Associate Director/Director, Managed Investments, Private Banking

About Standard Chartered
We are a leading international bank focused on helping people and companies prosper across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

To us, good performance is about much more than turning a profit. It's about showing how you embody our valued behaviours - do the right thing, better together and never settle - as well as our brand promise, Here for good.

We're committed to promoting equality in the workplace and creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. This in turn helps us to provide better support to our broad client base.

The Role Responsibilities

• Provide sound investment recommendations as a product specialist to private banking clients and position mutual funds, alternative investments and discretionary portfolio mandates (DPM) in a multi-asset-class portfolio context aligned with the Standard Chartered CIO House-view
• Drive the marketing and penetration of investment funds, alternative investments and discretionary portfolio mandates for the Greater China & North Asia (GCNA) market
• Articulate investment views and present managed investment solutions during key client meetings with Private Bankers and Investment Advisors
• Assist Private Bankers and Investment Advisors in addressing client enquiries and delivering client-friendly deliverables that are compliant with local regulatory requirements
• Monitor and strengthen existing Managed Investments Platform, including proactively and broadly communicate on adjustments to recommendations due to changes in CIO views, Fund Focus lists, etc.
• Actively provide constructive feedback to stakeholders such as Fund Selection Team and Discretionary Portfolio Management on business challenges and opportunities
• Assist in co-ordination of fund house / manager visits as well as internal road shows for new managed product launches
• Support the managed investment product governance

Our Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years of experience in Private Banking or Asset Management industry, with focuses on investment advisory/portfolio-based solutions for Private Banking clients in mutual funds/alternative investments/Discretionary Portfolio Mandates
• Broad and understanding of financial instruments and markets as a whole (Degrees in Finance / Economics and CFA, CAIA, FRM, MBA, etc.) are a definite plus
• Solid understanding of portfolio construction and investment processes in Wealth Management context. Prior experiences working with Relationship Managers and High-Net-Worth individual clients is an advantage
• High-impact and confident presence with strong sales and negotiation abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).
• Strong organizational skills record of being able to implement, execute and deliver against tight deadlines
• Client-focused, results-oriented team player with highest standards of ethical and professional behaviour
• Less experienced candidates will be considered as Associate Director

Apply now to join the Bank for those with big career ambitions.

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