Business Manager – Private Banking

About the role

The Business Manager is a key member of the Business Management (Asia & Middle East) team within the Global Products & Solutions (GPS) organisation at Julius Baer, a wealth management bank. The role provides business support by partnering with product teams on trading, execution, new requirements and enhancements, leading cross-functional initiatives and managing business management activities such as planning, forecasting, KPI tracking and centralised financial reporting. It reports to the Head of Business Management (Asia & Middle East).

Key responsibilities

• Strengthen team spirit and build strong relationships with global and regional stakeholders across the Bank.
• Support GPS co-heads, location heads and the GPS management team, and partner with product teams on new requirements, processes and workflow enhancements.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment across functions.
• Support the Singapore GPS location in its governance, regulatory and business responsibilities, and branch-wide initiatives where needed.
• Collaborate with external partners and vendors to ensure smooth execution of business operations.
• Support the team's strategic objectives, propose process improvements and give regular updates on KPI forecasts (cost, financial ambitions).
• Oversee centralised reporting, inventory and distribution, acting as single point of contact for cost and headcount budgets, KPIs and HR-related reports.
• Support the internalisation of external or contract employees and assist in maintaining GPS cost governance frameworks.
• Manage GPS' operational value stream, ProTime tracking and regulatory responsibilities, meeting legal, regulatory and compliance standards.

Required profile

• 5-10 years of private banking knowledge and experience, specifically in a business management role.
• Knowledge of capital markets processes is a plus.
• Relevant higher education and professional background.
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations and requirements.
• Able to manage internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, with strong interpersonal skills, drive for results and good judgement under pressure.

Required skills

• Financial analytical skills and strong commercial judgement.
• Broad understanding of financial markets and products.
• Planning, organising and clear communication.