VP / AVP, Product Manager - Managed Funds & Alternatives, Consumer Banking Group

DBS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia is seeking a seasoned Product Manager for Managed Funds & Alternatives in the Consumer Banking Group. The successful candidate will oversee the Unit Trust product lifecycle and provide guidance to the front office on alternative investments. This role demands strong stakeholder management, wealth management expertise, and the ability to address compliance and regulatory requirements. The position offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Dynamic work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10–12 years in wealth management with expertise in Unit Trusts and/or Alternative Investments.
• Knowledge of Unit Trust structures and investment products.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Unit Trust product lifecycle.
• Oversee onboarding and maintenance of funds.
• Support training and briefings for front office.

Skills

Wealth management expertise

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Good communication skills

Client-focused attitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Bloomberg

Morningstar Direct

MS Office

Job description

Job Description - VP / AVP, Product Manager - Managed Funds & Alternatives, Consumer Banking Group (WD78590)

Business Function

As the leading bank in Asia, DBS Consumer Banking Group is in a unique position to help our customers realise their dreams and ambitions. As a market leader in the consumer banking business, DBS has a full spectrum of products and services, including deposits, investments, insurance, mortgages, credit cards and personal loans, to help our customers realise their dreams and aspirations at every life stage. Our financial solutions are not only the best in the business – they were made just right for you.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a seasoned and experienced wealth management professional to manage the Unit Trust product lifecycle and guide front office on Unit Trusts and Alternative products (Hedge Funds and Private Assets).

Successful candidate will require to be proficient in and manage Fund onboarding, Front office guidance, Channel management (Offline & Digital), Platform management, Risk management and cross product proposition for best in class client experience. Role requires strong stakeholder management skills, wealth management expertise, operational rigour and the ability to run with initiatives from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Unit Trust Product Lifecycle Management
• Support new product, service initiatives and proposition launches on all bank channels – Traditional and Digital; for AI and Non AI clients
• Oversee onboarding, implementation, maintenance, and review of unit trusts and alternative funds for DBS Consumer Banking
• Support regular coaching, training and market/product briefings to front office and Act as a subject matter expert for Unit Trusts and Alternatives, supporting client advisors with product-related queries and materials.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders - encompassing Tech, Ops, complaince, Legal, Marketing and Risk
• Meet revenue, volume targets and product KPI metrics on overall and per channel basis
• To have a keen understanding and full awareness of, and adherence to, in-country regulatory framework, rules of engagement in the sales and marketing of investment products, as well as legal and compliance guidelinests
• Drive strategic initiatives and projects that span across multiple product classes to deliver holistic solutions for clients and advisors
• Represent business needs to guide platform enhancements and other capability developments to aid overall goals

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 10 – 12 years in wealth management with expertise in Unit Trusts and/or Alternative Investments
• Knowledge of Unit Trusts structures, banking and investment products & services (traditional and alternative asset classes)
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements as well as exposure to multicultural issues
• Familiarity with Bloomberg and Morningstar Direct along with good MS office skills
• Good Planning and organizing capability
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Collaborative and client-focused.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Open to accept challenges and continuous learning
• Self motivated team players with excellent service aptitude who would enjoy in a fast-paced service focused environment
• Willing to coach, support, and work as a team with RMs & other stakeholders in the bank to achieve KPI

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.