Securities Dealing Lead | Singapore | Core Role
Noah Singapore Securities has completed its initial 0-to-1 build-out and is now entering a critical client acquisition phase, with the team operating in a lean setup to advance product, trading, operations and client acquisition capabilities under its securities licence. Beyond core responsibilities within their own domain, this role also requires close collaboration with business, product, technology, compliance and office coordination teams to jointly build a local securities platform that balances regulatory compliance, client experience and business growth.
Role Overview
This role focuses on building the front-office dealing capability for Noah Singapore Securities and driving client acquisition. The mission is to launch and continuously optimise core equity trading capabilities under MAS-compliant standards, while leading market outreach and business development to convert platform capability into real trading volume and AUM growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the build-out of the dealing function in Singapore, driving the launch of core trading capabilities such as US options and margin financing, and continuously optimising the stability, efficiency and client experience of the trading process.
- Own the front-office perspective across the end-to-end journey from onboarding and funding to trading, client servicing and operating follow-through, ensuring effective linkage with back-end execution processes.
- Partner with product, technology, compliance, operations and client service teams to define local requirements, support testing and release readiness, and drive post-launch optimisation with both regulatory and commercial practicality in mind.
- Establish robust practices for dealing support, order handling, incident escalation, client enquiries and service feedback to strengthen client protection and service responsiveness.
- Act as a point of contact across stakeholders, actively participating in the discussion and execution of marketing and client acquisition plans; proactively leverage own resources and networks to identify and engage potential clients, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients.
- Promote brokerage products including equities, mutual funds, structured products, derivatives, private funds and other offerings.
- Participate in client meetings, industry events and roadshows to generate leads, expand the client network and deepen client relationships.
Requirements | Must-have
- Hands-on experience in Singapore brokerage dealing, trading support or related client trading service functions, with strong understanding of equity and related securities workflows and client needs.
- Knowledge of options, ETFs, fixed income or broader multi-asset products that can support future platform expansion.
- Solid understanding of MAS-regulated brokerage requirements, including trading controls, client protection, process compliance and operational linkage across the trade lifecycle.
- Experience in trading platform launches, localisation, or digital brokerage feature enhancement, with ability to translate business needs into product and process outcomes.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with product, technology, compliance, operations, client service and marketing stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving, prioritisation and execution mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-changing early-stage environment and a proactive drive to build client relationships.
Requirements | Nice-to-have
- Relevant Singapore securities licensing, certification or local regulatory examination background.
- Certifications in CMFAS M1a, M5, M6 and M6a will be an added advantage.
- Experience in online account opening optimisation, client activation, trading campaign operations or client journey design.
- People leadership experience in coaching teams, setting service standards or managing front-line functions.
Ways of Working
- Take initiative beyond formal boundaries and step in where the business needs help most.
- Work collaboratively across business, product, technology and operations to build effective execution loops.
- Stay outcome-oriented while balancing compliance, client experience and business conversion.
What We Offer
- A chance to help build and scale Noah Singapore Securities from the ground up and shape core platform capabilities.
- Broader ownership and direct business impact in a lean team where results matter more than functional boundaries.
- Exposure to Noah's global platform, cross-border resources and the broader Chinese wealth management ecosystem.
- Close collaboration with leadership, product, technology, compliance and regional teams on high-priority initiatives.