Manager - Management Consulting, Private Banking

We are an established, globally active management consulting company with offices in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, UK, USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, and India. We are a valued partner to many of the world‘s largest international financial services and insurance firms. We support our clients at all project management stages from the development of strategies and operational frameworks to the technical implementation and handover. Our expertise in business and technology combined with our methodic approach enables us to create sustainable added value for our clients' business.

About the job:

Synpulse is looking for self-motivated candidates with excellent academic records, a pronounced interest in financial services consulting, and exceptional interpersonal skills to join our Singapore-based team.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager to join our Singapore-based consulting team. This role focuses on driving private banking, digital banking, and payments transformation initiatives, with a strong emphasis on funds transfer and payment operations.

With a strong foundation in financial services, you will lead client engagements, develop trusted relationships, and shape consulting strategies that align with business objectives. Your expertise in project management, digital banking transformation, and trading processes will enable you to drive innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Oversee and manage multiple consulting engagements, ensuring successful project delivery, client satisfaction, and business impact.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, identifying opportunities to enhance digital banking capabilities and payment processes.
• Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for clients in private banking, digital banking, and equity trading.
• Mentor and lead project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture.

Project & Client Management

• Direct and oversee project workstreams, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Lead digital banking transformation initiatives, including the implementation of payment platforms, funds transfer systems, and cross-border remittances.
• Drive process optimization in payments, SWIFT transactions, real-time payments, and clearing & settlement systems.
• Leverage expertise in private banking to enhance customer onboarding, wealth management solutions, and payment workflows.
• Manage regulatory compliance for payments and digital banking, ensuring adherence to MAS guidelines and industry regulations.
• Conduct market research and industry analysis to identify emerging trends, risks, and business opportunities for clients.
• Present findings, proposals, and business cases to C-suite executives and senior management.

People & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for project updates and strategic discussions.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to consultants and senior consultants, fostering professional growth.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and compliance, to drive project success.

About you:

Requirements:

• Strong experience in private banking, digital banking, and payments, with a focus on funds transfer, SWIFT, and real-time payments.
• Deep knowledge of banking technology platforms, payment systems, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication abilities, with experience presenting to senior executives and board members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

About you:

• Degree holder.
• At least 10 years of experience in financial services consulting, banking, or a related industry, with a strong focus on digital banking, private banking, and payments.
• Capable of applying technology principles to business.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Highly analytical and structured in problem solving; able to quickly understand complex situations.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with clients and colleagues.

Why us:

• Flexible working hours with part-time working models and hybrid options.
• Attractive fringe benefits and salary structures in line with the market.
• Modern and central office space with good public transport connections.
• Can-do mentality and one-spirit culture.
• Varied events and employee initiatives.

Your documents to start the process:

• Resume
• Job references
• Qualifications (bachelor/ master diploma, etc.) with certificate of grades
• Motivation letter: Why Synpulse? Why you? Why this function?
• Recommendation letters (optional)

Do you approach your tasks with commitment and enjoyment and are you convinced that teamwork achieves better results than working alone? Are you proactive and willing to go the extra mile for your clients? Are you motivated not only to design solutions but also to implement them? As a flexible and goal-oriented person, you will quickly assume entrepreneurial responsibility with us. Do you appreciate the spirit of a growing international company with Swiss roots and a strong corporate culture? Then we look forward to receiving your online application at http://synpulse.com