Chief of Staff to the President & Co-Founder

We are looking for a Chief of Staff to provide strategic and financial support to the President at our parent company, Caldecott Music Group — a global ecosystem behind a portfolio of music companies spanning digital creation (BandLab Technologies), media (NME), and manufacturing, retail, and distribution (Vista Musical Instruments). Why this role This role partners closely with the President & Co-Founder on strategic, financial, and operational priorities across the group, and is a high-speed apprenticeship in senior leadership. It offers direct exposure to high-impact decisions across M&A, partnerships, and global strategy, with the opportunity to work across multiple parts of the business rather than within a single function. The Chief of Staff will act as a force multiplier to the President, helping structure decisions, drive key initiatives, and ensure alignment across teams. For the right person, this role provides a pathway into senior leadership positions within the group. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate acquisitions, partnerships, and capital allocation strategies across the group. Investment Analysis: Conduct valuation analysis, including DCF and comparable company analysis, for potential organic and inorganic growth opportunities. Performance Tracking: Develop and monitor KPIs and financial metrics for CMG’s business units. Group Strategy: Coordinate and contribute to strategic roadmap, budgeting and strategic planning processes, ensuring financial targets align with the group's long-term objectives. 2. Partnerships, Business Development & M&A Transaction Coordination: Lead end-to-end M&A processes, including managing deal flow, overseeing due diligence workstreams with external advisors, and maintaining virtual data rooms. Business Development & Partnerships: Support the President in the commercial and financial structuring of global partnerships, joint ventures, and acquisition targets. Investor Relations & Market Intelligence: Produce data-driven research on market trends and competitor strategy to identify potential M&A targets, strategic partners and investors within the music and media sectors. External Engagement: Serve as a point of contact for corporate partners, investment banks, legal counsel. 3. Executive Support & Business Operations Strategic Proxy: Act as a thought partner to the President, helping structure priorities and decisions, and driving cross-functional initiatives to ensure teams keep momentum and hit their targets. Strategic Communication: Manage investor updates and draft materials for board-level discussions to ensure a unified voice across the group. Systems & Automation: Proactively identify inefficiencies and use AI tools to automate group-wide workflows (e.g., building a partner CRM or streamlining reporting). Operational Cadence: Improve meetings, follow-ups, and decision tracking to increase overall organizational effectiveness. What we’re looking for Experience & Background 5+ years in Management Consulting, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, or Private Equity. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field. Technical & Analytical Advanced financial modelling and valuation (e.g. DCF, comps). Strong understanding of investment processes and M&A mechanics. Ability to translate complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders. Ways of Working Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail. Ability to structure ambiguous problems into clear, data-driven recommendations. Proactive approach — identifying inefficiencies and suggesting improvements, not just executing tasks. Sound judgment and prioritisation in fast-paced, high-context environments. Communication & Stakeholder Management Clear and concise communicator, comfortable preparing board-level materials. Experience working with senior stakeholders. Additional Interest in the intersection of music and technology is a significant plus. Location & Benefits This role is based at our headquarters in Singapore, and requires local presence. Benefits: Healthcare, dental insurance Annual bonus Hybrid work arrangement Paid annual leave, sick leave, childcare leave, volunteer leave and maternity leave BandLab Technologies staff discount