COO, Private Bank — Growth & Transformation

Standard Chartered Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Wellbeing support & learning

Inclusive, diverse culture

Job summary

Standard Chartered Bank is seeking an accomplished COO for Private Bank in Singapore. The role oversees strategy, transformation, and operational excellence to deliver sustainable growth and superior client outcomes.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, drive risk management, and steer regulatory-aligned governance across global markets. The position demands 15+ years in private banking/wealth, with strong experience in risk, controls, and front-office governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, engineering or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in private banking / wealth management.
• Prior experience in private bank risk & controls, front office risk / advisory governance or related wealth governance role.
• Business fluency in English; additional languages desirable (e.g. Mandarin).

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a forward-looking operating strategy aligned to Private Bank growth ambitions, evolving client needs, and regulatory landscape.
• Lead end-to-end transformation, including simplification, digitisation, and operating model optimisation across global markets.
• Drive the digital and AI roadmap, embedding data, automation, and analytics to enhance client experience and frontline effectiveness.
• Oversee design and modernisation of core platforms and infrastructure for scalability and resilience.
• Sponsor and govern strategic change programmes with disciplined prioritisation and value realisation.
• Act as a trusted risk partner to enable commercial growth within a clear risk framework.
• Own non-financial risk and controls framework for the Private Bank with minimum standards for advisory, distribution, onboarding, and client servicing.
• Lead delivery against financial and operational metrics, productivity and service levels.
• Drive standardisation, simplification, and process optimisation across markets.
• Enable product launches with strong controls and robust processes.
• Leverage data and automation to enhance performance and client outcomes.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams and manage talent onboarding and retention.

Skills

Business Facilitation

Manage Change

Frontline Risk Management

Governance & Support

Strategy & Business Model

Service Delivery & Operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, engineering or related discipline

Job description

Standard Chartered Bank is seeking an accomplished COO for Private Bank in Singapore. The role oversees strategy, transformation, and operational excellence to deliver sustainable growth and superior client outcomes.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, drive risk management, and steer regulatory-aligned governance across global markets. The position demands 15+ years in private banking/wealth, with strong experience in risk, controls, and front-office governance.