Current Job Opportunities in Banking, Fund Management & Insurance
Product Development & Strategic Marketing Manager (posted on November 14, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
You will lead a team of Product Development personnel and be responsible for product development, enhancements and strategic management of the Bank’s consumer banking products such as insurance, investment, deposits and loans (secured and unsecured). You will establish the right product mix, formulate sales strategy and be responsible for the marketing and distribution for the entire spectrum of consumer products. This includes the monitoring of financial performance and holding bottom-line responsibility for individual product financial targets and channels. You will also play a pro-active role in the development and management of the partner/ intermediary relationship to maximize reach and effectiveness. Other responsibilities include working with advertising agencies to develop the Bank’s marketing and publicity collaterals, plan and manage marketing programs and campaigns related to consumer banking. You will also ensure adequate product infrastructure, sales training and support are given to branches and sales force on all product education.
Pre-requisites:
- Degree in Banking / Business Administration
- At least 5 to 8 years of relevant experience
- Sound knowledge of the full range of consumer wealth management products and a good understanding of financial markets and trends
- Well informed about best market competition/ practices with a strong business acumen
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated and a good team player
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Manager, Systems (posted on November 14, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
You will be part of the Finance & Corporate Affairs team responsible for maximizing the financial performance of our local and regional portfolio. You will identify opportunities for enhancements in finance systems and processes to drive operational efficiency and capabilities to support regional growth. You will participate in Life Policy administration system’s finance requirement specifications and manage user acceptance testing relating to new products roll out and system enhancements to grow our Life and Investment-Linked businesses. You will contribute to solution reviews against new business requirements and ensure integrity of Finance GL processing rules in Life Policy administration system. You will support in implementation of Hyperion Planning project and liaise with IT business analysts and developers on business requirements to drive and support ad hoc finance projects. You will also assist in administration and maintenance duties in super user roles for various financial systems such as Hyperion Financial Management and Planning, Oracle Financials GL, Cognos Powerplay/Transformer and Finance shared server. You will also conduct end user trainings and provide support to users for various financial systems.
Pre-requisites:
- Degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent professional qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Excellent financial / business analytical and problem solving skills
- Meticulous with figures and able to work independently
- Fast learner and high adaptability to a dynamic changing environment
- Strong team player and able to exercise independent judgments
- Good understanding of insurance and investment-linked products is an added advantage
- System support or implementation work experience with Hyperion Financial Management and Planning is highly preferred
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Business Development Manager (posted on November 14, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
You will put in place strategies and resources required, build strong and profitable relationships with existing or new clients, create valuable opportunities and deliver the desired sales results. You are responsible for the development of various distribution channels and will regularly conduct briefings for the various distribution channels on operational requirements and business development and encourage their involvement in channels’ business plans. You will consistently strive to meet persistency target/ production budget/ portfolio growth and ensure distribution channels’ proficiency and effectiveness in servicing.
Pre-requisites:
- Degree holder with qualifications in M5, M9, M8 and CHI
- At least 3 years of direct sales experience with at least 1 year in a managerial position managing a team of sales persons, preferably in the financial services/ insurance industry
- Have an intimate understanding of the insurance business, its sales process and regulations and legislative requirements
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- A natural leader and a team player
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Senior Trainer (posted on November 14, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
You will design and deliver training programs aimed at accelerating the professional development of Financial Consultants. You will also collaborate and work closely with the selected distribution channel to identify and develop suitable curriculum to support the channel’s business strategy, and be involved in launching these training programs.
Pre-requisites:
- Degree holder
- At least 3 years of sales experience in the financial services industry and/ or 3 years of training experience
- Possess excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills
- Previous experience in training needs analysis and curriculum design will be advantageous
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FX Advisor (posted on November 5, 2008)
Role is based in Hong Kong
Reporting to the Head of FX Private Wealth, you will be responsible for developing and managing the FX Advisory business for Private Wealth business in Asia. This role requires you to develop and deliver the FX product and service strategy to support local relationship managers in marketing and sales, in conjunction with the Investment Management Team. You will also advise clients on FX ideas and opportunities, taking into account client risk profile, investment parameters and current strategic positions derived from research. You will contribute to the global FX budget and ensure conformity with the global bank, regulatory standards and client expectations of service, regulatory compliance, KYC, product delivery and operating model. You will seek to improve and develop existing working practices, identify new product opportunities/ needs in the marketplace and produce high quality client marketing proposals and presentation documents & materials.
