VP/Director, Business & Project Management, COO Office (Private Banking)

Empower Partners Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private bank in Asia seeks to hire a Business & Project Manager for its COO Office in Singapore. This pivotal role involves driving strategic initiatives across client experience and regulatory changes, emphasizing transformation through technology. Candidates must possess over ten years of experience in the financial sector and be fluent in Mandarin to engage with the Chinese client desk.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transformation, COO, or project leadership roles within private banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of private banking products and regulatory changes.
• Proven track record in delivering complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of transformation programs across client, product, and regulatory domains.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between business, tech, operations, and compliance stakeholders.
• Manage program governance, stakeholder engagement, and adoption efforts.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

Our client is a leading private bank with a strong presence across Asia. They are looking to hire a Business & Project Manager – COO Office to drive strategic, cross-functional initiatives across client experience, product, compliance, and regulatory change.

Based in Singapore, this role partners closely with front office, technology, risk, and compliance teams to deliver business-led transformation with technology enablement at its core.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of transformation programs across client, product, and regulatory domains
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between business, tech, operations, and compliance stakeholders
• Identify process gaps and implement scalable, tech-enabled solutions
• Manage program governance, stakeholder engagement, and adoption efforts
• Support regulatory readiness and business alignment across markets

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in transformation, COO, or project leadership roles within private banking or financial services
• Strong understanding of private banking products, client lifecycle, and regulatory change
• Proven track record delivering complex, cross-functional programs
• Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Fluent in Mandarin to support Chinese client desk and cross-border initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field

To Apply:

Please send your resume to Emily Tan at [e-mail], quoting the job title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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