and has been regarded as one of the most successful FCMG brands in the country. There is now an immediate need to hire an experienced Maintenance and Utility Manager within the Supply Chain department. The Position Reporting to the Manufacturing Excellence Head, The Maintenance & Utility Manager will be tasked to oversee the Plant & Facility maintenance activities within the factory, that ensure to support for market demand and fully compliance with QSE & GMP standards as per TCCC requirements. He/she will lead the entire Maintenance team for Mechanical & Electrical (Efficiency) improvement by effectively utilizing manpower and resources towards Plant 100 & WCM implementation. The appointed candidate will also manage R&M cost as per BP target and set up improvement opportunities within the maintenance area. Lastly, he/she will also manage the Spare Parts Inventory Level as per Business planning and reduce waste. The Person To succeed in this role, candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field. This position requires a minimum of 3 years' related experience in FMCG and strong knowledge in maintenance field (both electrical and mechanical). An Advance PLC certification is also a plus. Good Communication Skills and Leadership/ Team Management Skills are also necessary. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-known MNC with strong growth potential in Myanmar.
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Chief Marketing Officer

· Large-scale, Multi-venue Resort · International Management Team · Location: SE Asia The Company The organisation presides over a SE Asia large-scale hospitality and gaming resort featuring multiple entertainment and leisure facilities. Led by a noted CEO whilst enjoying particularly strong revenue and bottom-line growth, substantial plans for expansion are afoot complete with capital investment to enhance asset and infrastructure components over the coming years. To support its next phase of growth, it now seeks a suitably-experienced CMO. The Position Reporting to the CEO, the appointed individual will be responsible for all critical non-gaming commercial marketing strategy and implementation relating to branding, positioning, promotions and events pertaining domestic and in-bound customers. The overall objective will be to stimulate occupancy, footfall and revenue growth across a resort featuring 1500+ internationally-branded rooms, 25+ F&B venues, conference and banqueting and various sport and leisure facilities. The appointed individual will integrate and align marketing strategy with the objective of each key departmental stakeholder whilst building successful relationships with hospitality partners, travel agents and advertising/PR agencies. Concurrently, there will be a need to formulate impactful events and promotions that will firmly position the resort as a leading destination of choice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Hospitality/Integrated Resort marketing leader to play a critical role within a resort that anticipates substantial growth. The Person The ideal candidate should be in their mid-career, offering around 15-20 years’ experience, most likely as a current SVP/EVP (Marketing) within a similar multi-venue, large-scale property cluster, preferably consisting of casino gaming operations. Current or prior experience within Asia is preferred whilst strong leadership and creativity are equally critical traits.
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Assistant Manager / Manager, Investor Relations

Singapore REIT Industrial Portfolio Growth Opportunity The Company The platform is a well-established Singapore REIT consisting of an asset portfolio located in Singapore and overseas. The Manager continues to pursue a strategy for growth comprising portfolio value creation as well as new acquisitions as the macro headwinds moderate in 2025, whilst also continuing to strengthen the team. It now seeks to appoint an early-career Investor Relations professional. The Position Reporting to the CEO and closely collaborating with the key management team, the successful individual will be a point of contact across the investment community (institutional, private markets family offices and retail investors) whilst providing appropriate engagement relating to REIT financial and sustainability performance as well as building engagement with key partners, securities analysts, the regulatory community and other stakeholders. As a result, the position will include traditional REIT communications and announcements, the development and implementation of corporate marketing initiatives, preparation of AGMs, management of sustainability reporting (GRESB and Green Mark) whilst also overseeing ad hoc CSR initiatives too. In addition, in collaboration with the C-suite, the appointed individual will develop and deepen relationships with new and existing capital partners. This is an excellent opportunity for an early- to mid-career IR professional to drive the function within a highly progressive and successful REIT platform. The Person The ideal candidate will offer either a Degree in Real Estate, Business or Finance whilst offering a minimum of 2+ years’ sound IR experience, preferably honed in the real estate industry or, alternatively, with appropriate RE coverage from within a financial PR agency. The successful individual is expected to possess drive, passion and initiative to work autonomously whilst enjoying significant collaboration across the senior management team. In particular, the appointed individual will offer an engaging and confident manner, comfortable managing outreach programmes across a broad network of institutional and HNW investors.
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AVP, Project Co-ordination & Planning

