Japanese-Speaking Assistant RM — Private Banking

JAC Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment is assisting a leading international private banking group seeking an Assistant Relationship Manager to support a team serving high-net-worth clients across Asia, with emphasis on Japanese-speaking clientele. The role covers onboarding, investment execution, portfolio administration, and cross-border coordination.

This 12-month contract position offers exposure to relationships, operations, compliance, and regional offices, with potential for conversion based on performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, or related field.
• 3–5 years in private banking or wealth management.
• Proficiency in Japanese for client interactions.
• Familiar with AML/KYC onboarding and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality client servicing and administrative support to Relationship Managers.
• Act as the main point of contact for client-related operational matters across jurisdictions.
• Assist onboarding processes including account opening, KYC, AML documentation, and regulatory due diligence.
• Prepare and maintain client documentation for accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Coordinate investment and banking transactions across equities, fixed income, FX, discretionary mandates, and credit solutions.
• Liaise with Trading, Operations, Compliance, and Custody teams to settle client instructions.
• Monitor client portfolios and maintain up-to-date investment records and position reports.
• Support Relationship Managers with client presentations, investment proposals, and account reviews.
• Collaborate with investment advisory, lending, trust, and wealth planning teams to deliver holistic solutions.

Skills

Client relationship

Japanese proficiency

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Banking

CACS Papers 1 & 2 (advantageous)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

JAC Recruitment is assisting a leading international private banking group seeking an Assistant Relationship Manager to support a team serving high-net-worth clients across Asia, with emphasis on Japanese-speaking clientele. The role covers onboarding, investment execution, portfolio administration, and cross-border coordination.

This 12-month contract position offers exposure to relationships, operations, compliance, and regional offices, with potential for conversion based on performance and