Senior Investment Advisor

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The role requires working closely with Relationship Managers to provide clients proactively with investment advice and asset allocation guidance focused on investment performance. He/she shall generate positive client performance according to the clients’ respective risk profile and adding perceived value by proactively managing risks and opportunities. Further, he/she shall contribute towards the assets under management growth ambitions for the team. The incumbent shall also build highly effective relationships across the Bank to maintain and improve knowledge of the business and its latest products and services to optimise service to clients.

YOUR CHALLENGE

People Management

Contribute to the strengthening of the team spirit and the fostering of a collaborative work environment

Motivate and provide guidance/feedback to other team members to improve overall performance

Client Management (internal & external)

Actively provide clients with top notch investment and asset allocation optimisation advice, generating positive investment performance according to the clients’ needs and risk profile jointly with Relationship Managers

Conduct regular portfolio reviews with clients and addressing deficiencies promptly and effectively

Positively represent and market the team to help attract growth in assets under management

Regular consultation with Front representatives to be kept updated of clients’ needs/demands and take appropriate measures to fulfil them, where relevant

Business Management

Work to fulfil the ambitions of the Client Coverage & Advisory Hong Kong – Greater China team

Regular review of the function’s practices to ensure efficiency and productivity are kept at optimal levels

Compliance & Risk Management

Regular monitoring of clients’ portfolio to ensure asset allocation and concentration/diversification are in line with the respective client’s risk profile and investment goals

Meet all legal, regulatory and compliance standards/requirements

Adhere to all relevant Local User Manuals

Regular assessment of the function’s practices to mitigate associated risks arising out of and relating to the said function

Demonstration of appropriate values and behaviours including but not limited to standards on honesty and integrity, due care and diligence, fair dealing (treating customers fairly), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, adequate risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations

YOUR PROFILE

Personal and Social

Able to work independently and in a global team setup to take on initiatives with a positive attitude

Client-centric approach for all deliverables

Able to quickly troubleshoot problems and provide effective solutions

Excellent inter-personal skills, open and approachable

Fast learner and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

Good communication/coordination skills to deal with different levels of stakeholders

Highly motivated with integrative personality

Professional and Technical

Relevant higher educational and professional background with relevant working experience (Senior: min. 7 years); experience in Private Banking context is a plus

Strong fundamentals across all asset classes and investment products

Experience in applying a global portfolio approach across all asset classes; CFA or equivalent an advantage

Strong commercial judgement, business acumen and broad understanding of the financial market and products

Languages Skills: Fluent in both English and Mandarin; Cantonese is a plus

Certified Private Wealth Professional (CPWP) certification preferred

Regulatory

HKMA/SFC licensed representative

Familiar with regulatory expectations and requirements

Cross border rules and regulations

*MRC IN-SCOPE POSITION

This is an in-scope position under the Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (MRC Scheme) whereby applicants will be required to undergo reference checks from previous/and or current employers (Authorized Institutions) covering the past seven years.

MRC Scheme is a standardized reference-checking arrangement that is designed to support the integrity of “authorized institutions” regulated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). At a high level, the MRC Scheme requires an In-Scope Institution intending to hire an individual for certain relevant positions to conduct a mandatory reference check on that individual, by requesting information about them from each relevant former and current employer.

For more information, please visit Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 | The Hong Kong Association of Banks. A copy of FAQs for In-Scope Individuals is available upon request.

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