Pre-requisites:
- Must possess management responsibilities on top of the FX advisor role to be a Senior FX Advisor
- Must possess 5 – 6 years of experience in selling FX products (structures/ hedging) to corporates in order to be in the corporate team
- Possess extensive knowledge of FX markets
- Possess in-depth knowledge of group legal and regulatory requirement globally
- Proven sales track record as a successful FX advisor
- Strong charismatic interpersonal and leadership skills
- A motivator and idea generator
- Possess the ability to relate to a wide range of clients, including internal and end clients
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Assistant Private Banker (posted on November 5, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
You are responsible for providing administrative and sales support to Private Bankers. You will support Private Bankers in maintaining good relationship with clients. Your daily duties include account opening, transaction follow ups, liaising with other departments on remittances, and providing clients with marketing information by fax or mail. You will also communicate directly with clients on matters relating to market quotes, enquiries about operational issues, as well as maintain contact databases and compile statistical information/ reports.
Pre-requisites:
- Tertiary education / University degree
- At least 3 years of banking experience, preferably supporting high net worth clients
- Prior experience in banking operations will be an advantage, as well as knowledge of Bloomberg and Reuters
- Possess strong PR and interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Able to converse well in both written and spoken English
- Able to start work soon
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Private Banker (posted on November 5, 2008)
Role is based in Hong Kong
Our client is an Asian Private Bank who understands the needs and culture of Asian high net worth individuals. Take up the challenge and join this role whereby the bank adopts a holistic approach to Wealth Management. You will join a team of dedicated, experienced Relationship Managers and Investment Advisors who aim to build long-term relationships with clients, by providing them, a high quality, timely and extensive wealth management, investment and financial solutions.
Pre-requisites:
- Degree holder, with at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Good product knowledge in Wealth Management products including asset and risk management, banking, credit, trust and estate planning and investment banking
- Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication skills and relationship building skills
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Assistant Private Banker (posted on November 5, 2008)
Role is based in Hong Kong
You are responsible for providing administrative and sales support to Private Bankers covering the Hong Kong market. You will support Private Bankers in maintaining good relationship with clients. Your daily duties include account opening, transaction follow ups, liaising with other departments on remittances, and providing clients with marketing information by fax or mail. You will also communicate directly with clients on matters relating to market quotes, enquiries about operational issues, as well as maintain contact databases and compile statistical information/ reports.
Pre-requisites:
- Tertiary education
- 2-3 years banking experience preferably supporting high net worth clients
- Relationship skills, procedure/ process knowledge
- Possess superior service quality
- Able to assist Private Bankers in increasing revenue streams
- Able to speak fluent Cantonese and English
- Prior experience in banking operations will be an advantage, as well as knowledge of Bloomberg and Reuters
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Associate Director, Discretionary Research (posted on November 5, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
You will be responsible for the European equity market and macro research. You will assist in all portfolio management tasks and cash management for all discretionary accounts. You will be required to provide quarterly reports on European economies for asset allocation purposes. You will need to ensure that the discretionary desk operates in compliance with the Bank’s and MAS’s guidelines, as well as maintain the bank’s internal control standards, including the timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators.
Pre-requisites:
- Good tertiary education
- At least 7 – 8 years of research experience
- Possess an extensive background in the financial markets
- Possess in-depth product knowledge
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
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Associate Director, Credit Risk Underwriting (posted on November 5, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
You will perform credit risk analysis and risk management of the credit portfolio. You will provide credit related support to the Private Bankers such as structuring loans or recommending credit solutions to meet the demands of sophisticated Private Banking Clients and adhering to the bank's credit policies and standards, as well as regulatory and compliance guidelines.