Corporate Appointment (Owner/Developer) Large-Scale Integrated Resort Location: Bangkok, Thailand The Company The organisation is a noted, highly successful developer and operator of leisure and entertainment venues. It will shortly embark upon a new, dynamic, multi-phased, large-scale urban and integrated resort development in Bangkok. This will be a very long-term development most likely consisting of hotels, retail, F&B, theatre, theme park and many additional leisure & entertainment attractions. As a result, the firm will build a corporate team including an immediate requirement for an experienced Project Co-ordinator / Planner to steer multiple projects across the resort. The Position Reporting to the Group Head of Design & Planning, the appointed individual will be focused toward project co-ordination and project execution across the integrated resort. The role will execute project planning and consolidated project and program reporting across all business units whilst assessing project deliverables (and associated risk / mitigation). There may be some direct responsibility for project delivery whilst remaining alert to any business process changes that may impact project execution across the resort. As such, the appointed individual will understand the end-to-end of the development masterplan, the dimensions of each project to be executed whilst ensuring the updated integrity of the program, including the provision of project-related inter-department communication across each business unit and key stakeholders. Key deliverables will include the timely delivery of appropriate design solutions and associated budget and the upholding of corporate quality standards; additional KPIs will relate to the effective management of external parties (consultants, asset operators and similar). The Person Interested candidates will offer at least 10 years’ experience in urban planning, hospitality/leisure and project management with at least 5 years’ hands-on project management experience across hospitality/leisure projects of various size and complexity including responsibility for site analysis, authority approvals, budget management, design and construction co-ordination and project scheduling. A strong grasp of the Thailand market is essential whilst an ability to successfully operate within a multi-cultural environment is also important. As such, communication and presentation skills must be strong including an ability to influence at all levels of the project development team. Aside from native Thai, a strong written and verbal proficiency in English is essential whilst Chinese would be advantageous (although not essential).
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AVP, Design (Planning)

Corporate Appointment (Owner/Developer) Large-Scale Integrated Resort Location: Bangkok, Thailand The Company The organisation is a noted, highly successful developer and operator of leisure and entertainment venues. It will shortly embark upon a new, ambitious, multi-phased, large-scale urban and integrated resort development in Bangkok. This will be a very long-term development most likely consisting of hotels, retail, F&B, theatre, theme park and many additional leisure & entertainment attractions. As a result, the firm will build a core, corporate team including an immediate requirement for an experienced professional to steer the Design and Master-planning function. The Position Reporting to the Group Head of Design & Planning, the appointed individual will be focused toward optimised space planning and customer-centric design layout proposals across the integrated resort environment. This will include luxury hotels, retail, F&B and entertainment attractions whilst balancing practical (including back-of-house) and aesthetic considerations including lighting, cooling, ventilation, public realm furniture and signage. The role will be responsible for the review of design briefs for each component whilst ensuring alignment to the overall vision of the resort. It will include planning feasibility, urban and environmental studies (traffic, pedestrian, mass tourism and similar) to understand traffic flow, circulation and space interconnectedness that will then form the master plan proposal. The Person Interested candidates will be architecturally-trained (Degree in Architecture or Design) and preferably underpinned by a Masters’ accreditation, complete with appropriate large-scale design and master-planning experience with demonstrable expertise relating to optimised space planning and zoning. This should include an ability to undertake detailed feasibility studies whilst collaborating with multiple project stakeholders across each component of the resort. Aside from native Thai, a strong proficiency in English is essential whilst Chinese would be advantageous (although not essential).
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Analyst / Junior Associate (PE) - Cross-border buy-outs

Analyst / Junior Associate Private Equity Cross-border Buy-outs Location: Singapore The Company A first-class opportunity to a well-respected Private Equity firm and which adopts a medium- to long-term business-building philosophy. The firm has built a global, diverse and empowered environment that encourages creativity and entrepreneurial zest. In Singapore, there is a need to appoint an Analyst/Associate to join its cross-border buy-out team focused toward SE Asia. The Position Reporting to a Senior Associate, the appointed individual will support regional investment transactions consisting of M&A / LBO transactions and ongoing platform-level growth. The appointed individual will perform a key role in evaluating M&A transactions or JV opportunities within a sector-agnostic environment. Naturally, this will include deal analysis, the development of financial projections and company valuations through to deal structuring. The Person Interested candidates will offer a good Degree in Real Estate/Finance/Economics and around 2 years’ experience within investment banking with demonstrable exposure focused toward SE Asia markets. Offering strong modelling proficiency and a track record supporting completed M&A / LBO transactions, the appointed individual will also offer entrepreneurial drive and energy.
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Group Reporting & Finance

