CIMB Singapore
Head of Investment Banking SG
CIMB SingaporeSingapore6 days ago
Full-timeFinance, Sales
Job Description

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.

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