Business Details
24 Years
experience
Executive Search Services in Singapore
Strategic Search Partners was founded in 2002 by seasoned financial market and executive search professionals committed to elevating industry standards through professionalism and insight. Our people-first approach prioritizes understanding client needs and candidate aspirations, ensuring alignment between organizational goals and individual capabilities. We employ a research-driven methodology, leveraging an extensive database of contacts while emphasizing direct engagement with hiring managers to refine role requirements.Our team's dedication to hard work and evening/weekend availability ensures timely delivery of qualified candidates across banking, finance, logistics, and supply chain sectors. With a compact organizational structure, we maintain control over our core principles of respect, transparency, and partnership in all client and candidate interactions.
Services
Executive Search
Banking Recruitment
Logistics Hiring
Wealth Management Roles
Human Resources Placement
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of specialized experience in financial markets and logistics executive search
- Our research-based methodology ensures precise candidate-role alignment
- We maintain direct engagement with hiring managers for accurate role profiling
- Our compact team guarantees consistent adherence to core values and quality control
- We offer industry-specific expertise in banking, finance, and supply chain leadership searches
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior leadership talent for banking, finance, and logistics sectors. We combine database research with direct market outreach to find candidates matching technical requirements and cultural fit. Our consultants conduct in-depth interviews and provide comprehensive assessments of candidates' strengths and development areas. We facilitate negotiations considering both financial and non-financial factors to ensure successful placements.
Banking Recruitment
Specialized recruitment solutions for banking roles including front-office, mid-office, and executive positions. We focus on fixed income, credit, treasury, and private banking functions across Singapore and Hong Kong. Our team understands complex financial instruments and regulatory requirements, ensuring candidates possess both technical expertise and client relationship skills. We maintain ongoing relationships with banking professionals for timely market insights.
Logistics Hiring
Targeted talent acquisition for logistics and supply chain management roles, including general management and specialized positions. We address industry-specific challenges like sustainability initiatives and automation projects. Our consultants understand operational requirements across freight, warehousing, and distribution sectors. We provide candidates with proven track records in safety protocols, process optimization, and cross-border operations management.
Wealth Management Roles
Recruitment services for wealth management professionals including portfolio managers, financial planners, and relationship managers. We focus on private banking roles requiring expertise in structured products, asset allocation, and client advisory services. Our candidates demonstrate experience in managing high-net-worth client portfolios and regulatory compliance. We emphasize interpersonal skills and product knowledge in our selection process.
Mid Office Support
Specialized recruitment for mid-office functions including risk management, compliance, and internal audit roles. We serve investment banks, private equity firms, and financial institutions requiring professionals with technical expertise in Basel II, credit risk assessment, and regulatory frameworks. Our candidates possess experience in implementing compliance systems and managing operational risks across financial organizations.
People
David Powe
Managing Director
David Powe co-founded Strategic Search Partners with 25+ years of executive search experience in financial markets. Recognized as a top headhunting executive in Asia, he specializes in fixed income roles and leads complex leadership searches for multinational institutions.
Kai Sieng Fung
Director
Kai Sieng Fung brings extensive expertise in financial services recruitment, particularly in debt capital markets. Ranked among Asia's top headhunters, he focuses on connecting clients with senior professionals possessing technical excellence and strategic vision in banking operations.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in financial services, logistics, and supply chain executive search with particular expertise in banking, wealth management, and operational leadership roles.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We use a research-based approach combining database analysis, direct market outreach, and in-depth interviews to assess technical skills, cultural fit, and leadership potential.
Do you operate outside Singapore?
Yes, we conduct searches across Asia with particular focus on Singapore, Hong Kong, and regional markets for banking and logistics roles.
What makes your firm different?
Our people-first approach combines industry specialization, evening/weekend availability, and long-term client partnerships to deliver tailored leadership solutions.
How are search timelines managed?
We establish clear timelines during initial consultations and maintain weekly progress updates while maintaining flexibility for urgent hiring needs.