High Growth Platform Newly Created Role Salary Circa $ 14000 to 15000 per month plus attractive bonus The Company The company is a rapidly-growing real estate fund and strategic investment management platform focused toward new economy assets within the emerging markets of SE Asia and India. The firm is sponsored by a noted international Private Equity firm offering a wealth of first-tier experience and track record of success. It now seeks to appoint a Head of Finance offering sound, well-rounded technical pedigree complemented by an energetic and entrepreneurial zest. The Position Reporting to the Head of Fund Management, the Head of Finance will oversee the financial operations of the investment funds, including all aspects of fund accounting, valuation, and reporting. This role requires ensuring accurate and timely reporting to investors and maintaining strong relationships with fund administrators, custodians, and other service providers. The Head of Finance will be responsible for maintaining the accounting records for the investment holding entities on a monthly and quarterly basis, preparing consolidated financial statements, and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual group reporting. Additionally, this role involves contributing to the development of financial strategies to ensure alignment with financial management and company goals, as well as providing valuable insights and recommendations through thorough financial analysis and projects. Given the company's current growth phase, the Head of Finance will also be responsible for recruiting and developing a finance team. The Person Interested candidates will ideally offer an Accounting Degree and around 10 years’ post-graduate experience secured within Big Four and Real Estate Fund/PE environments complete with CPA/CA professional accounting qualifications. A self-motivated, organised individual with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, a lively, enquiring mind and a flexible disposition will be essential.
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Senior Analyst / Junior Associate - Real Estate

Global PERE Firm Corporate M&A, JV & Portfolio Investment Location: Singapore The Company A first-class opportunity to join a well-respected, first-tier, global real estate investor, very active and highly influential across the Asia markets whilst holding a strong capital allocation. It presently wishes to appoint a Senior Analyst / Junior Associate for its real estate team The Position Reporting to a Senior Associate whilst collaborating across its real estate team, the appointed individual will support regional investment transactions consisting of corporate M&A and ongoing platform-level growth as well as potential portfolio and asset-level deals. As such, the appointed individual will perform a key role in evaluating LBO / M&A transactions and JV opportunities across the real estate sector as well as portfolio monitoring and reporting. Naturally, this will include acquisition deal analysis, the development of financial projections and company valuations whilst providing support for deal structuring. The platform anticipates very strong growth in these markets and especially given a strategic push to re-balance its APAC portfolio. The Person Interested candidates will offer a good Degree in Real Estate/Finance/Economics and around 4+ years’ real estate investment experience secured within bulge bracket IB, first-tier PERE funds, SWF or international Pension Fund environments. Offering strategic acumen, strong modelling proficiency and a track record supporting completed M&A / LBO transactions, the appointed individual will offer institutional credentials matched by appropriate entrepreneurial drive and energy.
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Associate, Fund Management

Private Equity Real Estate LP/GP Hybrid Location: Tokyo, Japan The Company The organisation is an international Real Estate investor. In the Asia-Pacific region this includes a highly diversified $10bn AUM portfolio of traditional, new economy and alternative assets supporting broad investment strategies from core to opportunistic incorporating asset acquisitions and development. In Tokyo, the firm now wishes to bolster its Fund Management team with the appointment of an Associate. The Position Reporting to the Head of Fund Management, the appointed individual will be exposed to the management all key FM components. This will include the implementation of strategies for both investment and asset management, sector allocation reviews and proposals, portfolio analysis, investor reporting and final underwriting and due diligence reviews of proposed transactions ahead of IC presentations. In addition, a secondary responsibility will include support to a third-party platform in Japan to further bolster its LP/GP hybrid credentials. This is a super opportunity to work within an international firm and a cosmopolitan team environment that offers stability, progressive growth and highly varied strategies within an LP/GP platform. The Person Interested candidates will offer a good Degree (Real Estate, Finance, Economics) from a noted University and around 6-8 years of relevant post-graduate experience. This should ideally have been secured within a Fund Management environment and including early career exposure to transactions across a variety of asset types whilst experience gained within Portfolio Management, Controlling or Fund Management will be preferred and which should include technical skills relating to underwriting, asset-level budgeting and investor reporting. Candidates should be Japanese nationals or foreign talent offering fluent Japanese and English language proficiency.
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Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Well-Respected Organisation Excellent Culture and Work Life Balance Salary Circa - $5000 to $6500 per month plus bonus The Company The client is a well-respected and prominent logistic player that is committed to excellence and providing high value services to its client. Following an internal transfer of the current incumbent, there is now a need to hire an Accounts Receivable (AR) Team Lead to join their finance department. The Position Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the AR Team Lead will assume responsibility for the day-to-day operations concerning Accounts Receivable. This role entails conducting monthly reviews of AR accounts in collaboration with other departments, overseeing Balance Sheet Reviews, and engaging in proactive communication with various stakeholders to resolve outstanding receivables. Furthermore, the AR Team Lead will collaborate closely with other finance teams to ensure the provision of accurate and up-to-date financial information. There will be a need to perform additional ad-hoc duties and projects as they arise. The Person To excel in this position, candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of professional experience, accompanied by an Accountancy Degree or a recognized CA/ACCA qualification. A proven track record in Accounts Receivable is essential. Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, exhibit strong teamwork capabilities, maintain meticulous attention to detail, and thrive in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines. In return, our enterprise offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters growth and empowerment for all team members.
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Regional Head of Sales (APAC)

