Beyond Wealth
Who We Are;
8VI Holdings Limited (“8VI”) is a Singapore-based company operating through numerous locations across the Asia Pacific region dedicated to the concept of Total WealthCare.
Established in 2008, VI College is the region’s leading financial education provider, offering support to a global community of graduates and investors. Through its flagship investment and educational programmes, VI College, operating under the Group’s umbrella, oversees the Portfolio Care segment, which is exclusively committed to fostering and nurturing financial health and wealth.
Within the framework of holistic wealth management solutions, the Group extends its expertise through Vastus Wealth and 8VI FIN Malaysia. These entities serve as the vanguard of the Protection Care segment, focusing on the safeguarding of assets, health, and legacies. Their mission is to provide robust protection against unforeseen circumstances, ensuring long-term peace of mind and unwavering financial stability.
AlphaVI, as an integral part of the Group, occupies a distinct position in the realm of Preventive Health. Its primary objective is to advance the quality of life and extend the health span of individuals across all dimensions of wellness through proactive measures and timely intervention.
Our Journey;
2023Our Leadership Team;
Our leadership team comprises an aligned group of ordinary individuals who have put their hearts into achieving extraordinary results.
* Board of Directors & Key Management
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Clive Tan
Non-Executive Chairman
Appointed: September 2015
As the non-Executive Chairman, Clive offers strategic guidance encompassing business planning and development, corporate policies, and risk management practices for the Group. He also sits on the Board of ASX-listed company, 8I Holdings Ltd.
Read Full BioClive holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education from the National Institute of Education and an Honours Degree in Mechanical and Production Engineering from the Nanyang Technological University. He also attended the University of Technology, Sydney on an academic exchange programme. He began his professional career in the public education sector in Singapore.
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Ken Chee
Executive Director & CEO
Appointed: January 2019
Ken, as the co-founder and CEO of the Group, is integral to its operations and strategic development. He serves as the originator and primary trainer for various financial education, personal development, and mentorship programs, playing a pivotal role in the Group's initiatives in these areas.
Read Full BioHe has more than 20 years of professional experience across business development, operations, strategy and marketing from his past roles in data management firms including Quicken (Singapore) and Telekurs Financial.
Ken was awarded the Spirit of Enterprise, Honoree Award in 2005 by the President of Singapore for outstanding business results. He is also a Young Presidents’ Organisation member under the Singapore Chapter.
Ken graduated from the Singapore Polytechnic with a Diploma in Banking and Financial Services, and the University of Queensland with a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration. He also attended Columbia Business School in New York and graduated from its Executive Program in Value Investing. Ken also serves on the Board of ASX-listed company, 8I Holdings Ltd.
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Ng Tiong Gee
Independent Director
Appointed: November 2021
Ng Tiong Gee is currently the Chairman of Yellow Pages Pte Ltd, an online directory and digital marketing company, where he is leading the digital transformation of a 50-year-old business. He is a prominent industry leader with substantial experience in the information technology sector and strategic human resource management.
Read Full BioHe was previously the Senior Vice President for Technology of Resorts World Sentosa, as well as Chief Information Officer and Chief Human Resource Officer of United Test and Assembly Center Ltd. Prior to that, Tiong Gee was STATS ChipPAC Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Information Officer. Between 1988 and 1992, he held various key engineering positions working on Computer Integrated Manufacturing and AI at Digital Equipment Singapore, now part of Hewlett-Packard, and has previously worked at Siemens Microelectronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (now known as Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific) and Gateway Incorporated.
Mr Ng is the founding President of *Tech Talent Assembly, an NTUC-affiliated association and lectures in NUS Strategic Technology Management Institute. He also serves on the boards of GYP Properties, Pacific Radiance, Y Ventures and Ren Ci Hospital.
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Philip Forrest
Independent Director
Appointed: November 2021
Philip Forrest has lived in South East Asia for 40 years and in Singapore for over 30 years and has contributed to the commercial relationship between Australia and Asia.
Read Full BioHe reinforces that contribution through directorships, involvement in not-for-profit organisations, and the provision of consultation and advice. Since 1991, he has headed three international banks (Westpac, NatWest and ANZ), with wide-ranging regional responsibilities. His most recent banking position was Asia Head for ANZ Bank, with responsibility for all the Bank’s activities in eleven countries from Japan to Indonesia.
Philip was previously a Non-Executive, Independent Director of an ASX-listed company (a component of the All Ordinaries Index) with activities in Asia and Australia, and he continues to be an Independent Director of several of the company’s international subsidiaries.
