Vice President - Private Wealth Assistant Relationship Manager

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) is seeking a Private Wealth Assistant Relationship Manager to support high-net-worth client onboarding and lifecycle service. You will handle onboarding, account setup, maintenance, and KYC tasks while coordinating with PWG front office and cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of banking/wealth experience, fluency in English and Mandarin, strong regulatory knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in banking, wealth management, or financial services.
• Good understanding of financial products and market dynamics.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin required for client communication.
• Certifications (e.g. CACS 1, 2) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist PWG front office (Relationship Managers and ARMs) with onboarding, account setup/maintenance, and related tasks.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize lifecycle management materials and NPC proposals.
• Respond promptly to client queries and coordinate follow-ups.
• Support onboarding pipeline prioritization and timely execution of onboarding and account refresh activity.
• Identify process efficiency opportunities and assist in change initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and monitor controls for processes owned by ARMs and onboarding teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, KYC/AML checks.
• Maintain updated client records in CRM and collaborate with investment, product, and operations teams.
• Coordinate training on Client Onboarding and Lifecycle Management requirements.

Skills

Client onboarding

KYC compliance

CRM usage

Regulatory knowledge

Multilingual English/Mandarin

MS Office

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics/Law or related

Tools

CRM tools

MS Office

Job description

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Date: Sep 17, 2026

Location: Singapore

The Private Wealth Assistant Relationship Manager will support PWG in delivering exceptional client onboarding and account life cycle service to high-net-worth clients. You will handle client account transactional support, new account onboarding and account maintenance, assist with client KYC and regulatory data administration, and support special products and business development activities (NPC) to ensure a smooth and efficient client experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist PWG front office (Relationship Managers and Assistant Relationship Managers) and lead Assistant Relationship Managers (ARMs) re, transactional activity, client onboarding, account setup/maintenance, client offboarding and related tasks. Coordinate onboarding activity centrally together with the Client Onboarding and Lifecycle Management Lead
• Prepare, maintain, and organize client lifecycle management materials (training, checklist, guidelines), contributing also to NPC proposals, and ad-hoc information requests.
• Respond promptly to client queries and coordinate internal / external follow-ups.
• Support client onboarding pipeline prioritization, ensuring timely and accurate execution of client onboarding and account refresh activity
• Help identify process efficiency opportunities and assist in change initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and monitor key controls for processes owned by the ARMs and the Client Onboarding and Lifecycle Management teams
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, Suitability, Tax, KYC, and AML checks.
• Maintain updated client records and manage information in CRM systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as investment, product, and operations to deliver seamless client service.
• Assist in planning and coordinating intra and cross departmental training regarding Client Onboarding and Lifecycle Management requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law or related field.
• At least 7-10 years of experience in banking, wealth management, or financial services.
• Good understanding of financial products and market dynamics.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin required due to the role’s need to communicate effectively with clients who speak these languages
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CACS 1, 2) are advantageous.

Skills & Attributes

• Client-focused with a proactive mindset
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities