Job Summary

•    This is an Investment Advisor (IA)  role in the Private Bank IA team. The Investment Advisor (IA) will work closely with Relationship Managers (RMs) to provide appropriate overall investment advice to meet the investment needs of our clients.  The principal objective of the position is to enhance the relevance of the Bank to clients by articulating the platform to clients, providing appropriate advice and executing client orders meticulously. 
•    The role is multi asset and the candidate is expected to be familiar with equity,  fixed income, managed investments, alts , FX and derivative markets.  
•    The candidate will work with tagged clients to provide and execute appropriate multi asset solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy
•    Drive profitable growth (i) working with new and existing clients of the bank (ii) support RMs to empower them to engage clients (iii)  tactical and strategic cross asset ideas, client portfolio monitoring and client engagement 

Business
•    Focus on analysing suitability of cross asset investments 
•    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 the Bank’s tools 
•    Timely and accurate execution of client orders 
•    Understand specific client issues, including restrictions, so as to provide optimal solutions 

Processes
•    Timely and accurate dealing of client orders.
•    Track and provide regular feedback on processes transactions/solutions to client
•    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 and 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.

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 polices, processes and regulations forms part of the culture.
•    Participation in Local Client Committee and other relevant committees where applicable.
•    Engage with all audit report findings and ensure feedback is acted upon.

Regulatory and Business Conduct
•    Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. 
•    Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
•    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
•    Lead to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles

Key Stakeholders
•    Relationship Managers / Investment Advisors
•    Team Leaders
•    Product Specialists and dedicated functional partners
•    Client Service Managers

Role Specific Technical Skills and Competencies

•    Manage Conduct
•    Manage Risk
•    Sales & Relationship Management
•    Market Knowledge
•    Product & Processes

Our Ideal Candidate

•    The candidate will have at least 7 years of private banking or wealth management experience. 
Education
•    Academic or Professional Education/Qualifications – degree or diploma 
Certifications     
•    CACS1, CACS2. CFA qualification is helpful, though not mandatory.
Languages     
•    English

About Standard Chartered

We're a global bank connecting clients to our differentiated network, offering growth opportunities in the world's most dynamic markets. Our strategy, which combines cross-border capabilities and leading wealth management expertise, helps us deliver our purpose - to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.

Over our 170-year history, and across a unique geographical footprint connecting Asia, Africa and the Middle East to each other and the world, we've built a bank like no other, with diverse capabilities and partnerships that set us apart.

What We Offer

• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions, and geographies.
• In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global employee assistance programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and self-help toolkits.
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual, and digital learning.

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