Director, Private Investment Banking (Relocation to Bermuda)
This role requires the successful candidate to relocate to Bermuda.
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a highly experienced and results-oriented Director, Private Investment Banking to join their expanding Private Banking division in Bermuda. This is a senior strategic role with a primary focus on driving revenue growth by originating, developing, and managing high-value investment relationships with high-net-worth individuals, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and family offices, both in Bermuda and internationally.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished investment specialist with a strong history of acquiring new clients, delivering tailored investment solutions, and growing a portfolio of business. A deep understanding of the global wealth management landscape, investment strategies, and outstanding sales capabilities are essential to succeed in this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Originate and develop new relationships with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices, while expanding existing private banking relationships.
- Act as the primary relationship lead for clients and prospects, providing guidance and access to the full investment offering, while ensuring a first-class client experience.
- Lead investment discussions in collaboration with the investment team, delivering portfolio reviews, performance insights, market commentary, and strategic rebalancing recommendations.
- Generate new revenue through proactive business development, prospecting, and cross-selling across the integrated wealth management platform, including investments, trusts, credit, and custody solutions.
- Represent the firm at key business development events, client forums, and selected international conferences to promote private banking services and investment capabilities.
- Build and manage a strong sales pipeline through referral networks, centres of influence, strategic partnerships, and targeted initiatives.
- Stay informed on global financial markets, regulatory changes, and alternative investment opportunities, and translate insights into actionable strategies for clients.
- Provide input into product development and investment solution design by sharing client feedback and identifying emerging needs and opportunities.
- Act as a senior ambassador for the Private Banking division, promoting a client-focused and performance-driven culture across the organisation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including investment, compliance, operations, and credit teams, to ensure seamless and compliant delivery of wealth management solutions.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in private banking, investment advisory, or institutional wealth management, with a focus on assets under management growth, relationship management, and business development.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and expanding a portfolio of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth client relationships.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related discipline. Advanced professional designations such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), or Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) are strongly preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of investment solutions, portfolio construction, credit structuring, trust and estate planning, and custody services.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to close investment opportunities and drive revenue growth.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to build trust and long-term client relationships.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and market insight capabilities, able to deliver actionable advice to sophisticated investors.
- Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and client-focused, with the ability to operate independently as well as collaborate within a high-performing team.