Connecting Talent with Opportunity Across Asia Pacific and Beyond

Specialists in Executive Search, Recruitment, and Contract Talent Solutions

Formative’s Services

Formative Search delivers end-to-end talent services. Whether you’re hiring C-Level leadership, scaling project teams, or seeking contract expertise, we’ve got you covered.

Executive

Retained search and hiring strategy for C-level and senior leadership across global markets.

  • Executive Search
  • Talent Mapping and Market Insights
  • Human Capital Advisory
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Search

Contingent recruitment services for mid to senior level hiring across Asia Pacific.

  • Candidate Sourcing for Specialized Positions
  • Flexible Partnership Model
  • Sector Expertise and Wide Network Access
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Consulting

Deploying talent to meet flexible hiring needs.

  • On-Demand Consultants
  • Short to Long-term Project Support
  • EOR & Payroll Services for Full Compliance
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Current Opportunities

We regularly update our open roles across key sectors. Explore some of the exciting opportunities we’re hiring for today.

M&A, Senior Associate

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced M&A Lawyer to join a dynamic and growing boutique law firm in

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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Join a leading investment platform as VP FP&A in Singapore. Drive reporting, debt management, and financial modeling for transport and

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Junior legal counsel (1-2 PQE)

A leading shipping group seeking Junior Legal Counsel—support ship finance, treasury, and vessel transactions in a dynamic, global team.

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Corporate Secretary

Legal & Compliance with corporate secretarial duties, ensuring regulatory compliance and upholding best governance across the organization.

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Business Development Manager (Gas)

Drive growth in NGL, Ethane & LNG by identifying opportunities, building relationships, evaluating charters, negotiating contracts.

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Legal Counsel – Wealth Management, Private Banking

Legal Counsel needed in Singapore for a global financial firm. Support wealth management, draft agreements, advise on compliance & policies.

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Legal Counsel – LNG Trading

Seeking Legal Counsel for LNG Trading & Shipping in Asia. Join a dynamic global legal team driving energy marketing, trading

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Legal Associate – Project Finance

Projects Associate opportunity with a leading international law firm in Singapore.

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Director of Development

Drive onshore wind project development across SEA with a top global renewables player. Lead from origination to execution. Senior-level role

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Head of Strategy

Lead renewable energy strategy in Japan for a global tech giant. Grow Corporate PPA deals and drive clean energy partnerships

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About Formative Search

Formative Search is a boutique recruitment agency headquartered in Singapore, operating since 2016. We specialise in placing mid to senior level professionals across Infrastructure, Energy, Tech and more, both locally and globally.

  • 150+ clients served
  • 15+ countries supported
  • Over 1,000 successful placements
  • Operating globally from our HQ in Singapore

Mission

Delivering talent to drive people, business, and markets forward.

Vision

To build enduring partnerships that go beyond placements — becoming a strategic advisor in talent and growth.

Meet the Team

What Our Clients and Candidates Say

We are proud of the relationships we build and the results we deliver. Hear from the people we have helped.

Over 150+ happy clients

At Sea the Future, we engaged Adam and Formative Search to support our recruitment of the critical inaugural Chief Financial Officer for our not for profit plastic recycling development enterprise. I challenged Adam to find both a truly competent financial and investment leader and a partner for me to raise industry support for our industry-changing developments. Led by Adam, his team found a great long-list and helped narrow to a truly outstanding shortlist in an efficient and timely way. Ultimately, we recruited a great talent and a great partner. Adam listened well, engaged frequently and efficiently, was empathetic with me and the candidates and was overall a pleasure to work with in a very successful process. Thanks, Adam!

Peter TruemanCEO of Sea the Future

I had the pleasure of working with Lily, who skillfully matched me with my current role at Green Li-ion. Lily is a highly skilled and knowledgeable recruitment consultant who truly understands the Energy Transition industry. From the initial consultation to the final placement, she demonstrated an exceptional ability to match my skills and aspirations with the perfect opportunity. It was a pleasure working with Lily, and I would not hesitate to reach out to her for any future career opportunities.

Doohoon KimAPAC Head of Business Development at Green Li-On

As CEO of a fast-growing startup, we needed someone professional, responsive and who understood our business. Adam and the team at Formative provided access to some of the top talent in the market and helped us to grow effectively. He had a huge impact on our business and I would recommend him wholeheartedly.

Gavin AddaCEO of Peak Energy

I had the pleasure of working and interacting with Lily, which resulted in my current role with RightShip. Her expertise but more importantly her dedication and professionalism, played a crucial role in helping me to take on this new challenge. Lily truly took the time to understand what I was looking for in my career and her guidance throughout the process was invaluable. If you are looking for your next career step, I highly recommend getting in touch with Lily!

Deepti PathakHead Marketing and Communication at Rightship

It’s been a year since I started in my current role. I’m very appreciative to Adam for making the appropriate connection and providing guidance throughout last year’s recruitment process. It’s been expeditious, honest and straightforward. And I feel deeply blessed for all the opportunities that my current role has continuously been providing me. More power, Adam!

Lyrna Esmeralda HewittCountry Head Philippines at Verdant Energy

It was a pleasure working with Adam. What stuck me most was his attentiveness to candidates needs and proper guidance during a recruitment process. His communication was clear and professional. A genuine warm personality who knows his domain very well.

Shashank SnBusiness Development Lead, TotalEnergies

Adam is one of the most talented headhunter I have met in my career, during the pass two years of business partner relation with us, he has successfully delivered several key talents to us, I am impressed by his professionalism, passion, energetic mood and productivity.

Jimmy CaoHead of Americas HR & Admin, Segway

If you need to work with a professional recruiter who stands by you and supports you till you achieve what you want to achieve, then look no further. Lionel is your man.

Shray KambojSenior Legal Counsel, KPMG

I have worked with Nick, both as a candidate and as a client. He excels in identifying and placing candidates for positions in and outside of typical legal roles – in my case litigation funding – and I would highly recommend him.

Tom GlasgowManaging Director & CIO (APAC), Omni Bridgeway

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Join the Formative Team

We’re always on the lookout for ambitious, entrepreneurial individuals who care about making an impact through recruitment. If you’re passionate about talent, business, and growth — we’d love to hear from you.

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