Celine Tay

CEO

Singapore, Singapore14 yrs 11 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Decade of experience in Executive Search.
  • Expertise across diverse industries including FinTech and Healthcare.
  • Proven track record in building strategic talent solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Executive Recruiter specializing in FinTech, Legal, and Compliance sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive SearchHr AdvisoryE-commerceGame DevelopmentTalent AcquisitionRecruitingRecruitmentTransactional Risk Insurance

Other Skills

Talent solutionsSales operationsLogistics managementFinanceMarketingStakeholder managementClient managementCorporate LawRecruitment AdvertisingPermanent PlacementAMLEmployment LawMergers & AcquisitionsConsultingMergers

About

With a decade of experience in Executive Search, my expertise lies in HR, Sales & Marketing, Underwriting, Risk, Legal, and Compliance functions across a diverse range of industries, including FinTech, Banking, Traditional & Alternative Asset Management, Insurance, Healthcare, Technology, and Hospitality. Throughout my career, I have partnered closely with CEOs, CFOs, General Counsels, Chief Compliance Officers, HRBPs and TA teams to shape hiring strategies, conduct market mapping, manage candidate pipelines, and drive offer execution - helping organizations attract and retain top talent. Recognizing the importance of gaining deeper commercial insights, I made a purposeful transition into a short-term in-house Regional Talent Acquisition role at one of Singapore’s leading e-commerce companies. This experience has allowed me to bridge the gap between agency and corporate recruitment, equipping me to be a more holistic and strategic partner to businesses moving forward. At ShopBack, my role involved regional hiring efforts across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Tech Support, and Business Development functions. I recruited for key markets including the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore. Working closely with stakeholders across the region, our team developed tailored talent strategies that aligned with business goals and market dynamics. To me, recruitment is not about executing transactions, hitting KPIs, or closing roles: it’s about building long-lasting, meaningful partnerships and providing thoughtful counsel on career growth and development. I believe that with sincerity and genuine, thoughtful conversations, I can help the people I work with flourish by making the most of the opportunities and circumstances they are given.

Experience

Evolute - executive search

Director - Executive Search (HR, Legal, Risk & Compliance)

Jul 2025Present · 8 mos · Singapore · Hybrid

  • At Evolute, we are a boutique consulting firm specializing in Executive Search and HR advisory, helping organizations unlock their potential through strategic talent solutions. Our approach combines deep industry expertise with a personalized, people-first philosophy, ensuring each engagement is tailored, thoughtful, and outcome-driven.
  • Grounded in our core values—People-Centricity, Dedication, and Excellence—we bring a unique dual-lens perspective, blending hands-on HR experience with strategic consulting insights. Whether it's identifying visionary leaders or enhancing HR capabilities, we partner closely with our clients to deliver solutions that truly align with their culture, challenges, and growth ambitions.
Executive SearchHR advisoryTalent solutions

Shopback

Talent Acquisition

Apr 2025Jun 2025 · 2 mos · Singapore · On-site

  • I focus on regional hiring efforts across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Tech Support, and Business Develoment functions, recruiting for key markets including the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.
  • Working closely with stakeholders across the region, my role is to develop and execute tailored talent strategies that align with business goals and market dynamics.
Talent AcquisitionRecruitingStakeholder management

The learning arcade sg

Founder & Creative Director

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Singapore

  • This passion project has me managing all aspects of a children's game development and enrichment business, with hands-on experience in operations and business growth.
  • Product Launch: Slowly gaining experience in product launches, managing procurement, logistics, and sales operations
  • E-commerce & Sales Operations: In the process of building an online business, overseeing platform setup, product listings, order fulfillment, and customer service
  • Logistics & Procurement Management: Coordinating end-to-end supply chain processes, working with multiple vendors and suppliers
  • Finance & Compliance: Managing budgeting, financial planning, and regulatory considerations, ensuring sustainable business operations.
  • Marketing & Customer Engagement: Developing and executing marketing campaigns, social media strategies, and branding initiatives to drive sales and customer loyalty.
  • Talent Acquisition: Hiring campaigns for freelance professionals in the area of sales, design and marketing
Game developmentE-commerceSales operationsLogistics managementFinanceMarketing

Taylor root

3 roles

Director (Head of Financial Services, Legal and Transactional Risk Insurance)

Promoted

Jul 2021Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • At Taylor Root, I single-handedly built a credible book of business in the transactional risk insurance space, specialising in the recruitment of brokers and underwriters across contingent and transactional risk insurance for insurers and MGAs.
  • Beyond insurance, I am a trusted partner to banks, traditional asset managers, private equity firms, hedge funds, crypto and fintech firms, and insurers, supporting their legal, risk, and compliance talent needs.
  • Alongside my client work, I actively trained and mentored teammates, helping to instil best practices in candidate management, business development, and client service excellence. My approach is grounded in building long-term, value-driven partnerships, providing thoughtful career advice, and maintaining a deep understanding of both client and candidate goals to drive sustainable success.
Transactional risk insuranceRecruitmentClient management

Associate Director

Promoted

Jul 2019Jul 2021 · 2 yrs

Senior Consultant

Apr 2018Jun 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Established in 1989, Taylor Root is globally renowned as one of the world’s largest and most successful legal and compliance recruitment consultancies, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Milan, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Sydney and New York.
  • Our coverage (permanent and interim), ranges from recruiting Paralegals and Newly Qualified through to Partners and General Counsel. Our client base includes global and boutique law firms as well as multinational corporations and international banking and financial institutions on a truly global basis.
  • For more information, visit Taylor Root at http://www.taylorroot.com.

Private tutoring

Educator

Mar 2014Mar 2018 · 4 yrs

Calico asia recruitment pte ltd

Consultant

Jan 2013Feb 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo · One Raffles Place, Singapore

  • Calico Asia is an executive search consultancy dedicated to the provision of tailored recruitment solutions and consulting services throughout Asia. A true specialist in the region, our team manages search and selection assignments and provides recruitment solutions and consultancy services for the legal and compliance communities.
  • Based in Singapore, our experienced consultants are on hand to provide bespoke recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates.

Recruit legal (searchasia consulting pte ltd)

Consultant

Jan 2011Jan 2013 · 2 yrs

Education

Anglo-Chinese Junior College

National University of Singapore

Bachelor's degree

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