Investment Associate

UOB Kay Hian Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an Investment Associate to support senior finance directors in delivering comprehensive solutions to clients. Key responsibilities include managing client relationships, assisting in investment portfolio management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a relevant academic background and experience in financial services. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential. The role focuses on client support, investment proposals, and financial planning.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in client servicing, operations or sales support within financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of financial products and services.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and client interfacing skills.
• Meticulous, strong attention to details.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key point of contact for clients on administrative and operational matters.
• Assist in preparing investment proposals and client review materials.
• Support the development of financial plans, retirement projections, and cash flow analyses.
• Ensure all client activity complies with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Client-first mindset

Team player

Ability to multitask

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor degree or diploma from reputable institutions

Job description

Job Summary: The Investment Associate support senior finance director in delivering comprehensive financial solutions to clients and investment partners. This includes client relationship support, portfolio administration, financial planning coordination, and ensuring a high level of client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Support & Relationship Management: Serve as key point of contact for clients on administrative and operational matters. Assist in onboarding new clients, including KYC/AML documentation and account setup. Coordinate and attend client meetings, take meeting notes, and ensure follow-up on action items. Maintain and update CRM systems with client interactions and data.
• Portfolio & Investment Support: Assist in preparing investment proposals, asset allocation reports, and client review materials. Monitor client portfolios and work with portfolio managers to ensure alignment with investment goals. Help execute client instructions related to trades, transfers, or account maintenance.
• Financial Planning & Reporting: Support the development of financials plans, retirement projections, and cash flow analyses. Generate performance reports and other customized client reporting as needed.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all client activity complies with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Support audits and reviews by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Client-first mindset with high professional integrity and discretion.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in client servicing, operations or sales support within financial institutions.
• Bachelor degree or diploma from reputable institutions.
• Strong understanding of financial products and services.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and client interfacing skills.
• Meticulous, strong attention to details.
• Possess future oriented mindset, strive to innovate and adapt to changes
• Strong understanding of inter-dependencies within the team and able to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and remain empathetic, passionate and resilient.