Client Advisor - Global Family & Institutional Wealth

UBS AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking institution is seeking a Client Advisor in Singapore to manage relationships with ultra-high net worth clients. Responsibilities include providing tailored advisory services, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and leveraging global resources for client needs. The ideal candidate has extensive private banking experience, strong communication skills in English and relevant Asian languages, and a deep understanding of the Asia Pacific financial markets. This role offers the opportunity to significantly influence clients' investment strategies.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in private banking and strong revenue generation capabilities.
• Familiarity with IB offerings and managing risks.
• Strong understanding of Asia Pacific financial markets and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow long-term client relationships.
• Provide trusted advice using global expertise.
• Ensure compliance with GFIW guidelines.

Skills

Private banking expertise

Interpersonal skills

Communication in English

Understanding of compliance regulations

Experience with UHNW clients

Ability to lead cross product pitches

Job description

Your role:

Are you a strategic, solution-oriented thinker and a problem solving relationship manager? Do you have a proven track record in Family Office, Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) and Institutional client coverage?

We’re looking for a private banker (we call them "Client Advisor") to join our Global Family & Institutional Wealth Group (GFIW), a unique joint-venture between UBS Investment Bank (IB) and Global Wealth Management providing a holistic, institutionalized coverage for family offices and corporates. We are looking for someone to:

• build, establish and grow long-term client relationships
• provide trusted advice to clients drawing on expertise from across our global organization
• ensure delivery of the institutional product suite to GFIW clients across capital markets (Equities, FX Rates & Credit), private equity investments, financing and advisory solutions
• identify potential GFIW clients and drive the process to onboard them
• coordinate cross-divisional coverage to ensure GFIW clients are covered by the relevant IB product specialists
• ensure GFIW compliance guidelines are strictly adhered to when interacting with clients and prospects. Comply with all regulations, policies and standards, contributing to an effective risk culture
• be responsible for developing the business plan for GFIW client relationships and delivering planned financial results
• break down barriers and overcome operational bottlenecks to ensure a flawless client experience
• keep accurate and up-to-date KYC records and client investor profiles
• be able to take tactical and strategic views of clients’ investments and closely monitor their portfolio quality
• to exemplify our bank's purpose to "Reimagine the power of investing. Connecting people for a better world."

Your team:

You’ll be working in the Global Wealth Management team in Singapore. We’re focused on managing, preserving and growing our clients’ wealth, and help our clients plan for and manage succession. We provide our employees with training and continuous education to promote personal development and serve our clients better. As a Client Advisor, you’ll play an important role in helping us stay a global leader in wealth management.

Your expertise:

• in-depth experience and knowledge of private banking offerings and a strong revenue generator while observing client suitability and managing risks
• familiar with IB offerings, and ability to lead early stage cross product pitches or have significant experience in dealing with UHNW Clients in Asia as a private banker
• background in corporate or investment banking is advantageous especially as a relationship banker with long-standing relationships with owners of mid to large companies
• firm grasp of Asia Pacific financial markets and regulatory frameworks
• able to work collaboratively to ensure team approach to provide best possible solution
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• proven track record in working with sophisticated clients and complex investments
• expert in relevant compliance regulations, policies and guidelines
• excellent communicator in English and any other Asian languages including Mandarin to support the regional client base