Head of Risk & Compliance

Shape the Future of Wealth Management in Thailand At SCB Julius Baer, we believe sustainable wealth creation begins with trust, sound governance, and disciplined risk management. As our Head of Risk & Compliance, you will oversee the firm's Risk Management, Compliance and Client Lifecycle Management functions. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Front Leadership to ensure the firm maintains high standards of governance, client protection, and regulatory compliance while supporting its continued growth. If you are passionate about protecting clients, strengthening governance, and helping shape the future of wealth management in Thailand, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. The Impact You'll Make Lead the firm's Risk Management, Compliance, and Client Lifecycle Management functions, including account opening and periodic reviews. Maintain effective risk, governance, and control frameworks across the organization. Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, regulators, and senior management on risk, compliance, and regulatory matters. Partner closely with Relationship Managers and business teams on complex client cases, onboarding matters, suitability assessments, and risk-related decisions. Safeguard clients and the firm through strong suitability, AML/KYC, financial crime prevention, and compliance oversight. Support strategic initiatives through practical risk-based guidance and sound judgement. Build and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and professionalism. Who You Are A risk and compliance leader with 10-15 years of relevant experience in private banking, wealth management, banking, securities, legal, compliance, or risk management. Experienced in leading teams across Risk, Compliance, AML/KYC, and client lifecycle management. Strong understanding of SEC regulations and regulatory expectations within the financial services industry. Comfortable engaging with regulators, auditors, and senior executives. A strategic thinker with sound judgement, strong communication skills, and a practical approach to problem-solving. A hands-on leader who enjoys building teams, driving change, and delivering results. Curious about technology, digitalization, and AI and their potential application within risk and compliance. Committed to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Why Join SCB Julius Baer? This is not a caretaker role. We are looking for a hands-on leader who gets things done, builds strong teams, communicates with credibility at Board and regulator level, and wants to help shape the next phase of our growth. You will have the opportunity to design and develop the function, contribute to firm-wide strategic initiatives, and work across both the SCB and Julius Baer networks. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will have a seat at the table and play an active role in shaping the future of one of Thailand's leading international private banks.