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Original posting from Standard Chartered Bank
Requisition Number: 53603
Job Location: Central, HKG
Global Grade: Band 4
Work Type: Office Working
Employment Type: Permanent
Posting Start Date: 14/05/2026
Posting End Date: 28/05/2026
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Job Summary The Investment Advisor will work closely with Relationship Managers to provide appropriate overall investment advice to meet the investment needs of our clients. There will be individual performance expectations, and you will need to always maintain operational risk control and compliance. The principal objective of the position is to enhance the relevance of the Bank to the clients, thereby leading to an increased share of wallet, revenues and client experience.
Strategy
- Understands and adopts SCB PvB GC's business strategy and investment philosophy appropriate to capture business opportunities.
- Drive profitable growth by providing appropriate investment advice to
o new and existing clients of the bank o Relationship Managers of the bank to empower them to engage clients
Business
- Focus on suitability of investments for dedicated group of clients; understand client risk appetite, investment preference and return expectations
- Liaise with Relationship Managers to produce account plans aimed at developing the client relationship including growth of assets and profitability
- Provide a tailored portfolio and trading service of relevant and suitable investment solutions
- Provide timely analysis of market and product information
- Be capable of addressing multi-asset class product requirements
- Review client investment portfolios on an annual basis using sophisticated risk engine
- Deliver good investment performance commensurate with the clients’ risk and return appetite
- Timely and accurate execution of client orders
- Understand specific client issues, including restrictions, so as to provide optimal solutions
- Identify opportunities/solutions from the wider SCB group which benefit the clients
- Act as a trusted investment advisor of choice, e.g., acts as sounding board for competitor proposals
- Work with line manager to host internal meetings / huddles for RMs
Key Responsibilities
Processes
- Timely and accurate dealing of client orders.
- Track and provide regular feedback on processes transactions/solutions to client
- Create further client opportunities through high quality problem resolution
- Adherence to client investment suitability standards and to Compliance /regulatory requirements
- Support the continuous improvement of processes to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support the effective management of operational risks across the Business and in compliance with applicable internal policies, and external laws and regulations at a global level.
- Support the delivery of Business strategy in a safe and well-controlled manner and on an end-to-end basis.
- Ensure sales management and suitability processes are applied appropriately.
People & Talent
- Collaborate with support functions, business partners, and product specialists to deliver One Bank, support cross selling efforts and referral program (where applicable), and provide effective client solutions
- Ensure all in trainings are completed entirely and in a timely manner
- Ensure professional skills and/or knowledge across all investment areas
Risk Management
- Do what is right in order to avoid reputational risks and operational losses.
- Understand the risk and control environment within area of responsibility and drive rectification as required.
- Handle customer issues, complaints, and product enquiries on timely basis in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensure that Risk Management matters that are brought to attention are subject to direct remedial action and/or ensure adequate reporting to the relevant Risk Committees and/or line management.
Governance
- Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.
- Ensure adherence with the highest standards of ethics and compliance with relevant policies, processes and regulations forms part of the culture.
- Participate in relevant risk and governance committees where applicable.
- Engage with all audit report findings and ensure feedback is acted upon
Regulatory & Business Conduct
Source: Standard Chartered Bank careers