Managing Director, Trust & Fiduciary Services (Singapore)

Page Executive; Singapore; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique wealth management firm is seeking a Managing Director to establish and grow its Singapore office, creating a strategic hub for fiduciary and wealth structuring services in Asia. This role involves operational leadership, team building, and driving business development while managing key client relationships. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in trust administration, a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, and a successful track record in business development. This position offers competitive compensation and performance incentives.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance incentives

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 15-20+ years of experience in trust administration or wealth structuring.
• Proven leadership experience in a trust or private client services firm.
• Strong understanding of MAS regulatory frameworks and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and growth of the Singapore office.
• Build and manage a high-performing client service team.
• Drive revenue growth through strategic business development.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Fiduciary services understanding

MAS compliance knowledge

Job description

Overview

• Lead a strategic market entry and shape growth in Asia.
• Drive impact by building and leading a new regional office.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading independent boutique firm specializing in wealth structuring and fiduciary services for ultra-high-net-worth families. With a strong international presence and decades of expertise, the firm is known for its discretion, technical excellence, and long-term client relationships. It manages significant trust assets globally and offers bespoke solutions across multiple jurisdictions.

Job Description

The Managing Director will lead the establishment and growth of the firm's Singapore office, creating a strategic hub for fiduciary and wealth structuring services in Asia. This role combines operational leadership with commercial responsibility, including building a high‑performing team, driving business development, and managing key client relationships.

• Lead and oversee the full setup and operational launch of the Singapore office.
• Build and manage a high-performing trust administration and client service team.
• Drive revenue growth through strategic business development and client acquisition.
• Represent the firm with clients, partners, regulators, and industry bodies at the highest level.
• Manage a portfolio of major clients, providing oversight on complex trust structures.
• Ensure full compliance with MAS regulations and internal governance standards.
• Develop and execute market strategy to position the office as a leading fiduciary hub in Asia.
• Maintain disciplined cost structures while delivering best-in-class service quality.

The Successful Applicant

• 15-20+ years of experience in trust administration, fiduciary services, or wealth structuring.
• Proven leadership experience within a trust or private client services firm.
• Strong understanding of MAS regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Extensive network across private banks, law firms, family offices, and trust competitors in Asia.
• Demonstrated success in business development with ultra-high-net-worth or institutional clients.
• Ability to manage complex client relationships and high-value fiduciary structures.
• Commercial acumen with exposure to P&L management and growth strategy.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the gravitas to represent the firm at senior levels.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to build and lead a strategic office for a global boutique firm.
• Direct influence on market strategy and client acquisition.
• Competitive compensation with performance incentives.
• Inclusive culture that values innovation, integrity, and independence.