aaru - Deployment Lead, APAC

• Own client relationships end-to-end, from discovery and scoping through deployment and long-term collaboration • Represent Aaru in senior client settings — CEOs, CMOs, and C-suite equivalents — with the presence and polish to make every interaction land • Execute complex, high-quality deliverables independently and at speed, translating rough direction into client-ready outputs • Coordinate across engineering, product, and commercial teams to keep deployments on track and clients well-served • Identify and scope new engagement opportunities across industries • YOU MAY BE A FIT IF • You have 2+ years at a top consulting firm, investment bank, or in a strategic operations role at a high-growth startup — and you've owned workstreams or client relationships, not just supported them • You're self-directed in ambiguity — you can shape an unclear ask into a crisp workstream, flag issues early, and deliver without hand-holding • You have strong analytical skills and can work fluently with complex data and communicate findings clearly in writing and in person • You're excited to work fully in-person in and bring genuine curiosity about AI and global affairs • STRONG CANDIDATES MAY ALSO • Have operated across multiple countries in the APAC region and can navigate the commercial, cultural, and regulatory differences between markets • Have proficiency in Python or familiarity with AI tools and complex software • Have a background in technology or engineering • Have experience implementing and executing projects across long timescales • This role is based in Singapore. Aaru is an in-person company, working 5 days a week in office. Candidates are expected to be located within the country or open to relocation.