Private Banker – Southeast Asia (SEA) Market

Location: Singapore

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Industry: Private Banking / Wealth Management

Market Coverage: Southeast Asia (SEA)

Role Overview

Our client, an established private banking and wealth management platform, is seeking an experienced Private Banker / Relationship Manager to grow and manage its Southeast Asia (SEA) client portfolio .

The successful candidate will be responsible for acquiring, developing, and managing relationships with High Net Worth (HNW) and Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) clients , providing holistic wealth management solutions while driving assets under management (AUM) and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop, manage, and deepen relationships with HNW and UHNW clients across Southeast Asia .
2. Drive new client acquisition and Net New Money (NNM) through an established network, referrals, and active business development.
3. Grow AUM, revenue, and share of wallet across existing and new client relationships.
4. Understand clients' investment objectives, risk profiles, liquidity requirements, and broader wealth management needs.
5. Deliver tailored solutions across investments, advisory, discretionary mandates, structured products, credit/lending, and wealth planning .
6. Partner with investment advisors, product specialists, wealth planners, credit teams, and other internal stakeholders to provide holistic solutions.
7. Maintain regular engagement with clients and provide timely updates on portfolios, financial markets, and investment opportunities.
8. Manage the end-to-end client lifecycle, including prospecting, onboarding, KYC, ongoing servicing, and relationship development.
9. Ensure all activities comply with regulatory requirements, suitability standards, KYC/AML policies, and internal governance frameworks .
10. Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and client confidentiality.

Requirements

1. Minimum 5–8 years of relevant Private Banking / Wealth Management experience , with established coverage of the SEA market .
2. Proven track record in managing and acquiring HNW/UHNW client relationships .
3. Demonstrated ability to generate Net New Money, AUM, and revenue .
4. Strong existing network within one or more Southeast Asian markets.
5. Good knowledge of private banking products, investment solutions, credit, and wealth planning.
6. Strong understanding of Singapore's private banking regulatory and compliance environment.
7. Relevant regulatory qualifications, including CACS , where applicable.
8. Excellent relationship management, business development, and communication skills.
9. Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline preferred.

Ideal Candidate A commercially driven Private Banker with an established SEA client franchise , strong asset-gathering capabilities, and the ability to build trusted, long-term relationships with sophisticated HNW and UHNW clients.