Senior Private Banker – NRI Coverage As a senior private banker, you will be responsible for acquiring, advising, and growing ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) and high-net-worth (HNW) Non-Resident Indian (NRI) clients and their families. Based in Singapore, you will serve as a trusted advisor to successful entrepreneurs, business families, and family offices from the Indian diaspora, delivering holistic wealth management solutions while ensuring long-term relationship value. At ED/MD level, you are expected to lead business origination, mentor junior bankers, and represent the NRI market within the firm's senior leadership.
Key ResponsibilitiesClient Acquisition & Relationship Management
- Build and manage a portfolio of UHNW/HNW NRI clients and family offices.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing bespoke wealth management, investment, lending, and wealth planning solutions.
- Develop deep, multi-generational relationships with client families.
Wealth & Investment Advisory
- Deliver tailored portfolio strategies, discretionary mandates, and alternative investment opportunities.
- Provide guidance on succession planning, tax and estate structuring (in partnership with specialists).
- Coordinate cross-border solutions, leveraging Singapore as a key hub for NRI wealth management and India connectivity.
Business Growth & Leadership
- Drive revenue growth and profitability in the NRI private banking business.
- Lead origination initiatives, represent the NRI market in senior management forums, and contribute to overall strategy.
- Mentor and develop junior relationship managers and assistants.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to Singapore, Indian, and international regulatory standards (including FEMA/RBI considerations).
- Maintain the highest standards of risk management, ethics, and fiduciary duty.
- Act as a senior escalation point for client or compliance matters.
Qualifications & Experience
- 12–15+ years of experience in private banking/wealth management with a focus on NRI clients.
- Proven track record of business origination and management of UHNW/HNW client portfolios.
- In-depth understanding of wealth management products, investment solutions, and family governance structures.
- Excellent cross-cultural communication and relationship skills.
- Fluency in English and Hindi; other Indian regional languages (e.g., Punjabi, Tamil) a plus.
If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail, reach out directly to Luke Ottley ([Confidential Information]) to arrange a call.
