AVP, Investment Counselor

CITICORP INVESTMENT BANK (SINGAPORE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks an AVP, Investment Counselor Sr Analyst in Singapore. The role involves developing and managing client relationships, providing specialized investment advice, and engaging with ultra-high net worth clients. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills with relevant certifications. Join a team that supports your professional growth with extensive resources for skill development and well-being programs.

Benefits

Access to telehealth options

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive health programs

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in investment advice and solutions.
• CACS certifications 1 & 2 are required.
• Good analytical skills to process complex material.

Responsibilities

• Function as the primary client contact for investment advice.
• Leverage client relationships to introduce new clients.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Diplomacy

Education

CFA or other advanced degree

Job description

At Citi, we get to connect millions of people across hundreds of cities and countries every day. And we've been doing it for more than 200 years. We do this through our unparalleled global network. We provide a broad range of financial services and products to our clients – whether they be consumers, corporations, governments or institutions – to help them meet their biggest opportunities and face the world's toughest challenges.

Shape your Career with Citi

Citi Private Bank (CPB) is dedicated to serving the world’s wealthiest individuals and their families. From 52 locations across 20 countries, we offer our services to more than 14,000 ultra-high net worth clients from nearly 100 nations. Our clients include entrepreneurs, business leaders, executives, their heirs and families, whom we offer customized services to help protect and responsibly grow their wealth.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as a AVP, Investment Counselor Sr Analyst based in Singapore. Investment Counselors joining Citi Private Bank will be distinguished and highly accomplished at establishing, growing and managing investment relationships with ultra-high net worth clients. They should be experienced in the implementation and oversight of investment solutions, and in providing advice and guidance on markets and actionable investment ideas. Appropriate candidates will possess the credibility to cultivate trusting relationships with existing ultra-high net worth clients of Citi Private Bank, and should be entrepreneurial and capable of bringing in new clients/investment relationships. Candidates for the position should be collaborative and team oriented, able to leverage a wide array of internal partners.

Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.

In this role, you’re expected to

• Function as the primary client contact and trusted investment advisor for clients, including direct selling , determining suitability, identifying product specific opportunities, portfolio advice and after sales execution (in partnership with the Banker team)
• Leverage existing client relationships, local network and investment experience to introduce new ultra-high net worth clients to Citi Private Bank.
• Build and manage a successful practice centered on deepening relationships by providing potential and existing clients with appropriate investment advice and solutions.
• Combine in depth knowledge of traditional and alternative investments with wealth planning and private banking services to optimize client service and cross-marketing opportunities.
• Work across currencies, asset classes, markets and jurisdictions
• Engage and advise clients on brokerage activity and execute trades seamlessly.
• Actively look for cross sell opportunities in others areas of the bank, in particular lending, trust and institutional markets solutions, etc.
• Partner with Bankers to prospect for new investment business
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• 5-8 years of experience
• Experience in providing investment advice and solutions.
• CFA or other advanced degree a plus.
• Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required.
• Successful candidates should already possess CACS certifications 1 & 2