Head of Business Execution, Asia South Wealth

Citigroup; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Singapore is seeking a candidate with over 15 years of experience in financial services for a leadership role. The position involves strategic planning, business execution, and team development within the wealth management division. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and promoting a strong risk awareness culture. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of financial management.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Head of Wealth on business planning and execution.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives for growth and efficiency.
• Represent Asia South Wealth in business forums.
• Coordinate business planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Prepare business reviews and regulatory updates.
• Ensure disciplined financial performance.
• Lead a high-performing Business Execution team.
• Promote a strong risk awareness culture.
• Assess risk in business decisions.
• Maintain compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Financial services experience

Wealth management knowledge

Strong execution discipline

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Resilience

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of financial statements

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

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.

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.

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.
• Strategic and Business Execution: Lead cross‑functional initiatives that drive growth, efficiency and client excellence.
• Strategic and Business Execution: 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.
• Operational Management & Financial Discipline: Prepare business reviews, regulatory updates and governance committee/forum materials, including Citibank Singapore Limited board materials.
• Operational Management & Financial Discipline: Ensure disciplined financial performance through robust management routines (e.g., 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.
• People Leadership & Development: Role‑model Citi’s leadership principles – fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• People Leadership & Development: 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.
• Governance, Risk & Controls: 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.
• Governance, Risk & Controls: Apply sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, including escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

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