AVP, Strategic Advisory Solutions, Private Banking, Consumer Banking Group

DBS Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank Ltd in Singapore is seeking an AVP to join Strategic Advisory Solutions within Private Banking. You will work closely with relationship managers to understand client needs, identify opportunities and translate market developments into actionable ideas.

The role emphasizes building investment knowledge, proactively engaging with RMs, and delivering practical, commercially impactful solutions across markets while collaborating with product, research and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in financial markets and wealth management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to distil market insights into practical client recommendations.
• Comfort with AI and digital tools to enhance analysis and reporting.
• Self-motivated, collaborative and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Relationship Managers to understand client portfolios and priorities.
• Identify investment ideas and translate market developments into actionable client messages.
• Develop investment presentations, market updates, communications, and thought leadership content.
• Collaborate with investment, product, research, marketing and other teams to deliver solutions.
• Deliver high-quality work, take ownership and support strategic initiatives.

Skills

Investment knowledge

Communication & Influence

Analytical Thinking

Technology & AI Fluency

Ownership & Initiative

Education

CFA or equivalent qualification

Job description

## AVP, Strategic Advisory Solutions, Private Banking, Consumer Banking GroupApply: Sales & Client Engagement: Singapore - Central: Full time: Posted Today: WD89130**Job Purpose**We are looking for a commercially minded, investment-oriented professional to join a high-impact team supporting RMs across all markets in Private Banking. You will work closely with RMs to understand client needs, identify relevant opportunities and translate market and product developments into actionable ideas. This is not a purely support or execution role. It will be expected to build investment knowledge, engage proactively with RMs, form views, connect information and products, and contribute to solutions.**Key Responsibilities**1. RM Engagement & Business Support* Build strong relationships with RMs and understand their client portfolios and priorities.* Identify client opportunities and relevant investment ideas.* Participate in RM and client discussions, providing insights and follow-through.* Support execution and drive opportunities from concept to action.2. Investment & Market Content* Monitor market trends, investment themes, and product developments.* Assess relevance of investment ideas for clients and RMs.* Develop investment presentations, market updates, communications, and thought leadership content.* Explain implications, opportunities, and recommended actions beyond simple information sharing.3. Commercial & Solution Development* Connect market developments, products, and client needs to deliver practical solutions.* Translate complex investment concepts into clear, actionable messages.* Conduct independent research and proactively identify opportunities and next steps.* Exercise sound judgment to determine relevance and commercial impact.4. Stakeholder Management* Collaborate with investment, product, research, marketing, and other internal teams.* Coordinate resources and expertise to support RM success.* Build credibility through preparation, ownership, and delivery.* Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.5. Execution & Team Contribution* Deliver high-quality, accurate, and timely work.* Take ownership of initiatives from inception to completion.* Anticipate business needs and improve team processes and content.* Support strategic and ad hoc initiatives as business requirements evolve.**Requirements*** Investment Knowledge: Strong interest in financial markets and wealth management; ability to learn investment products quickly. CFA or equivalent qualification is advantageous.* Communication & Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.* Analytical Thinking: Ability to distil market insights into practical, client-focused recommendations.* Technology & AI Fluency: Comfortable leveraging AI and digital tools to enhance analysis, reporting, productivity, and decision-making.* Ownership & Initiative: Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.**Personal Attributes*** Intellectual curiosity and commercial mindset.* Proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented.* Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with RMs, product partners, and clients.**Location:**DBS Asia Central**Job:**Product Sales**Schedule:**Regular**Employee Status:**Full time