We are one of the leading Independent Wealth Advisors in Asia Pacific and the Middle East with expansion plans underway in Europe. We are dedicated towards providing investment advice and management in a manner that is free of conflict of interest by ensuring we represent our Clients’ interests to various banks and financial institutions.

The Investment Counselling team at the Firm serves as its think tank in terms of strategic and tactical ideation while closely supporting the Relationship Managers (Advisors) in servicing the investment mandates of Clients by:

defining and steering the Firm’s macro view and outlook on global markets and guiding the Advisors and Clients within the scope of these views to dynamically manage asset allocation and diversification
proposing paths to market across diverse asset classes by recommending high conviction - individual securities, funds, ETFs, structured products, etc.
closely reviewing the performance of portfolios and recommended trades vis-à-vis Client risk-return objectives and dynamically recommending rebalancing as and when necessary
actively managing niche listed and traded fund strategies and guide Advisors regarding appropriate subscription from Clients into these funds. The performance of these Funds is centric to the Firm in showcasing the efficacy of its investment strategies
curating market research and trade recommendations issued by the Firm’s Bank partners on an ongoing basis and adopting these where relevant per the suitability and appropriateness of the same for Clients
supporting the business development efforts of the Advisors by engaging prospects to showcase the investment capabilities of the Firm

We are now seeking a specialist in Fixed Income / Credit Markets to join the Firm’s team of Investment Counselors.

Responsibilities:

Originate and recommend investment strategies for global Bonds
Actively manage a Bond Fund run by the Firm by formulating a dynamic strategy that is aligned to the outlook for Credit Markets as formulated by the Fixed Income specialist
Conduct detailed research and analysis in selecting Bonds to populate the Fund strategy and Client allocations to Fixed Income
To understand clients' risk profile, investment needs and construct and execute investment solutions
Regularly review and recommend any necessary rebalancing of portfolios to Advisors and Clients
Present all investment solutions in a high standard, professional manner
Share knowledge and best practices with the Advisors
Support Financial Advisors in providing ongoing investment advice to clients
Ongoing client relationships for the Company based on past experience of dealing with High Net Worth Clients
Support the business development efforts of the Advisors by actively engaging prospects
Develop risk controls, overall trading position limits, stop losses and hedging strategies – for the Fund and individual Client portfolios where applicable. Drive timely and disciplined order execution for the Funds’ position
Actively work with the other Investment Counsellors in advocating the overall mutli-asset, holistic macro and portfolio views of the Team
Maintain a high standard of ethics and conduct and ensure confidentiality of clients’ assets & information.
Ensure strict adherence to the Company’s policies, rules & regulations.

Requirements:

Degree in Banking/Business/Economics/Engineering/Finance/Maths
Certifications required from CMFAS Modules 1A, 5, 6A and 8A
At least 7 to 10 years’ experience in an Investment Advisory / Fixed Income product specialist Role
Experience of working in Wealth Management at a Bank and/or with an Independent / External Asset Manager and/or a Fund Manager will be preferred.
Demonstrable track record of driving sound investment strategies and related selection and tracking of Bonds through sound fundamental and technical analysis of the issuers
Experience in managing a Fund or supporting the management of the same, while not necessary, is preferred
Conversant in other asset classes with ability to contribute to and follow the ideation and recommendations of other Investment Counsellors. Should be able to hold conversations with Clients from a holistic and diversified perspective
An existing network of potential Clients that the candidate could look to engage on behalf of the Firm will be deemed an added advantage
Dependable, proactive and enterprising, Ability to work under pressure and as an effective Team member
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Reporting will be to the CIO. Title and remuneration will be commensurate with experience and profile and will be in keeping with market standards

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