Pre-requisites:
- Good degree with 4 – 7 years' relevant experiences in a private banking environment
- In-depth understanding of capital market/ treasury products (e.g. FX, options, derivatives) and related credit risks
- Able to work independently and efficiently in a highly pressurized environment and tight schedules
- Have sound judgment and initiatives, meticulous with strong problem solving ability
- Analytical with good written and verbal communication skills
- Good team player
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Manager, Actuarial Reporting (posted on October 17, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
You will be responsible to manage the Actuarial Reporting Team to ensure timely and accurate submission of reports to the MAS, OCI, LIA, reinsurers, internal management and ARO. You will be responsible for actuarial matters related to Statutory Valuation, monthly Statistics, Bonus Investigation Report, Stress Test Report, Financial Condition Report, Monthly EEV Report, Monthly Production, DBS and NBC reports, 3 years plan, Budget, Quarterly and Year End Report and Reinsurance. You will monitor, optimize the Company’s solvency position and policy liabilities, including monitoring and managing the need for catastrophe insurance. You will review all reporting processes and ensure efficiency and good control of actuarial reporting and reinsurance administration process. You will work with other departments to ensure that the Actuarial Reporting Team is providing analyses that are relevant to growing the business e.g. more developed analysis of new business sales and the in-force policyholder database to enhance understanding of our customer base.
You will work with the management to formulate strategies to enhance the value of the Company. You will coordinate and respond to other departments within the Company on issues relating to Actuarial Reporting, and will coordinate ALM efforts with external consultants by ensuring that technical or conducted by consultants are of sufficient standard and recommendations are in line with the relevant Group policies. You will carry out financial and experience analysis of business results, monitor financial soundness and highlight risks associated with new and existing products. You will also lead the Assumptions Committee in ensuring that adequately prudent assumptions are used.
Pre-requisites
- Tertiary education
- At least 7 years experience in a life insurance business company or an actuarial consultancy
- Experience in managing and developing an Actuarial Reporting Team
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
- Responsible, meticulous, self-motivated
- Fast learner with positive attitude
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VP, Private Financial Services (posted on October 17, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to penetrate and grow sales from the mass affluent and high-net worth market through new and existing distribution partners. You will develop and implement strategies to recruit and develop Financial Planners to generate sales from the mass affluent and high-net worth market, both directly and through partners. You will develop a dynamic and profitable platform to lead, manage and support the Financial Planners, and will ensure the annual PFS sales goals are met by developing sales engagement, training and management infrastructure to maximize sales from the mass affluent and high-net worth market through all partners, as well as through the Financial Planners.
Pre-requisites:
- Degree in Business Administration / Financial Services
- At least 10 years of experience in financial service industry, of which minimum 3 years are in sales and channel management.
- Good understanding of the financial sector, including insurance industry, as well as wealth management and insurance products
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Senior Manager, Actuarial (posted on October 14, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
You will be responsible for producing USGAAP (80%) and CGAAP (20%) reporting. You will review valuation production, recommend valuation basis, and will participate in the production of the Business Plan. You will produce data, metrics required by the corporate and meet any other corporate reporting requirements such as basis change and valuation control. You will be involved in dynamic Capital Adequacy Testing and prepare Source of Earnings analysis and reports.
Pre-requisites:
- Tertiary education
- Fellow member of an accredited actuarial organization.
- At least 7 years of work experience in life insurance and 2 years in a management role
- Possess great team spirit but yet can work independently.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
- Responsible, meticulous, self-motivated
- Fast learner with a positive attitude
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Manager, Actuarial (Local Reporting) (posted on October 14, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
You will assist the Appointed Actuary in actuarial matters related to Actuarial Valuation, RBC, Financial Condition Analysis & Stress Test, Dividend Recommendation, Local Capital Plan and Audit. You will assist the Appointed Actuary in the interaction with the MAS, LIA, CPF and keep abreast of emerging standards with a focus on sound recommendations and compliance in conjunction with the Auditors and Regional Office. You will conduct actuarial experience studies and work with the pricing actuary to recommend appropriate assumptions. You will need to produce quality internal, external valuation reports on a timely basis, as well as strengthen and enhance the valuation environment such as models, valuation methods, processes, checks and procedures. You will also be responsible to lead the actuarial staff in supporting local reporting to deliver quality results and ensure smooth operation in all local reporting functions.
Pre-requisites:
- Tertiary education
- Fellow member of an accredited actuarial organization.
- At least 5 years of work experience in life insurance and 2 years in a management role
- Possess great team spirit but yet can work independently.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
- Responsible, meticulous and self-motivated person
- Fast learner with a positive attitude
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VP, Actuarial (posted on October 9, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
You will head a team of actuarial analysts and executives and be responsible for experience analyses and profit analyses. You will be in charge of the group reporting and policies, as well as setting up and maintaining appropriate ALM policies and collaboration with investment management on investment-related strategies and issues. You will also support the Appointed Actuary on strategic management projects.
