CEO - Financial Services
Keller Executive Search
| Company | Keller Executive Search |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | Shanghai |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Contract |
| Level | Executive |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workable) |
Description
Our client is an established international financial services organisation. They specialise in commercial lending and leasing and operate across multiple continents. Their clients are primarily mid-sized to large corporations. The Shanghai office is a key part of their global business and has a stable, experienced team. They are looking for an experienced General Manager and CEO to lead the China business on a fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for performance, people and strategy. 我们的客户是一家成熟的国际金融服务机构,专注于商业借贷与融资租赁,业务遍及多个大洲,主要服务中大型企业客户。其上海办公室是集团全球业务的重要组成部分,团队稳定、经验丰富。 客户现寻访一位经验丰富的总经理兼首席执行官,以固定期限合同形式领导中国业务。候选人将全面负责业绩、团队与战略工作。 Key Responsibilities • Lead the full operation of the subsidiary and take accountability for business results and compliance. • Develop and execute commercial strategy in line with group direction. • Own the P&L, including budget management, cost control and KPI delivery within a matrix structure. • Lead a team of approximately eight direct reports and build a high-performance culture. • Drive business development and strengthen client and vendor relationships. • Oversee all key functions including risk, portfolio management, collections, legal, finance and IT. • Represent the subsidiary within the broader international group. • Embed a performance culture that reflects both German and Chinese business values. 主要职责 • 全面领导子公司运营,对业务成果与合规管理承担完全责任。 • 在集团战略方向下制定并执行商业策略。 • 全权负责损益管理,包括预算管控、成本控制及矩阵架构内的关键绩效指标达成。 • 领导约8名直接下属,建立高绩效团队文化。 • 推进业务拓展,巩固客户与供应商关系。 • 统筹风险、资产组合、催收、法务、财务及信息技术等核心职能。 • 代表子公司参与集团国际架构内的沟通协调。 • 构建融合德国与中国商业价值观的高绩效文化。 Requirements Required Qualifications • University degree or equivalent, preferably in economics, finance or business. • Ten or more years of experience in commercial lending and/or leasing. • At least three years of leadership experience in an international setting. • Proven experience managing a comparable business with full P&L responsibility. • Solid background across sales, credit, operations and portfolio management. • Fluent English. Chinese language skills are highly desirable. • Strong understanding of Chinese business culture. • Familiarity with German corporate culture and working practices. Preferr