Client Advisor (Private Wealth)

CGS International Securities Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. (CGS International) invites experienced private wealth professionals to join its Singapore team.

You will originate and develop high-net-worth client relationships, understand investment objectives, and deliver suitable solutions across equities, fixed income and funds. You will build a robust pipeline, conduct regular portfolio reviews, and collaborate with product and regional teams to offer differentiated investment ideas while ensuring

Qualifications

• Strong client acquisition, networking and relationship-building capabilities.
• Commercial orientation with ability to develop new client relationships and convert assets into sustainable revenue.
• Good knowledge of financial markets and investment products.
• Ability to understand client needs and communicate investment ideas and solutions effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of working independently in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements relating to HNW advisory, suitability and KYC/AML, or ability to acquire the required knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop new HNW client relationships in Singapore and ASEAN.Build a sustainable pipeline and convert relationships into funded accounts.Provide investment advice aligned with client objectives and risk profile across assets.Review portfolios and identify investment opportunities; deepen wallet share.
• Collaborate with product, research and regional teams to translate market views into client solutions.
• Ensure compliance with KYC/AML and regulatory requirements; adhere to internal policies.

Skills

Client acquisition

Networking

Relationship-building

Understanding client needs

Communication skills

Independent working

KYC/AML knowledge

Education

CMFAS qualifications

Job description

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. (CGS International) is an award-winning and market leading integrated financial services provider, ranked among the top securities houses in Asia.

CGS International taps on our wealth of global and ASEAN insights to offer equities trading, leveraged products, wealth management, investment banking, equities research, Shariah-compliant financing, fixed income, currency and commodities, structured products and prime brokerage services in over 15 countries and regions.

Along with its parent organisation China Galaxy Securities, a leading securities house in China, CGS International is trusted by more than 15 million customers globally.

Job Responsibilities

Client Acquisition & Business Development

• Proactively originate, acquire and develop new High Net Worth(“HNW”) client relationships through personal networks, referrals, professional intermediaries, corporate relationships and other business development activities.
• Build and maintain a sustainable pipeline of prospective clients and convert relationships into funded and active accounts.
• Develop relationships with entrepreneurs, business owners, senior executives, professionals and other HNW individuals, with a focus on Singapore and ASEAN markets.
• Grow assets under management/coverage and drive sustainable revenue through active engagement and deepening of client relationships.

Client Advisory & Relationship Management

• Understand clients’ investment objectives, risk profiles and wealth needs, and provide suitable investment advice and solutions in accordance with applicable regulatory and internal requirements.
• Build long-term client relationships through regular portfolio reviews, market engagement and proactive identification of investment opportunities.
• Deliver a high standard of client service while identifying opportunities to deepen wallet share and broaden client relationships.

Investment Solutions

• Provide and facilitate investment solutions across equities, fixed income, funds, structured products and other relevant wealth and capital-markets products.
• Work closely with internal product, research and investment specialists to translate market views and investment ideas into actionable client solutions.
• Leverage CGSI’s broader securities, institutional, investment banking and regional capabilities to deliver differentiated solutions to clients.

Business Building & Collaboration

• Contribute actively to the growth and development of CGSI’s Private Wealth franchise, including client events, partnerships, referral initiatives and other business-development activities.
• Collaborate with other business units and regional teams to identify appropriate cross-referral and client opportunities.
• Operate effectively within a growing and entrepreneurial Private Wealth platform, taking ownership of client acquisition, relationship development and business outcomes.

Governance

• Ensure all client activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, suitability standards, KYC/AML requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Mandatory

• Strong client acquisition, networking and relationship-building capabilities.
• Demonstrated commercial orientation with the ability to develop new client relationships and convert assets into sustainable revenue.
• Good knowledge of financial markets and investment products.
• Ability to understand client needs and communicate investment ideas and solutions effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and proactively in a growing, entrepreneurial business environment.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements relating to HNW client advisory, suitability and KYC/AML, or ability to acquire the required knowledge.

Useful / advantageous

• Existing network of HNW individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners and/or senior professionals in Singapore and ASEAN.
• Experience across equities, fixed income, structured products, funds and other investment products.
• Experience within Priority/Premier Banking, Private Wealth, securities wealth management, EAM, family office or other relevant HNW client-facing businesses.
• Relevant CMFAS qualifications and experience in regulated advisory activities would be advantageous.