Vice President (VP), IPB Investment Counselor - C13, SINGAPORE

Citigroup Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Investment Counselor to manage investment relationships and deliver insights to wealth clients. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in investment product sales and strong client-centric skills. Responsibilities include advising clients, creating customized investment proposals, and collaborating with Client Advisors. This full-time role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in investment product sales required.
• Broad understanding of financial services and product solutions.
• Specific licensing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage investment relationships and deliver CIO’s views to wealth clients.
• Function as the primary client contact and trusted investment advisor.
• Create customized proposals for high net worth clients.

Skills

Client-centric skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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 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.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular 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 sound 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

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Job Family Group:

Consumer Sales

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Job Family:

Consumer Product Sales

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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