Associate / Consultant, Private Clients Services

Job Description

The Associate/Consultant will support EY’s Private Clients Services team in advising high-net-worth individuals, family offices, entrepreneurs and privately owned businesses. Responsibilities may include tax compliance and advisory work, preparing analyses and client deliverables, conducting research, coordinating engagements and maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates are generally expected to hold a degree in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline, with relevant professional qualifications or progress toward them preferred. Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills are essential, together with attention to detail, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Experience in tax, accounting, wealth management or professional services is advantageous. The role requires integrity, teamwork, adaptability and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Company Info

EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is one of the world’s largest professional-services organizations and a member of the Big Four. It provides assurance, tax, consulting and strategy and transactions services to governments, multinational corporations, entrepreneurs and private clients. EY operates in Singapore through a broad network of specialists serving sectors such as financial services, technology, consumer products, healthcare and industrial markets. Its Private Clients Services practice supports wealthy individuals, family offices, privately owned companies and entrepreneurial businesses with tax, succession, compliance, wealth structuring and business advisory matters. The firm emphasizes building trust, supporting long-term client value and helping organizations manage growth and change. EY also invests heavily in professional development, technology, inclusive working practices and sustainability. Employees typically work in collaborative, deadline-driven teams and may gain exposure to regional and international clients.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city with strong opportunities in finance, accounting, consulting, technology, logistics, healthcare and professional services. English is widely used at work, while Mandarin, Malay and Tamil are also official languages. The culture is multicultural, generally orderly and business-focused, with excellent public transport, reliable infrastructure, diverse food and lively neighborhoods. Housing can be expensive, especially in central areas, although suburban districts are well connected by MRT. Singapore offers a warm, humid tropical lifestyle, modern amenities, green spaces and easy travel throughout Asia. Foreign professionals usually need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications and government assessment. Relocating employees should arrange a valid offer, pass approval, accommodation and health insurance before arrival. Tax, employment and immigration rules can change, so applicants should confirm current requirements with Singapore authorities or their employer.