Head of Investment Banking SG

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Development

• Drive Investment Banking Origination, focusing on M&A, Acquisition Financing, Equity and Equity Linked Solutions.
• Develop and execute the firm’s investment banking strategy and financial targets in Singapore, aligning with Group and Regional objectives.
• Collaborate / Lead our Debt Capital Markets and Loan Syndication strategy.
• Identify and create new Corporate, Institutional and Private Banking clients for the bank.
• Drive revenue growth, ensuring sustainable profitability and market leadership in Singapore.
• Ensure best-in-class execution standards across all transactions.

Deal Origination & Execution

• Lead originator, working closely with sector and product teams to deliver tailored solutions for clients.
• Ensure transaction execution excellence by maintaining high standards of due diligence, risk assessment, and compliance.

Private Banking Investment Advisory 

• Oversee the Private Banking Investment Advisory business, providing strategic financial solutions to UHNW and family office clients.
• Bridge the gap between investment banking and private banking by offering tailored solutions such as pre-IPO placements, direct investments, and structured financing.
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers to deepen client engagement and enhance wallet share.
• Ensure clients have access to top-tier investment opportunities across public and private markets.

Synergies Between Investment Banking & Private Banking

• Identify cross-business opportunities by integrating Investment Banking and Private Banking services.
• Leverage Corporate relationships to develop UHNW connections and vice versa.
• Work closely with capital markets, wealth structuring, and lending teams to provide holistic financial solutions.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to CEOs, CFOs, and boards of Singapore and ASEAN-based companies, as well as entrepreneurs and family offices providing strategic financial solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regulators, government agencies, and key financial institutions.
• Collaborate with Group and Regional teams to leverage cross-border opportunities.

Risk & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all transactions comply with local and international regulatory frameworks.
• Maintain high ethical and governance standards, aligning with the firm’s risk management policies.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes affecting capital markets, private wealth, and investment advisory.
• Work closely with legal, compliance, and risk teams to navigate complex deal structures.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing team in Singapore.
• Drive collaboration between investment bankers and RMs to maximize client opportunities.
• Foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation within the department.
• Champion employee development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• 10+ years of investment banking experience, with experience leading a team. 
• Proven track record in leading high-profile M&A and ECM transactions.
• Experienced in cross-collaboration partnerships between Private Banking and Investment Banking Advisory.
• Strong C-suite, institutional investors and family offices relationships across ASEAN.
• Deep knowledge of ASEAN markets, including regulatory environments, economic trends, and competitive landscape.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.