Managing Director – Trust & Private Wealth (Bahamas)

Amyethyst Asia Partners; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading international corporate services provider is seeking a Managing Director to lead their Bahamas office and drive growth across the Caribbean and Americas. Responsibilities include developing growth strategies, managing client relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years' experience in trust or financial services, with strong leadership and business development skills. This position demands strategic oversight and the ability to foster a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in trust, fiduciary, or financial services environments.
• Proven experience as a Managing Director or senior executive.
• Ability to meet MD/SO1 regulatory clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional growth strategies.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and intermediaries.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire local teams.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Financial performance oversight

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

Our client is a leading international corporate, fund and trust services provider with a strong global footprint. They are seeking an accomplished Managing Director to lead their Bahamas office, drive regional growth, and strengthen their presence across the Caribbean and the Americas.

This is a senior leadership role combining business development, operational oversight, regulatory engagement, and people leadership, with a strong focus on servicing UHNWIs, family offices, and professional intermediaries.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Develop and execute regional growth strategies aligned with Group objectives.
• Drive business development through professional networks, intermediaries, industry events, and strategic partnerships.
• Expand the firm’s market presence across the Caribbean and wider Americas.
• Identify opportunities for cross‑selling, upselling, and new service offerings.
• Explore M&A opportunities and support due diligence initiatives within the region.

Client & Intermediary Relationships

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with professional intermediaries, clients, and industry partners.
• Promote the firm’s private wealth, fiduciary, and family office capabilities.
• Act as a senior relationship sponsor for key clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Lead day‑to‑day operations of the jurisdiction, ensuring efficiency and service excellence.
• Develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets, revenue targets, and cost controls.
• Oversee KPIs across financial performance, growth, client service, governance, risk, and compliance.
• Ensure resources and utilization levels support divisional revenue targets.
• Act as a senior liaison with local regulators and supervisory bodies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and support compliance teams on complex client matters.
• Prepare board reports and present at board meetings.
• Escalate significant issues to Group leadership where required.

People & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and inspire local teams, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
• Promote work‑life balance and wellbeing across the office.
• Champion the Group’s ESG initiatives at a jurisdictional level.

Key Requirements

• STEP qualified with strong expertise in trust and corporate administration.
• Proven experience as a Managing Director or senior executive within a trust, private wealth, or financial services firm.
• At least 10+ years’ experience in trust, fiduciary, or financial services environments. Strong track record in business development and revenue growth.
• Ability to meet MD/SO1 regulatory clearance requirements in The Bahamas.
• Strong commercial, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks.