Trust Advisory Manager

HSBC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking institution based in Singapore is seeking a Trust Advisory Manager to manage fiduciary risks and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in trust administration, strong stakeholder management, and project management skills. The role involves collaborating with various teams and acting as a subject matter expert in trust and tax matters. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment that fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience advising on or administering trusts, with knowledge of private client tax issues.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret new legislation and assess business impact; attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience in governance and risk management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor fiduciary risks, regulatory and tax compliance, implementing controls.
• Track and assess legal, regulatory, and tax changes impacting the business.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design solutions for regulatory obligations.
• Act as subject matter expert for trust technical and tax matters.
• Review and sign off on external legal, regulatory, or tax advice.

Skills

Advising on trusts

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Professional qualification in trusts, law, tax, or accounting

Job description

Some careers have more impact than others.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) helps deliver on HSBC’s purpose of opening up a world of opportunity by providing our customers with borderless banking and world-class wealth management through best-in-class, mobile-first capabilities, and exceptional people. Our international network and breadth of expertise enable us to support individuals, families, business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs. International Wealth and Premier Banking provides a leading premium proposition through Premier Banking and, together with our Private Bank, are present across the world’s most important markets, booking centres, and corridors most valued by our clients. Our wealth offering is further enhanced through our best-in-class manufacturing capabilities in Asset Management and Insurance.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Trust Advisory Manager.

In this role you will:

• Manage and monitor fiduciary risks, regulatory and tax compliance, and implement appropriate controls for TFS-managed structures
• Track and assess legal, regulatory, and tax changes impacting TFS business in relevant jurisdictions, escalating risks as necessary
• Collaborate with stakeholders (including IT, transformation, and risk stewards) to design and implement solutions for regulatory, fiduciary, and tax obligations
• Act as subject matter expert (SME) for trust technical and tax matters, reviewing onboarding and restructuring cases, and ensuring policy compliance
• Review and sign off on external legal, regulatory, or tax advice, and support responses to regulatory or industry consultations
• Develop relationships with regulators, tax offices, and external advisors; deliver technical training and updates to front office teams; draft client communications and governance papers

To be successful you will need:

• Proven experience advising on or administering trusts, with knowledge of private client tax issues
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to interpret new legislation and assess business impact; attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience in governance and risk management preferred; professional qualification in trusts, law, tax, or accounting desirable
• Team player with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver technical training

Opening up a world of opportunity

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