IPB Investment Counselor - Vice President (VP)

Citigroup Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank is seeking an experienced Investment Counselor to manage investment relationships and provide strategic market insights to wealth clients. This role requires 10-15 years of investment product sales experience and a broad understanding of financial services. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality investment solutions and exceptional client service in Singapore.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in investment product sales required.
• Broad understanding of financial services and financial planning.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage investment relationships and deliver views to clients.
• Function as a trusted investment advisor for clients.
• Create customized proposals for high net worth clients.
• Provide a high level of communication and customer service.

Skills

Investment product sales

Client-centric skills

Interpersonal communication

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

Shape your Career with Citi

Citi Global Wealth brings together the full power of Citi to serve the entire continuum of wealth clients, from affluent to ultra-high net worth to family offices. The strategies we create help our clients maintain liquidity while maximizing yields, transact in foreign currency and across borders, and manage fluctuating expenses or cash flow. We are uniquely suited to helping our clients meet their banking needs across regions through our global network.

Job Description for Investment Counselor - VP

The Investment Counselor (IC) is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within their own field and the business. They are recognized as the authority for investment products and market trends within the business. To be effective in this role, the IC is required to communicate and disseminate market views both internally and to external clients. The IC is also expected to formulate investment proposals which best suit client needs.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Client Advisors, the Investment Counselor (IC) manages investment relationships and delivers our Chief Investment Officer (CIO)’s views to our wealth clients.
• IC is expected to function as one of the primary client contacts, and trusted investment advisor for clients, including direct sales advisory, determining suitability, identifying product specific opportunities, portfolio advice and after sales execution.
• Works closely with the Market Managers and support the Relationship Managers professionals primarily serving clients in Onshore Singapore.
• Partners with Client Advisors to grow their existing clients’ share of wallet and win a greater percentage of their high net worth prospects by focusing on delivering quality solutions that meet individual client’s needs.
• Lead and share investment opportunities with Client Advisors, create customized proposals for high net worth clients and be available to accompany Client Advisors to deliver investment solutions in client meetings.
• Combine in depth knowledge of traditional and alternative investments with wealth solutions and banking services to optimize client service and cross-marketing opportunities.
• Leverages specialists and wholesalers to provide subject matter expertise where appropriate and present or co-present at client events.
• Provides a high level of communication and customer service to sales professionals and their clients.
• Accountable for product revenue goals and penetration goals.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adequately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in investment product sales required.
• Broad understanding of financial services, product solutions and all aspects of financial planning strategies and concepts.
• Client-centric skills including excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Specific licensing may be required.

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred.

Citigroup is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.