Investment Analyst (Manager) - Singapore & Malaysia

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At Bank of Singapore, we are constantly on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our team. We promote a culture of openness, teamwork and fairness. Most importantly, we invest in our people through our programmes that develop them on both professional and personal levels. Besides attractive remuneration packages, we offer non-financial benefits and opportunities to develop your potential within OCBC Group’s global network of subsidiaries and offices. If you have passion, drive and the will to succeed, rise to the challenge today!

Investment Analysts (IA) are investment specialists within the front office team. The primary role of the IA is to formulate investment strategies and work with the Investment Advisors to support the Relationship Managers in managing client portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Working along side Investment Advisors to formulate investment strategies that align with client’s target strategic assets allocation to meet investment objectives and risk profile.

• Disseminate house views and product ideas to the RMs and FIMs

• Create investment proposals based on the criteria provided by the RMs for pitching purposes

• Participate in product idea generation and solutions by: (a) keeping abreast of products in the market; (b) proposing new product ideas; (c) promoting ideas approved and endorsed by the Product Council where applicable; (d) developing, monitoring and following up on new trading ideas related to cash equities, bonds, FX as well as structured products under ELNs, KODAs/DEKODAs, equity options, range accrual notes

• Ensure adherence to internal and external regulations and policies at all times

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the fields of either Finance, Business, Economics or Banking

• Preferably CFA and CACS certified

• Strong knowledge of products across asset classes

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

• Possess future oriented mindset, strive to innovate and adapt to changes

• Strong understanding of inter-dependencies within the team and able to collaborate effectively across departments

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and remain empathetic, passionate and resilient