Consultant/Senior Consultant - Private Banking - Business Risk (Control Framework) | Singapore, SG

Consultant/Senior Consultant - Private Banking - Business Risk (Control Framework)

We are an established, globally active management consulting company with 1300 employees in 18 offices across America, Europe, Middle East and APAC. We are a valued partner to many of the world's largest international financial services and insurance firms. We support our clients at all project management stages from the development of strategies and operational frameworks to the technical implementation and handover. Our expertise in business and technology combined with our methodic approach enable us to create sustainable added value for our clients business.

About the job:

As a Management Consultant, you will acquire first-hand consulting experience in the banking industry, build knowledge on a wide range of companies, and apply project management best practices in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging work environment. As we carry out all projects at the clients' premises, you will play a key role in building trusted client relationships through high quality deliverables and leveraging our industry expertise. Our consultants are our greatest asset, and we show this by providing a comprehensive training and mentoring program to equip you to become a skilled consultant. This role is ideal for someone who has strong knowledge in Business Integration / Migration / TOM projects within Private Banking. This role also provides great exposure to senior stakeholders and tremendous career growth.

Responsibilities:

• Independently drive the success of a work stream by directing activities, ensuring high quality deliverables and timely submission.
• Participate in business development activities including topic development, proposal preparation, sales presentations, and contract negotiation.
• Conduct research, data collection and analysis on the needs and issues of the client through interviews and workshops to translate their requirements into well-formulated solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations to the client using business proposals and presentation decks.
• Document the project into systems and processes for management review.
• Close interaction with clients through regular project updates and networking.
• Support team members with other project activities.

• Degree holder.
• 5-10 years of experience in the Private Banking and/or consulting industry.
• Knowledge of Business Integration / Migration / TOM projects within Private Banking.
• Knowledge of Business risk / Non-financial risk including Investment Suitability, Cross Border, Pricing disclosures is preferred.
• With background in project management and transformation and change.
• Good understanding of core business processes and products in the Private Banking industry.
• Capable of working with front office on business risk areas.
• Experience working with Front office as a business risk specialist for private banking.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Highly analytical and structured in problem solving; able to quickly understand complex situations.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with clients and colleagues.

• Flexible working hours with part-time working models and hybrid options
• Attractive fringe benefits and salary structures in line with the market
• Modern and central office space with good public transport connections
• Can-do mentality and one-spirit culture
• Varied events and employee initiatives

• Resume
• Job references
• Qualifications (bachelor/ master diploma, etc.) with certificate of grades
• Motivation letter: Why Synpulse? Why you? Why this function?
• Recommendation letters (optional)

Do you approach your tasks with commitment and enjoyment and are you convinced that teamwork achieves better results than working alone? Are you proactive and willing to go the extra mile for your clients? Are you motivated not only to design solutions but also to implement them? As a flexible and goal-oriented person, you will quickly assume entrepreneurial responsibility with us.

Do you appreciate the spirit of a growing international company with Swiss roots and a strong corporate culture? Then we look forward to receiving your online application at synpulse.com.

Our people are our most valuable asset. They drive our growth and anchor our success. They are experts, thought leaders, and trusted partners of our global clients. The Synpulse OneSpirit is reflected in our people and unrivaled culture of collaboration, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and fun.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Integration of Control Mandates
   • Lead the end-to-end integration of two control mandates (e.g., 1LoD Control Office & Front Office Supervision) into a unified and coherent framework tailored for the Private Banking business model.
   • Conduct a comparative analysis of control objectives, processes, and reporting lines, and identify synergies and areas of conflict.
   • Collaborate with Business Risk Managers, Compliance, and Front Office stakeholders to ensure the integrated mandate supports both regulatory compliance and business effectiveness.
2. Qualitative Control Analysis
   • Perform thematic reviews and qualitative assessments of existing control activities, incident trends, and supervisory routines.
   • Identify process inefficiencies, control blind spots, or duplication of effort that hinder risk mitigation or client experience.
   • Present findings in a structured manner with actionable recommendations for control uplift or simplification.
3. SOP Review & Optimization
   • Support the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with the review, refinement, and harmonization of SOPs impacted by the mandate integration across jurisdictions or booking centres.
   • Ensure updated SOPs reflect current business practices, are audit-ready, and align with internal control principles.
   • Enhance existing control frameworks to support scalable growth, consistent application of controls, and effective governance oversight.
4. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
   • Act as a trusted partner to key stakeholders in Front Office Risk, Data Analytics and Compliance Teams.
   • Drive consensus and decision-making through structured workshops, working groups, and governance forums.
   • Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on progress, risks, and dependencies related to the integration and SOP workstreams.