Asia-Pacific Director

IVSC Asia-Pacific Director

The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC), headquartered in London, is the global

valuation standards setter, responsible for developing the global approach to valuation through high

quality standards and encouraging professionalism. IVSC is overseen by a Board of Trustees chaired

by Ms. Lim Hwee Hua, a former Singapore Finance Minister.

Our standards boards are formed of valuation leaders from around the world who issue the global

approach to valuation. IVS cover financial reporting, secured lending, capital adequacy, disputes,

liquidation, M&A, IPOs, tax and other purposes so are integral to financial stability as well as giving

confidence for inward investment.

The IVSC has consultative status within the United Nations Economic and Social Council, and our

approach has been recognised by the World Bank, Asia Development Bank and International

Monetary Fund (IMF) in certain jurisdictions. We are a not-for-profit organisation working in the

public interest, with key leaders from valuation professional organisations, major valuation

businesses, universities, Ministers and government department leaders, some of the largest

investors in the world, major regulators and other renowned standard setters. We have over 240

member and sponsor organisations. www.ivsc.org

The IVSC is looking to recruit an IVSC Asia-Pacific Director based in Singapore. The role of IVSC Asia-

Pacific Director reports to the Chief Executive and will include the following components:

• Engagement with investors, professional services firms, universities, Ministers, regulatory

leaders, development banks, APEC, valuation professional organisations, accountancy bodies

• Speaking at conferences, events and webinars on behalf of IVSC

• Hosting events and webinars with partner organisations

• Attracting new members and sponsors to IVSC and growing a team to support both the global

approach and regional outreach

• Working with an IVSC Asia-Pacific Committee on outreach and stakeholder engagement

• Lead occasional research projects

Skills required:

• A track record of being able to effectively communicate and sell a proposition

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to positively engage a variety of stakeholders with

different backgrounds and cultures

• Strong understanding of business and the benefits of standards and professionalism.

• Excellent spoken and written English language skills and a strong public speaker

• Experience of working with board level stakeholders

• Entrepreneurial business development skillset able to help grow and develop IVSC

• A relevant qualification and additional language skills would be advantageous but not essential

This role would suit somebody looking to apply their extensive and senior-level expertise in a role

which incorporates both strategy and business development components, and who is motivated by

working in the public interest. You might be a former partner or board member looking to build a

legacy with a not-for-profit, you might be a motivated senior manager or director looking to grow

your impact in a new environment. You would need to be a confident self-starter willing and able to

able to work proactively as part of a small team from the outset, seeking to establish and grow this

over the medium term.

The IVSC is engaged in dialogue at the very highest levels within the financial sector and this high-

profile role will be a driving force behind the continued evolution and professionalisation of

valuation across Asia Pacific.

Whilst ideally the role would be full-time there is flexibility around this for an exceptional

professional.

Location: Singapore

The IVSC Asia-Pacific Director will enjoy a strong rewards package including a good salary, potential

to earn a performance related bonus, flexible working hours and 27 days vacation per year.

Please apply with a covering letter and CV to [email protected]