‘Real Assets’ Energy Efficiency Solutions Dynamic, Fast-growing European Firm Salary: c$175-195k p.a. + bonus The Company Headquartered in Europe, the company develops, operates and maintains AI-controlled heating-cooling solutions for large-scale commercial and industrial buildings. With an ongoing commitment to R&D and a highly collaborative solutions-driven business model, the firm helps its high-profile international clients to consume energy in a smarter, efficient and low-cost manner whilst positively reducing carbon footprint to support Net Zero targets. The company wishes to complement its European success story with accelerated growth across Asia and, consequently, it seeks the appointment of a regional Head of Sales. The Position Based in Singapore, whilst reporting to the C-suite leadership team, the appointed individual will drive regional business development and sales growth, cultivating new opportunities and overseeing successful conversion. There will be a need to gradually hire, lead and inspire a regional sales team (in Singapore and regional markets) whilst retaining a very hands-on role as ‘hunter’ and key account manager covering end-to-end market intelligence, prospecting, delivery of presentations, sales negotiation and after-sales support and engagement. Whilst 90% of the role will be sales-focused, there will be a minor requirement to provide general supervisory and office co-ordination support to the implementation and operations team. This is a fabulous opportunity for an entrepreneurial and culturally-adaptive sales ‘hunter’ to create impact and drive the growth of an innovative leader of energy-efficient ‘real asset’ building systems. The Person Interested candidates will probably offer a good Degree although a proven track record in direct B2B solution sales is more important. Natural sales acumen, inner drive and solid leadership/supervisory experience are key characteristics. Prior SE Asia or full regional sales experience will be preferred complemented by excellent communication and negotiation skills. Entrepreneurial zest will be appreciated. Whilst an interest to drive sustainable ‘real asset’ energy-efficient solutions will be advantageous, prior exposure to this sector is unimportant relative to a proven record and ‘punchy’ drive. Interested individuals should have current or prior experience in Asia whilst worldly experience gained in other international markets (Europe/US/ANZ) may be desirable. Page 1 of 1
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SVP, Project Management

Real Estate Investor/Developer Newly-Created Position Location: Singapore The Company The organisation is a regional real estate investor/developer. In Singapore it has built an impressive commercial and residential portfolio. Aside from the need to deliver current landmark projects, it has ambitious plans for ongoing selective growth. As a result, the firm has a pressing need to appoint a suitably-experienced, architecturally-trained Senior Project Management to steer multiple high-value development projects. The Position Operating within a vertically-integrated development environment, the appointed individual will provide senior leadership whilst steering a large project delivery team. The scope will include managing critical project responsibilities, milestone management and progress reporting (CEO and other key corporate stakeholders) for complex, high-value, mixed use projects. This will include architectural design (brief, concept, design standards, regulatory compliance, development feasibility advice) and key project management responsibility (tender exercises, collaboration with BD/Marketing regarding land acquisitions / use of space and design concepts, budget and cost management, programme and project planning and monitoring). There will be need to drive alignment of internal departments (Design, M&E, construction, BD, Marketing), the appointment, management and motivation of contractors, as well as external liaison with local authorities for planning and approval processes. In particular, the appointed individual will develop and implement forward-thinking design strategies whilst championing an environment of innovation and creativity as well as ensuring sustainability principles are incorporated into the design and construction process with ensuing data collection and sustainability reporting. The Person Interested candidates will be architecturally-trained (Degree in Architecture or Design) and preferably underpinned by a Masters’ accreditation, complete with around 15-20 years’ relevant experience delivering high-value, high-spec, large-scale mixed use commercial and residential projects with experience gained within Singapore and international markets. A proven record of successfully-completed projects (full life-cycle with an ability to drive design and perform analysis of cost structures and feasibility studies), strong leadership, organisational and communication skills are all preferred traits and experience sought for this appointment. Depending upon relevant experience, the company will offer an annual salary of around $230-250k +/-.
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Maintenance and Utility Manager

Chief Marketing Officer

Assistant Manager / Manager, Investor Relations

AVP, Project Co-ordination & Planning

AVP, Design (Planning)

Analyst / Junior Associate (PE) - Cross-border buy-outs

Group Reporting & Finance

Senior Analyst / Junior Associate - Real Estate

Associate, Fund Management

Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Regional Head of Sales (APAC)

SVP, Project Management

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