The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) is a not-for-profit organisation established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in 2024 to harness technology and foster innovation for more efficient, resilient, and inclusive financial ecosystems through global partnerships. GFTN organises convening forums, offers advisory services on innovation ecosystems, provides access to transformative digital platforms, and invest in technology startups with the potential for growth and positive social impact through its venture fund.

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior leader to drive revenue growth through government partnerships in India, while working closely with the CCO to deploy GFTN's strategic narrative as a core lever for deal origination, stakeholder alignment, and programme visibility.

This role operates at the intersection of policy, revenue, and execution, ensuring that GFTN not only secures and delivers high-value public sector mandates, but does so in a way that aligns with national priorities and reinforces GFTN's positioning as a trusted implementation partner.

The role will be responsible for building and scaling GFTN's India platform through government engagement, programme structuring, and ecosystem partnerships, while leveraging narrative and communications to accelerate outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Government Engagement & Revenue Origination & Deal Closure

Lead end-to-end revenue generation from state and central government bodies in India, including:

MeitY
DPIIT
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Skill Development
State IT / Electronics departments
Build and manage a strong pipeline of government-funded and PPP opportunities
Build and manage senior relationships with:
Chief Secretaries, IT Secretaries, Finance Secretaries
Central ministries and regulatory bodies
Position GFTN as a trusted advisory and implementation partner and secure new clients from the Indian government.
Translate government priorities (AI, fintech, employment, digital public infrastructure) into funded, executable programmes

Programme Structuring & Commercial Design

Co-create programmes with governments that combine:
Advisory and policy support
Capacity building, upskilling, and employment generation
Technology deployment and innovation
Design and implement commercial models, including:
Retainers
Outcome-based contracts
Blended finance structures
Ensure programmes are aligned with state and national economic priorities

Ecosystem & Partnership Development

Build revenue-generating partnerships with:

Global technology firms
Financial institutions
Investors and capital providers
Academic and skilling institutions
Anchor GFTN programmes within state and national economic strategies
Enable and scale cross-border corridors, including:
India–Singapore
India–Japan
India–Gulf

Strategic Communications & Narrative Deployment

Narrative Deployment & Positioning

Apply GFTN's global narrative framework to:
Position programmes such as BharatNetra
Align state-level initiatives with national priorities
Shape programme narratives around:
Employment generation
GDP growth
Digital transformation and resilience

Deal Enablement through Communications

Use communications strategically to:
Open doors with government stakeholders
Shape perception and build trust
Accelerate deal origination and closure
Develop high-impact materials, including:
Government op-eds
Leadership speeches
Strategic briefing notes

Media & Thought Leadership (India)

Drive engagement with top-tier Indian media, including:
Economic Times
Business Standard
Mint
The Hindu
Position GFTN leadership and programmes to:
Build credibility with policymakers
Signal momentum and execution capability

Platform Amplification

Support the communications and PR for GFTN forums and integrate India programmes into:
Singapore FinTech Festival
Black Swan Summit
Point Zero Forum
Japan and other regional forums
Ensure government partners gain global visibility and validation

Stakeholder Communications

Design communication strategies for:
Government stakeholders
Industry partners
Investors and global ecosystem participants
Ensure alignment between:
Policy messaging
Programme execution
Public narrative

Key Outcomes / KPIs

Revenue generated from government and quasi-government engagements
Conversion of MoUs into funded and implemented programmes
Strength and depth of senior government relationships
Quality and impact of narrative positioning (media, policy visibility, thought leadership)

Candidate Profile

10–15+ years of experience in marketing, partnership development and revenue generation across:
Government and industry engagement
Public sector advisory
Capacity Building and Upskilling programmes
Strong network across:
Indian central and state governments, industry, multilateral organisations, media, diplomacy, and academia
Demonstrated experience in:
Revenue origination and deal closure
Structuring multi-stakeholder programmes
Working at the intersection of industry, policy, academia execution
Ability to operate in a high-ambiguity, high-impact environment
Strong strategic communication instincts, with the ability to leverage narrative to drive outcomes

Assistant Director, Government Partnerships and Growth (India)