Market Head/ Team Head, Private Bank

Perennial HR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international banking group in Singapore is seeking a Team Head / Market Head to lead a team of Relationship Managers. The successful candidate will focus on high-net-worth clients and manage strategies for client acquisition in North and Southeast Asia. This role offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact the bank's growth across the region.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in private banking focused on North/Southeast Asia.
• Strong leadership in a private banking setting.
• Ability to manage a transferable client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Relationship Managers to drive business growth.
• Oversee client acquisition and retention strategies.
• Manage a personal book of high-net-worth clients.

Skills

Leadership

Client portfolio management

Wealth management products knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established international banking group with a strong balance sheet and a presence in multiple global financial hubs. As part of their strategic expansion in Singapore, they are looking to appoint a Team Head / Market Head, along with a team of seasoned Relationship Managers, to join their Singapore branch.

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the banks growth in the region and working with sophisticated clients across Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 24 experienced Relationship Managers, fostering collaboration and driving business development.
• Oversee client acquisition and retention strategies, focusing on either the North Asia or Southeast Asia markets.
• Grow and manage a personal book of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients by delivering bespoke wealth management solutions.
• Serve a client base with international interests and complex cross-border needs, offering seamless wealth services across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver comprehensive multi-asset solutions, including investment advisory, wealth planning, and banking services.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards and internal risk frameworks.

Requirements

• Proven track record in private banking, with deep coverage of the North Asia or Southeast Asia markets.
• Strong leadership and team management experience within a high-performing private banking environment.
• Ability to bring and grow a transferable client portfolio.
• Expertise across a broad range of wealth management products and services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong relationship-driven approach.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, highly motivated, and results-oriented.
• Capable of handling complex client needs with tailored, innovative financial solutions.

Why Join

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior private banking professional who is passionate about leading teams, growing a franchise, and delivering world-class advisory to HNW families across the region.

To Apply

Interested candidates may submit their CV in confidence to [e-mail]. For a confidential discussion, please feel free to contact us directly.