Philip is an Honorary Life Member of The Australian Chamber of Commerce Singapore, and a Member of the Governing Council of the Singapore Institute of Directors. He is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the Australian Institute for Business and Economics. In June 2022, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition for his significant services to Australia-Singapore business relations.
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Chris Chan
CEO
Vastus WealthWith over 25 years of experience as a techpreneur, investor and wealth consultant, Chris leads Vastus Wealth’s overall business direction, and fosters a culture of excellence and client service in Singapore.
Read Full BioBefore helming Vastus Wealth, Chris had previously founded and retired from a highly accomplished wealth consulting group in Singapore with over 80 partners and associates known for their professionalism. He has since devoted himself as a catalyst to drive the professional development and digital transformation in the financial planning industry. As a well-respected industry mentor, he has personally impacted tens of thousands of business leaders and financial professionals across Asia in their business growth and personal wealth creation.
He has also contributed numerous articles to various publications and has been frequently invited to speak at various financial institutions and conferences in the region.
Chris founded Vastus Wealth to journey with businesses and families in the discovery, empowerment and transformation of their financial future.
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Lynne Chai
CEO
8VI FINWith nearly a decade of experience in the financial education industry, Lynne has cultivated a deep-rooted passion for empowering individuals to build sustainable wealth.
Read Full BioShe embarked on her career as a Finance & HR executive and swiftly demonstrated her potential, honing her leadership skills over time.
As the former General Manager of VI College, Malaysia, Lynne played a pivotal role in spearheading the digital transformation and strategic growth of the company’s business operations. Now, as the founding CEO of 8VI FIN, Lynne continues to make a positive impact in the financial planning field.
Her unwavering commitment in empowering others, combined with her entrepreneurial spirit and vision, is expected to bring a positive impact to the industry.
With her expertise and dedication, Lynne is poised to continue driving change and helping individuals and families achieve financial success. Overall, her journey is a testament to her commitment to empowering others and transforming their financial futures.
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Joshua See
CEO
AlphaVIJoshua See is the CEO of AlphaVI, where his primary focus is on leading the preventive healthcare segment of the Group. In this capacity, he is dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals to prioritise their health and well-being.
Read Full BioJoshua brings his extensive business experience, along with a background in entrepreneurship, to drive AlphaVI's mission of promoting holistic wellness and extending individuals' health span. Additionally, he co-founded Enspire and TradingWerks, and serves as a partner at Ex Capital, reflecting his multifaceted involvement in entrepreneurship and business development.
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* Advisors
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Dr Koh Chong Lek
Dr Koh Chong Lek is a distinguished researcher and academic specializing in molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology, with a remarkable career spanning over 48 years. He is widely acclaimed as the pioneer scientist who introduced DNA typing services for human identification and parentage testing in Malaysia, endearing him to the affectionate monikers "Bapak DNA" and "the Genetics man."
Read Full BioIn his capacity as the Chief Scientific Consultant for the Group, Dr Koh plays a pivotal role with a specific emphasis on the transformative fields of nutrigenomics, nutrigenetics, and genetics. His visionary leadership continues to guide the Group's initiatives, driving holistic wellness and extending individuals' health span. Dr Koh's unwavering dedication and profound contributions in research and practical applications have solidified his status as a distinguished figure in the realms of molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology.
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Wei Shi Khai
Wei Shi Khai is Chief Operating Officer at LongHash Ventures, where he is responsible for the operational excellence and management of the company’s blockchain acceleration and investment outreach. Shi Khai spearheads the development and rollout of LongHash Hatch Program, having raised over $20 million in funding to date. His deep expertise in blockchain and advisory in digital transformation and analytics will boost our development and positioning strategy.
Read Full BioShi Khai was previously a management consultant at McKinsey, with a focus on digital transformation and analytics across the financial and telecommunications sector across Southeast Asia. Shi Khai holds a Bachelor of Science from Imperial College London.
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Dr Koh Chong Lek
Dr Koh Chong Lek is a distinguished researcher and academic specializing in molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology, with a remarkable career spanning over 48 years. He is widely acclaimed as the pioneer scientist who introduced DNA typing services for human identification and parentage testing in Malaysia, endearing him to the affectionate monikers "Bapak DNA" and "the Genetics man."
Read Full BioIn his capacity as the Chief Scientific Consultant for the Group, Dr Koh plays a pivotal role with a specific emphasis on the transformative fields of nutrigenomics, nutrigenetics, and genetics. His visionary leadership continues to guide the Group's initiatives, driving holistic wellness and extending individuals' health span. Dr Koh's unwavering dedication and profound contributions in research and practical applications have solidified his status as a distinguished figure in the realms of molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology.
