Vice President, Investment Product

Singlife; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to lead investment product governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves overseeing due diligence processes for various investment products, conducting fund assessments, and producing market insights. Candidates must have 5–7+ years of experience in investment or wealth advisory, along with strong analytical skills and relevant financial degrees. Knowledge of MAS regulations is essential, making this an important role in maintaining product governance.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in investments or wealth advisory.
• Experience working with compliance teams and regulatory auditors.
• Professional certifications such as CFA or CFP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the due diligence process for investment products.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative fund assessments.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of Model Portfolios.
• Produce investment commentaries and economic outlooks.
• Deliver targeted training to advisors on product suitability.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Presentation skills

Critical thinking

Due diligence

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, Investments or related fields

Tools

Knowledge of MAS FAA regulatory framework

CMFAS certifications (M5, M6, M8, etc.)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Investment Product Governance & MAS-Aligned Due Diligence

• Lead the due diligence process of investment products (funds, ILPs, structured products) in full compliance with MAS FAA requirements, including but not limited to suitability standards and product assessment obligations.
• Maintain and update the Approved Product List (APL) in accordance with MAS expectations for ongoing monitoring, product suitability, and advisory controls.
• Ensure product documentation, due diligence files, and internal assessments are aligned with MAS Notices.
• Collaborate with Compliance to ensure regulatory gaps are identified and remediated.

High Conviction List & Fund Research (Regulatory-Compliant Process)

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative fund assessments to curate the High Conviction List with documented rationale aligned to FAA-G11 suitability expectations.
• Ensure all recommendations are supported by robust research and clearly stated risk disclosures.

Model Portfolio Construction & Governance

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of Model Portfolios consistent with MAS expectations on product selection, client risk profiles, and advisory documentation.
• Implement changes to portfolio allocations based on market conditions while adhering to risk management and regulatory suitability principles.
• Ensure periodic reviews, performance evaluations, and rebalancing are documented and compliant.

Market Commentary & Research Leadership

• Produce investment commentaries, economic outlooks, and fund insights with regulatory-compliant disclosures.
• Ensure all communication materials to advisors and clients adhere to MAS advertising and representation requirements.

Advisor Training & Conduct Supervision Support

• Deliver targeted training to advisors on product suitability, portfolio construction, risk disclosure, and MAS requirements governing recommendations.
• Support advisors in complex investment cases with guidance rooted in MAS-aligned best practices.
• Promote proper advisory conduct consistent with FAA and all applicable MAS notices.

Compliance & Regulatory Engagement

• Work closely with the Compliance department to uphold MAS standards on:
• Product governance
• Suitability documentation
• Advisory processes
• Sales materials and disclosures
• Participate in regulatory audits or reviews and support the maintenance of strong internal controls.

Leadership, Controls, and Strategic Initiatives

• Lead initiatives to strengthen the investment governance framework, ensuring robust controls and adherence to MAS expectations.
• Mentor junior team members in investment research and compliance-aware processes.
• Lead cross-functional improvements to enhance suitability, advisory quality, and operational efficiency.

Ad-Hoc & Strategic Contributions

• Support senior management with strategic investment initiatives and regulatory-related projects.
• Execute assignments with high accountability and alignment to regulatory rigor.

Requirements

Experience

• 5–7+ years of experience in investments, wealth advisory, or product research, preferably within an Independent FA, private bank, or asset management firm.
• Strong understanding of the MAS FAA regulatory framework, including suitability, disclosure, product due diligence, and documentation standards.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with compliance teams and regulatory auditors.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to translate complex investment concepts into advisor-friendly insights.
• Strong analytical, due diligence, and critical-thinking capabilities.

Education & Certifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Investments, or related fields.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CFP, or completion of relevant CMFAS modules (e.g., M5, M6, M8, M9, M8A, M9A, HI) are highly preferred and may be required under MAS fit & proper standards.