Private Banking Execution Desk Team Lead

RECRUIT AVENUE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international private bank is seeking an experienced Execution Desk Team Lead in Singapore. This role involves overseeing a high-performing team responsible for multi-asset trade execution for high-net-worth clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in execution trading, solid regulatory knowledge, and a proven ability to lead and optimize team performance. An MAS license is required for dealing in capital markets products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in execution trading.
• Proven experience managing or mentoring trading teams.
• Familiarity with multiple capital markets products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a regional execution team.
• Ensure best execution standards for client orders.
• Monitor market conditions and support Relationship Managers.

Skills

Execution trading experience

Communication skills

Pressure handling

Tools

Bloomberg

FXall

Avaloq

Murex

Job description

• Licensing Required: MAS CMS Representative (Dealing in Capital Markets Products)

Overview:

Our client, a regional bank, is seeking an experienced and driven Execution Desk Team Lead to join a leading international private bank’s execution platform. This is a leadership role overseeing a high-performing team responsible for multi-asset trade execution for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients across Asia.

The ideal candidate will bring deep product expertise, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership in trade execution. You will play a pivotal role in driving execution excellence and ensuring regulatory compliance across asset classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a regional execution team.
• Execute client orders across a full suite of capital markets products: FX, fixed income, equities, and derivatives
• Ensure best execution standards and adherence to internal controls and compliance protocols
• Monitor market conditions and support Relationship Managers with timely pricing and market color
• Supervise trade booking accuracy and post-trade workflows
• Serve as CMS Representative for Dealing in Capital Markets Products under MAS requirements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Investment Advisors, RMs, and Compliance
• Drive workflow optimization, operational efficiency, and team performance

Requirements:

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in execution trading, preferably within private banking or institutional wealth
• Strong understanding of FX, bonds, equities, and derivative products
• Proven experience managing or mentoring trading or execution teams
• MAS-licensed or eligible as a CMS Representative for Dealing in Capital Markets Products
• Required CMFAS modules: M1B, M5, M6, M6A, FMRP
• Familiarity with trading systems such as Bloomberg, FXall, Avaloq, Murex, etc.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure in a time-sensitive environment

Yang Lily, Recruit Avenue Pte. Ltd.

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