Jessica L.
About Jessica L.
Jessica L. is a Corporate Development Manager with extensive experience in finance and trade innovation. She has contributed to various projects and partnerships that enhance digital trade finance and has a strong academic background in business administration and finance.
Current Role at Contour
Jessica L. serves as the Corporate Development Manager at Contour, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on corporate strategy and development initiatives. She has played a significant role in establishing partnerships, including the collaboration with ThoughtWorks China, aimed at enhancing digital trade finance solutions. Her contributions have been pivotal in positioning Contour as a leader in trade digitalisation.
Previous Experience in Corporate Finance
Before joining Contour, Jessica L. held various roles in corporate finance. She worked at Tessa Therapeutics Ltd as a Corporate Finance Analyst for eight months in 2020. Prior to that, she was an Analyst at Ginward Ltd. from 2017 to 2019. Her earlier internships included a position at DBS Bank as a Management Intern in SME Banking Innovation and a Corporate Finance Internship at Impact Investment Exchange (IIX).
Education and Qualifications
Jessica L. earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Finance from the National University of Singapore, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. She also completed the INSA Lyon – NUS French Immersion Program in 2014. Prior to her university education, she achieved GCE 'A' Levels at Raffles Junior College from 2011 to 2012.
Contributions to Trade Finance Initiatives
During her career, Jessica L. has contributed to significant trade finance initiatives. Notably, she facilitated trade growth for Bangladesh SMEs through the implementation of the first domestic letter of credit. She was also involved in the launch of the Future of Finance Lab in Singapore, which focuses on innovation in trade finance.
Achievements in Fundraising and Governance
Jessica L. played a key role in the Series A+ fundraising for Contour, which involved investment from leading trade banks. She has also been involved in governance-related matters, including company KPI reporting and participation in quarterly board meetings, ensuring effective management oversight.