Associate Partner

Synpulse is an internationally established consulting company with branches in Switzerland, Germany, London, New York, Sydney,  Singapore and Hong Kong, and is a valued partner to many of the world‘s largest international financial services firms. Synpulse has supported its clients in all stages of project management from the development of strategies and operational frameworks through to technical implementation and handover. Its expertise in business and technology combined with the methodical approach enables it to create sustainable added value for its clients’ business. 

Synpulse is looking for self-motivated candidates with a pronounced interest in financial services consulting and exceptional interpersonal skills to join our Singapore-based team as an Associate Partner.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

As an Associate Partner, you will need to

• Lead complex transformation initiatives across Private Banking, Wealth Management, and Investment Management domains.
• Drive business and technology transformation programs involving core banking and wealth platforms, particularly Avaloq and related ecosystem platforms.
• Play a key role in developing and expanding the business across Singapore, ASEAN, and broader APAC markets.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients by developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Shape and define target operating models, business architecture, process transformation, and scalable operating frameworks.
• Lead workshops and strategic discussions to identify business opportunities, operational gaps, and transformation priorities across people, process, data, and technology.
• Drive end-to-end product management and delivery governance, including backlog management, prioritisation, budgeting, risk management, dependency management, and stakeholder governance.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, operations, and product teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery outcomes.
• Provide leadership across multi-location and cross-functional teams spanning business analysis, product management, and transformation delivery.
• Mentor consultants and delivery teams to strengthen domain expertise in Private Banking and Wealth Management transformation.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, proposals, client presentations, and strategic solutioning efforts.
• Conduct market and industry trend analysis to identify opportunities relating to digital transformation, platform modernisation, operational excellence, and automation.
• Support innovation initiatives involving fintech, digital platforms, and emerging banking technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university. Advanced qualifications such as MBA, PGDM, CFA, or equivalent certifications are advantageous.
• Minimum 18–20 years of experience across banking, wealth management, financial services, consulting, or large-scale transformation environments.
• Strong domain expertise in Private Banking, Wealth Management, and Investment Management operations.
• Deep functional knowledge across front, middle, and back-office processes including portfolio management, trading, settlements, reconciliation, corporate actions, payments, lending, and investment products.
• Extensive experience in Avaloq platform transformation, product management, business architecture, or delivery leadership.
• Proven experience managing large-scale transformation programs, product roadmaps, and strategic change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, product ownership, prioritisation frameworks, and transformation governance.
• Experience defining and implementing Target Operating Models (TOM), business process transformation, and platform modernisation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Strong leadership experience managing regional and distributed teams across multiple geographies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to conceptualise and deliver practical business solutions.
• Experience supporting proposal development, business growth initiatives, or strategic client engagements will be advantageous.
• Professional certifications in Agile, Product Management, Digital Transformation, or Financial Services are advantageous.