Pre-requisites:
- Fellow from recognized professional actuarial bodies
- Proficient in Prophet, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Director, Portfolio Management (posted on September 26, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
You will be responsible for the US, Europe, Asia Equity Research and will co-manage all discretionary accounts, as well as market the discretionary management services. You will assist in supervising the team in portfolio management activities and to ensure that the discretionary desk operates in compliance with the Bank’s and MAS’s guidelines. You will need to maintain the bank’s internal control standards, including the timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators. You must be aware of the operational risk scenarios associated with the role, as well as to implement the Group Compliance Policy.
Pre-requisites:
- Good tertiary education
- At least 10 years of portfolio management experience from an established fund house
- Possess an extensive background in the financial markets
- Possess in-depth product knowledge
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
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Senior Product Controller (posted on September 25, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
As a Senior Product Controller, you will manage a team and be responsible for maintaining and ensuring the integrity, completeness and accuracy of all trading P&L positions and related market data. You will prepare daily trading P&L, analyze, explain and validate P&L according to market moves, new trades and other influences. You will manage all marketing and risk provisions on the books to ensure accurate P&L reporting. This will involve understanding how the provision values are derived and how they impact overall P&L. You will assist in valuation issues, substantiate pricing relative to market levels and implementation of strategic projects, such as key risk management and P&L system enhancements. The products covered are FX, money market, fixed income, derivates (interest rates, credit derivates, equities, commodities) and structured products. Your responsibilities also include building a strong relationship with the front office and other internal clients; managing, retaining and developing high quality staff.
Pre-requisites:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
- Possess a CFA or CPA qualification
- At least 8 years experience with significant time spent in a treasury product control environment
- Strong analytical abilities
- Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills
- Possesses accuracy and attention to detail
- Good expertise with Murex system
- Management and leadership experience
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Search Consultant (posted on August 15, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore & Hong Kong
Do you have a passion for providing good service and making a difference in the professional lives of others? Are you able to assist clients in understanding their human resource needs and providing them sustained solutions in talent recruitment? Are you self disciplined and self-driven in meeting goals and targets? If your answers are Yes, we like to hear from you!
As a Search Consultant, you will actively search for talented professionals through performing database searches, intelligent shortlisting of eligible candidates and conducting meetings with them. You will engage directly in compensation negotiations and acquire valuable influencing skills that are well-sought after in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Pre-requisites: Tertiary education in any discipline At least 2 years of work experience preferably in any role within the banking or financial services industry Fresh graduates are welcome to apply Experience in headhunting/ executive-level recruitment is advantageous but not absolutely required Highly motivated person with strong drive to succeed and achieve results Possess excellent communication and writing skills Able to relate well to professionals and executives in the banking and financial services industry
Pre-requisites:
- Tertiary education in any discipline
- At least 2 years of work experience preferably in any role within the banking or financial services industry
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
- Experience in headhunting/ executive-level recruitment is advantageous but not absolutely required
- Highly motivated person with strong drive to succeed and achieve results
- Possess excellent communication and writing skills
- Able to relate well to professionals and executives in the banking and financial services industry
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Priority Banking Business Manager (posted on August 11, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
You will manage a Priority Banking Centre to ensure customer satisfaction, continued business growth and profitability. The task is challenging with a key focus of driving sales and service performance on an individual and team basis. You will inculcate a high performance culture to attract and develop high performing staff. If you are a high achiever and aspire to build your career, we have a large and growing customer base in need of your wealth management acumen.
Pre-requisites:
- Tertiary education with minimum 6 years of banking experience
- Proven success leading sales management teams
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and people management skills
- Experience in wealth management will be advantageous
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Private Banker, Indonesia/ Malaysia (posted on June 10, 2008)
Role is based in Singapore
Be involved in growing assets for the Indonesia / Malaysia market for a major regional private bank. This role is for a Private Banking Relationship Manager to service and further develop Indonesian or Malaysian clients. You will achieve this by offering an unmatched level of support in providing a full selection of private banking products and services. You should be able to establish a strong network with Indonesian or Malaysian High Net Worth individuals in any location, and be highly proficient in building client relationships. You should also have a proven track record of success as a Private Banker and display a high level of professionalism and integrity.
This role is particularly suitable for private bankers who are keen to join a global private bank that emphasizes high level of client service, professionalism and work life balance.
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