Head of Private Banking

Ateca Executive Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Ateca Executive Search in Singapore is recruiting an Executive Director or Team Head to lead a Private Wealth Management desk. You will oversee a senior team, own P&L accountability, and manage a personal portfolio of UHNW clients.

This role suits a senior private banker with a strong book or an existing team head seeking a stronger platform, broader regional exposure, and a confidential process led by Ateca partners.

Qualifications

• 12+ years private banking experience with leadership or ownership of a segment.
• Strong track record of team development and revenue growth.
• Deep understanding of a market segment (e.g., Greater China, SEA, NRI/South Asia) with clear coverage.
• Relevant licensing and clean regulatory record.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and grow a team of Relationship Managers with accountability for team AUM, revenue, and net new money targets.
• Carry and manage a personal portfolio of significant HNW/UHNW relationships.
• Own hiring, performance management, and development of the team.
• Partner with product, credit, and risk functions to structure complex client solutions.
• Represent the desk in senior management forums and contribute to broader market strategy.

Skills

Team leadership

AUM growth

Relationship management

Hiring and development

Job description

Role: Executive Director / Team Head, Private Wealth Management

Reports to: Market Head / Regional Head, Private Banking

About the Role

Our client is seeking an Executive Director or Team Head to lead a segment or desk within its Singapore private banking business. This role suits a senior banker with a strong personal book who is ready to take on team leadership and P&L accountability, or an existing team head looking for a stronger platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and grow a team of Relationship Managers, with accountability for team AUM, revenue, and net new money targets
• Carry and manage a personal portfolio of significant HNW/UHNW relationships
• Own hiring, performance management, and development of the team
• Partner with product, credit, and risk functions to structure complex client solutions
• Represent the desk in senior management forums and contribute to broader market strategy

Requirements

• 12+ years' private banking experience, including demonstrated team leadership or segment ownership
• Strong personal and/or team AUM with evidence of portability
• Track record of team development and revenue growth
• Deep understanding of a specific market segment (e.g., Greater China, SEA, NRI/South Asia) — please specify coverage
• Relevant licensing and clean regulatory record

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership platform with genuine P&L and hiring authority
• Attractive package reflecting seniority — base, bonus, and potential team-move support where relevant
• Confidential process led directly by Ateca partners