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Private Banking Recruiter in Hong Kong

Senior RMs and Desk Heads covering Greater China and North Asia UHNW/HNW clients.

Hong Kong remains a critical access point to Mainland China wealth, with a strong concentration of UHNW entrepreneurs, listed-company owners and next-generation clients. Despite regulatory and geopolitical complexity, demand continues for senior Relationship Managers with clean, portable AUM and strong onshore/offshore connectivity.

Senior RMs with USD 150m–500m+ portable AUM across Mainland China, Hong Kong and North Asia.
Desk Heads and Team Leads with experience managing cross-border regulatory and booking-centre constraints.
Moves between global platforms and top-tier Chinese, Swiss and US private banks.
Support on long-term relocation options (Singapore, Switzerland, UK) while maintaining client connectivity.

Market snapshot – Hong Kong, Hong Kong

The Hong Kong talent market is increasingly polarised: top performers remain highly courted, while mid-level bankers without clear portability face pressure. Platforms are sharpening expectations on net new money, cross-selling and digital adoption, but are prepared to back the right profile with guarantees and bespoke packages.

Main booking centres

• Hong Kong booking centre
• Singapore
• Zurich & Geneva
• London / EU hubs

Desks we cover

• Mainland China UHNW / entrepreneurs
• Hong Kong onshore / offshore
• North Asia (Taiwan, Korea, Japan)
• Family offices & listed-company owners

Indicative compensation – Hong Kong

Ranges in HKD, based on recent mandates and offer letters. Exact packages depend on platform, role design and P&L.

Senior RM (8–12y, strong book)

Base: HKD 1.6m – 2.4m

Bonus: 40% – 90% of base

Typical total: ≈ HKD 2.2m – 4.5m

Desk Head / Team Head

Base: HKD 2.0m – 3.0m

Bonus: 60% – 110% of base

Typical total: ≈ HKD 3.2m – 6.0m

Market Head / Market Group Head

Base: HKD 2.8m – 4.0m

Bonus: 80% – 140% of base

Typical total: ≈ HKD 5.0m – 9.5m

Source: Executive Partners market conversations with hiring managers, 2024–2025. Not a guarantee of future offers.

Private Banking Career Intelligence 2025

Download our fact-checked 2025 benchmarks for senior Relationship Managers and Market Leaders across Hong Kong, Switzerland, the UK, US, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong.

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Methodology based on verified mandates, offer letters and compensation discussions with hiring managers.

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Executive Partners is an executive search boutique focused on Private Banking & Wealth Management. From Hong Kong, we support senior hires across onshore Hong Kong and key booking centres worldwide.

• Senior RMs, Desk Heads & Market Leaders
• Discreet outreach to target platforms
• AUM portability & booking-centre fit assessment
• Compensation benchmarking for your next move

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