Investment Director, SG & ASEAN, Asset Management

CLSA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent asset management firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Investment Director to lead and develop ASEAN investment strategies. The ideal candidate will have 9-12 years of top-tier experience in asset management, demonstrating strong client-facing skills and a track record of building relationships. Responsibilities include researching new products, leading investment proposals, and driving client development. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of the asset management landscape in ASEAN markets.

Qualifications

• 9 - 12 years of top-tier ASEAN asset management experience.
• Existing client relationships in one or more client segments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ASEAN investment thinking and contribute to proposals.
• Research and propose ASEAN-specific products for launch.
• Lead business and client development in the ASEAN region.

Skills

Client Portfolio Management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Client coverage mentality

Business understanding

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or finance

Job description

Position De ion

Singapore and ASEAN is a new market for CSI Asset Management. Singapore will be CSI Asset Management's ASEAN investment hub from where we expect to cover and provide products and services to clients across South Asia. Building a comprehensive platform in Singapore for these purposes is one of CSI Asset Management's key priorities for 2026.

The role of Investment Director will have four key responsibilities in our Singapore & ASEAN asset management business:

(i) to lead ASEAN investment thinking and contribute ASEAN investment proposals and ideas into regional investment committee deliberations for potential inclusion in regional and global portfolios;

(ii) to research and propose ASEAN-specific products and portfolios for launch;

(iii) to lead business and client development among traditional SG and ASEAN investors, including institutional, corporate, FO/MFO, and wealth management intermediaries in the ASEAN region; and

(iv) to act as a product specialist capable of clearly articulating CSI Asset Management's investment capabilities, competitive edge, products and portfolios in order to attract assets into local and regional portfolios.

This is a role for an experienced asset management professional with deep investment understanding who wants to be able to make a significant contribution to investment thinking and product development choices in the regional asset management business, but who is motivated by covering and servicing clients, clearly articulating our investment capabilities and strengths and value-add, and ultimately in helping us develop and grow our ASEAN client base and AUM. This is not a portfolio manager position.

Candidates for this position will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of (i) the product and service strengths of CSI Asset Management, (ii) the challenges of marketing asset management products and services from a predominantly China-focused asset manager to SG and ASEAN clients, and (iii) where the opportunities are for CSI Asset Management in ASEAN, how to prioritise them and how to execute on them. A successful candidate will also demonstrate sufficient drive and energy to achieve measurable progress in external client and distribution development.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• to lead ASEAN investment thinking and contribute ASEAN investment proposals and ideas into regional investment committee deliberations for potential inclusion in regional and global portfolios;
• to research and propose ASEAN-specific products and portfolios for launch;
• to lead business and client development among traditional SG and ASEAN investors, including institutional, corporate, FO/MFO, and wealth management intermediaries in the ASEAN region; and
• to act as a product specialist capable of clearly articulating CSI Asset Management's investment capabilities, competitive edge, products and portfolios in order to attract asets into local and regional portfolios.
• demonstrate sufficient drive and energy to achieve measurable progress in external client and distribution development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in business or finance related discipline
• 9 - 12 years of top tier ASEAN asset management experience in an Investment Director, Client Portfolio Manager or other similar product specialist role working at the heart of an investment function but with significant client-facing responsibilities.
• Existing client relationships in one or more client segments, and a proven track record in winning clients and growing a client following.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong client coverage mentality and obvious drive, energy and desire to meet clients, develop relationships and ultimately raise assets.
• Clear understanding of business responsibilities and how to manage client demands while also delivering on business objectives
• Strong sense of personal accountability, diligence, initiative and responsibility for owning issues through to resolution, self-motivated and able to work independently
• Keen to work and able to thrive in a fast-growing business with a very broad range of asset management business lines
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English. Mandarin language skills would be an advantage but not essential.