John Chia
About John Chia
John Chia is a Product Manager at Partior with extensive experience in financial services and a background in accounting and business development.
Current Role at Partior
John Chia serves as a Product Manager at Partior, where he plays a key role in the development of a global shared ledger aimed at transforming traditional cross-border payments. His work focuses on reducing frictions and latency in payment processes, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing efficiency in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
John Chia has extensive experience in the financial services industry, particularly within the Banking and Payments sectors. Prior to his current role, he worked at Accenture as a Strategy & Consulting professional specializing in Financial Services for three years. He also held positions at KPMG Singapore and SeaMoney, where he managed product development related to payments.
Educational Background in Accounting and Finance
John Chia has a solid educational foundation in accounting and finance. He studied at Oxford Brookes University, earning a BSc (Hons) in Accounting. Additionally, he completed various qualifications with ACCA, including a Professional Qualification and an Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Business. His studies at Temasek Polytechnic in Business Process & Systems Engineering further complement his expertise.
Involvement in Project Ubin
John Chia was involved in Project Ubin, a collaborative initiative between the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the financial industry. This project aimed to explore the use of blockchain technology in the financial sector and laid the groundwork for the development of Partior, highlighting his contributions to innovative financial solutions.
Early Career and Internships
John Chia began his career with various internships, including an Audit Intern position at Kwan Wong Tan & Hong and a Process Engineer Intern role at HME Technologies Pte Ltd. He also gained experience in business development and marketing at Arcadier, which provided him with a diverse skill set early in his professional journey.