Venture Capital and Community Lead

Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses in South-East Asia. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups to realise their full potential.

Founded in 2018 by former Lazada founders and executives, Aspire has raised over USD 200M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. To power our solutions we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise.

In 2020 we were awarded Hottest Startup by Singapore Business Review and Finalist MAS Fintech Awards, and in 2021 were named in LinkedIn's Top 5 Startups to work for in Singapore.

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team. We are a team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international backgrounds. We team up to reach the highest standards in what we do, and don't take NO for an answer.

We are expanding rapidly. Are you a top talent? Are you passionate about entrepreneurship? Join us and make an impact in the fintech space.

About the Role

You will drive Aspire's growth among startups and SMBs by working with VCs, accelerators, industry organizations, and other groups. Working closely with the Head of Sales, you will take ownership of end-to-end strategy and execution in Singapore and beyond.

This role offers the opportunity to build a new customer engagement channel from the ground up - while enjoying support and collaboration within an established team. Success means you will personally have a hand in enabling thousands of businesses to thrive throughout Southeast Asia.

What will you be doing?

• Lead ecosystem relationships - create and capture demand for Aspire's offerings by working with partner organizations, including venture capital firms, accelerators, and industry groups throughout Southeast Asia
• Grow the community - Build and curate a community of finance professionals across the region, developing Aspire as a preeminent partner and thought leader
• Engage the community - Develop and execute events, programs, and potentially products (e.g. membership and education programs) that attract new customers
• Increase reach and presence - host and participate in conferences, speaking engagements, and networking events in conjunction with the Marketing team
• Shaping strategy - Make the case for prioritizing among different market opportunities based on firsthand experience and data, engaging with sales development, marketing, and other teams to drive go-to-market strategy

We would love to get to know you if you have the following:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 6+ years of work experience, ideally in a metrics-driven sales environment
• Combination of entrepreneurial, analytical, and commercial attitudes
• Willingness to "get things done" in the face of ambiguity
• Experience with community management and content creation
• Ability to build deep relationships with industry stakeholders
• A growth mindset coupled with both confidence and humility
• Experience at a growth-stage technology / software company
• Passion for working with startups and SMEs

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