FIC Flow Sales Assistant, Asia

ICBC STANDARD BANK PLC Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a dedicated professional for a support role within the Global Flow Sales team. The successful candidate will assist with client engagement, trade support, and data management while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal applicants will possess a degree and have 1-2 years of experience in regulated financial services. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in regulated financial services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support sales team with client engagement and trade support.
• Coordinate with departments for client onboarding and documentation.
• Maintain client databases and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of financial products and markets

Education

A degree

Job description

ICBC Standard Bank Plc (ICBCS) is 60% owned by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and 40% by Standard Bank. ICBCS benefits from a unique Chinese and African parentage and an unrivalled global network and level of expertise.

ICBCS is a leading financial markets and commodities bank, driven to deliver the right outcomes for our stakeholders, clients, counterparties and the markets in which we operate. We deliver products in an environment which considers the appropriate needs of our clients, whilst providing guidance and expertise to ensure our employees understand our business and uphold the highest levels of conduct.

Headquartered in London, ICBCS also has operations in Shanghai, Singapore and New York.

At ICBC Standard Bank, we share the same values, challenges and opportunities. We are a diverse, close‑knit, global team with a unique heritage and purpose. We put people first, and give talented, self‑driven professionals the flexibility, rewards and freedom to grow their expertise, seek new opportunities and realise their potential.

https://www.icbcstandardbank.com/

Division Summary

Working as part of the Global flow sales team reporting to Head of FIC Flow Sales and locally reporting to Deputy Chief Executive, Singapore.

Job Purpose

This role provides daily support to FIC Asia sales team, assisting with client engagement, trade support, internal coordination and data management.

Conduct role within remit of MAS Representative Licensing Framework.

Key Responsibilities

Assistance to the team

• Client engagement: Prepare and distribute sales materials, including presentations, proposals, and reports.
• Trade Support: Assist the sales team with responding to client inquiries, providing market information, executing client’s flow trades, preparing termsheets.
• Internal coordination: Coordinate with internal departments for new client onboarding, master agreement negotiation and credit application.
• Data Management: Maintain and update client databases, sales records, and other relevant documentation. Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Administrative Tasks: Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, organizing events, and managing correspondence. Support the sales team with travel arrangements and expense reports.

Risk Management

• Ensure operation within relevant Credit limits
• Ensure understanding of relevant Regulatory, Legal and Compliance risks and rules that pertain to business activities and that they are fully adhered to
• Ensure Operational risk is minimized and any incidents escalated if they arise

Conduct

• Maintain an awareness of and comply with all Anti Bribery and Corruption laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to ICBC Standard Bank and be cognisant of the key ABC risks including 3rd parties and inducements.
• Maintain an awareness of and comply with all Anti Money Laundering laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to ICBC Standard Bank
• Uphold the Values of the firm
• Escalate all significant Regulatory / Compliance issues immediately through appropriate channels
• Develop and maintain a Senior Managers Regime plan and working document to evidence compliance with the regime
• Responsible for ensuring all mandatory training is completed by the team
• Operate within the terms of the SLAs with Standard Bank Group

New Business Risk

• Ensure awareness of approved products
• Ensure any proposed New Business has a robust revenue story
• Ensure that any new business initiatives are appropriately sponsored in the NPC, NPP and TAC forums

Required Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Values

Knowledge, technical skills and expertise

• A degree
• 1-2 years’ Experience of working in a regulated Financial Services
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of financial products and markets, particularly in fixed income, currencies.

Personal attributes

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Global mindset
• Resilience
• Client mindset
• Pays attention to detail
• Results‑orientated
• High level of integrity

The role would suit someone who is

• Able to navigate complexity
• Can work in ambiguity