Head of Business Execution, Asia South Wealth

Citigroup Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a Head of Business Execution for Asia South Wealth in Singapore. This key role involves driving strategic business priorities and ensuring effective operational management across the wealth business. Candidates should have over 15 years in financial services, with a strong focus on wealth management, along with proven leadership and interpersonal skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within a respected international bank.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in financial services.
• Deep knowledge of wealth management, affluent, and high-net-worth segments.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic business priorities and operational excellence.
• Lead business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Ensure adherence to Citi’s governance and risk frameworks.

Skills

Business execution

Financial management

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Operational management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world's most global banks. We're fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You'll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

Shape your Career with Citi

Citi Wealth brings together the full power of Citi to serve the entire continuum of wealth clients, from affluent to ultra-high net worth individuals to family offices. Within Citi Wealth, the Citigold and Citigold Private Client segments are designed to cater to the needs of affluent and high-net-worth individuals, providing them with tailored financial solutions and trusted advisory relationships. We are well-positioned to help our clients meet their banking needs and wealth goals.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Business Execution for Asia South Wealth, who will report directly to the Head of Wealth for Asia South. In this role, the leader will be responsible for driving strategic business priorities, governance, and operational excellence across the Asia South Wealth business. This role partners closely with senior management, product and client coverage teams, technology and operations, and control functions to ensure effective business performance management, delivery of strategic priorities and robust adherence to Citi’s governance, risk and control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic and Business Execution:
  • Work closely alongside the Head of Wealth for Asia South on business planning and execution, transformation initiatives, change-management, and governance matters.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives that drive growth, efficiency and client excellence.
  • Represent Asia South Wealth in business forums and governance committees to ensure alignment with global and regional priorities.
• Operational Management & Financial Discipline:
  • Lead and coordinate business planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Prepare business reviews, regulatory updates and governance committee/forum materials, including Citibank Singapore Limited board materials.
  • Ensure disciplined financial performance through robust management routines (eg, track business financials, employee headcount, etc), as well as identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• People Leadership & Development:
  • Lead a high-performing Business Execution team that partners effectively across functions and geographies.
  • Role-models Citi’s leadership principles - fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop bench strength within the function and across Asia South Wealth by supporting career development and talent mobility, including through the early career programs.
• Governance, Risk & Controls:
  • Ensure strict adherence to Citi’s global standards and local regulatory requirements by promoting a strong risk awareness culture, and through disciplined monitoring and issue management.
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy.
  • Apply sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, including escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What You'll Bring

• 15+ years of relevant experience in financial services, with a proven track record in business execution or operational management.
• Deep knowledge of wealth management including the affluent and high net worth segments.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline, including the ability to provide impartial solutions-oriented approaches or set up internal processes to prevent/resolve issues.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, highly collaborative and able to work across functions, geographies and different levels within the organization.
• Resilient, highly detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• In-depth knowledge of financial statements, able to skillfully support financial reporting and budgeting.

Education

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience is required.

Job Family Group

Business Strategy, Management & Administration

Job Family

Business Execution & Administration

Time Type: Full time

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