• Direct exposure to senior leadership and key strategic decision-making
• Regional remit across multi-product PB platform with strong business impact

About Our Client

A leading financial institution with a well-established Private Banking platform and strong growth ambitions in the region.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the General Manager to support the strategic direction, operational management, and overall development of the Private Banking function.
• Drive sustainable business growth, enhance profitability, and improve operational effectiveness in line with the Bank's long-term objectives.
• Provide senior oversight across Private Banking, Investment, Securities, Insurance, and Wealth Management businesses, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and HKMA standards.
• Lead governance and risk oversight for private banking activities, including suitability, AML/CFT controls, regulatory compliance, and operational risk management.
• Act as a key liaison with regulators, auditors, and internal control teams on all private banking-related matters.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key clients and business partners to support business expansion and key initiatives.
• Support or lead additional strategic projects and responsibilities as delegated by senior management.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience within the banking industry, with strong exposure to Private Banking and Wealth Management; at least 8 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Certified Insurance Responsible Officer (RO); Securities Executive Officer (EO) qualification would be advantageous.
• CPWP qualification preferred.
• Strong product knowledge across private banking, investment advisory, securities, insurance, and wealth management solutions.
• Proven experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, and suitability frameworks within a private banking environment.
• In-depth understanding of Hong Kong regulatory requirements, including SFC, insurance regulations, and AML/CFT standards.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and business development capabilities, with the ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
• Proficiency in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English (both written and spoken).

What's on Offer

• Attractive discretionary bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression within a large organization in the financial services industry.
• Exposure to high-profile clients and complex financial portfolios.
• Collaborative and professional work environment in Hong Kong.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Deputy Head of Private Bank, we encourage you to apply today.