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Wei Shi Khai
Wei Shi Khai is Chief Operating Officer at LongHash Ventures, where he is responsible for the operational excellence and management of the company’s blockchain acceleration and investment outreach. Shi Khai spearheads the development and rollout of LongHash Hatch Program, having raised over $20 million in funding to date. His deep expertise in blockchain and advisory in digital transformation and analytics will boost our development and positioning strategy.
Read Full BioShi Khai was previously a management consultant at McKinsey, with a focus on digital transformation and analytics across the financial and telecommunications sector across Southeast Asia. Shi Khai holds a Bachelor of Science from Imperial College London.
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Careers;
At 8VI, we are always on the lookout for great talent.
If you are a motivated team player with a keen interest in fields related to our Portfolio Care, Protection Care and Preventive Care pillars, you could be the one we're seeking to join our dynamic team!
Write in to us at career@8viholdings.com today, or check out our latest career opportunities below:
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Compliance Executive
Vastus Wealth
Location:
SingaporeWe are looking for a self-directed and independent individual to support the Compliance department focusing on regulatory compliance aspects such as governance, risk management and market conduct requirements, in order to maintain a robust risk and compliance framework within Vastus Wealth. This role reports to the Compliance Manager.
What you will be doing:
Depending on the candidate’s experience, duties will include the following:
- Assist in identifying regulatory risks and performing compliance monitoring/surveillance across the Company’s business activities;
- Assist in monitoring regulatory developments and potential impact of regulatory changes to the Company;
- Advise business units on meeting regulatory requirements through implementation of appropriate compliance/risk policies, assisting with the design and implementation of risk/compliance management initiatives, and improving existing internal processes and procedures. This includes AML/CFT related advisories and source of wealth/funds review for high-risk clients;
- Review risk and compliance assessment returns from business units, identify trends and areas of concern and work with the business units to reduce any unacceptable exposures to regulatory risk;
- Generate compliance awareness through planning and providing compliance support through issuing internal compliance updates and training modules;
- Liaise with regulators and/or auditors on queries and inspections when required;
- Any ad-hoc duties when required
What you need to have:
- At least a Bachelor’s degree and above or equivalent, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business;
- At least 1-3 years’ experience in compliance, audit or AML/CFT related operations within the banking or financial services industry;
- Knowledge of key applicable regulations (e.g., Insurance Act, Financial Advisers Act, MAS Notices and Guidelines, AML/CFT regulations, etc) will be advantageous;
- Is disciplined in meeting timelines, takes accountability over personal and team deliverables
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present analysis and recommendation
- Must be proficient in MS Office, Excel applications
- Entry level candidates are welcome to apply
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Wealth Manager
Vastus Wealth
Location:
SingaporeWhat you will be doing:
- Maintain and manage internal leads/referral coming from the community
- Seek opportunities to engage deeply with our community through our proprietary VI App’s social bubble touch points, tele-conversations, and referrals
- Provide guidance to our community by identifying financial gaps in their current wealth or asset allocation and to introduce suitable solutions
- Communicate market update and value investing strategies for our community to benefit from a first in class competitive advantage
- Maintain superior relationships by responding timely and accurately with our community to ensure a consistent wealth advisory experience
- Strictly adhere to requirements of compliance and internal controls on financial advisory conduct
- Undertake any other projects from time to time
What you need to have:
- Degree holder with at least 3-5 years of banking sales / financial advisory experience
- Sound analytical mind with good presentations skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and great attention to detail
- Must have or willing to learn a broad-based wealth advisory related exposure and background to multi-task within a small team
- Candidate should ideally be mature, confident, and able to play a meaningful role in client meetings
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Community Management Executive
Vastus Wealth
Location:
SingaporeWe are looking for an experienced Executive, Community Management to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in community management, with a strong understanding of online communities and experience in driving engagement. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our online communities and building relationships with our clients and stakeholders.
What you will be doing:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of our online communities, including moderation, content creation, and engagement activities
- Develop and implement strategies to drive engagement, increase membership, and foster a sense of community among our clients and stakeholders
- Collaborate with internal teams to create and publish content that aligns with our brand and messaging
- Monitor and respond to customer inquiries and feedback, addressing any concerns or issues in a timely manner
- Analyze community data and metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
- Create and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including industry partners, influencers, and other relevant organizations
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in community management and digital marketing
What you need to have:
- Min 2 years of experience in community management, with a strong understanding of online communities and experience in driving engagement
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to analyze community data and metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- A creative and strategic thinker, with the ability to develop and implement effective engagement strategies
- Proficiency in social media platforms and digital marketing tools
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure