Director/ MD, Senior Private Banker – International Clients (Singapore Based)

Role summary

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Citi is seeking a senior private banker to develop and manage relationships with international high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients from Singapore. Requirements typically include substantial private-banking experience, strong knowledge of investments, credit, wealth planning and international markets, and an established client network. The candidate is expected to acquire new clients, deepen existing relationships, deliver tailored investment solutions, meet revenue and asset-gathering goals, and maintain high standards of risk management, compliance and client service. Excellent communication, commercial judgment, cultural awareness and the ability to work with specialist teams across countries are essential. Relevant university qualifications and professional credentials are advantageous.

About the employer

Citi, formally Citibank, is a global financial services company headquartered in New York and operating in numerous countries. It provides institutional banking, markets, transaction services, consumer banking and wealth-management solutions to corporations, governments, institutions and affluent individuals. Citi’s private-bank business serves high-net-worth clients with investment management, lending, banking, trust and estate-planning services, often combining expertise across international markets. Singapore is a major regional hub for Citi’s Asia-Pacific operations and supports clients with complex cross-border financial needs. The company emphasizes global connectivity, responsible growth, regulatory discipline and technology-enabled client service. Its employees commonly work in multicultural, highly regulated environments and collaborate with specialists across investment, credit, legal, risk and operations teams.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, modern island city-state and a leading Asian hub for banking, technology, trade and professional services. Job opportunities are strongest in financial services, wealth management, fintech, consulting, logistics, healthcare and engineering, with English widely used at work. The culture is multicultural, combining Chinese, Malay, Indian and international influences, while food, public transport and urban amenities are excellent. Housing can be expensive, especially in central areas, although public transport is efficient and neighborhoods outside the core offer more value. Foreign professionals generally need an Employment Pass sponsored by an employer; approval depends on salary, qualifications, experience and the COMPASS assessment framework. Families may qualify for Dependant’s Passes, subject to current rules. New arrivals should budget for rent, healthcare, insurance and school costs, and check official government requirements before relocating.