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Vice President, Investment Product

Singlife
5-9 Years
Singapore
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

 Investment Product Governance & MAS-Aligned Due Diligence

  • Lead the due diligence process of investment products (funds, ILPs, structured products) in full compliance with MAS FAA requirements, including but not limited to suitability standards and product assessment obligations.
  • Maintain and update the Approved Product List (APL) in accordance with MAS expectations for ongoing monitoring, product suitability, and advisory controls.
  • Ensure product documentation, due diligence files, and internal assessments are aligned with MAS Notices
  • Collaborate with Compliance to ensure regulatory gaps are identified and remediated.

High Conviction List & Fund Research (Regulatory-Compliant Process)

  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative fund assessments to curate the High Conviction List with documented rationale aligned to FAA-G11 suitability expectations.
  • Ensure all recommendations are supported by robust research and clearly stated risk disclosures.

Model Portfolio Construction & Governance

  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of Model Portfolios consistent with MAS expectations on product selection, client risk profiles, and advisory documentation.
  • Implement changes to portfolio allocations based on market conditions while adhering to risk management and regulatory suitability principles.
  • Ensure periodic reviews, performance evaluations, and rebalancing are documented and compliant.

Market Commentary & Research Leadership

  • Produce investment commentaries, economic outlooks, and fund insights with regulatory-compliant disclosures.
  • Ensure all communication materials to advisors and clients adhere to MAS advertising and representation requirements.

Advisor Training & Conduct Supervision Support

  • Deliver targeted training to advisors on product suitability, portfolio construction, risk disclosure, and MAS requirements governing recommendations.
  • Support advisors in complex investment cases with guidance rooted in MAS-aligned best practices.
  • Promote proper advisory conduct consistent with FAA and all applicable MAS notices.

Compliance & Regulatory Engagement

  • Work closely with the Compliance department to uphold MAS standards on:
    • Product governance
    • Suitability documentation
    • Advisory processes
    • Sales materials and disclosures
  • Participate in regulatory audits or reviews and support the maintenance of strong internal controls.
Leadership, Controls, and Strategic Initiatives

  • Lead initiatives to strengthen the investment governance framework, ensuring robust controls and adherence to MAS expectations.
  • Mentor junior team members in investment research and compliance-aware processes.
  • Lead cross-functional improvements to enhance suitability, advisory quality, and operational efficiency.

Ad-Hoc & Strategic Contributions

  • Support senior management with strategic investment initiatives and regulatory-related projects.
  • Execute assignments with high accountability and alignment to regulatory rigor.

Requirements

 Experience

  • 5–7+ years of experience in investments, wealth advisory, or product research, preferably within an Independent FA, private bank, or asset management firm.
  • Strong understanding of the MAS FAA regulatory framework, including suitability, disclosure, product due diligence, and documentation standards.
  • Demonstrated experience working directly with compliance teams and regulatory auditors.
  • Strong presentation skills and the ability to translate complex investment concepts into advisor-friendly insights.
  • Strong analytical, due diligence, and critical-thinking capabilities.

Education & Certifications

  • Degree in Finance, Economics, Investments, or related fields.
  • Professional certifications such as CFA, CFP, or completion of relevant CMFAS modules (e.g., M5, M6, M8, M9, M8A, M9A, HI) are highly preferred and may be required under MAS fit & proper standards.

More Info

Job Type:
Permanent Job
Industry:
Insurance
Function:
Investment
Employment Type:
Full time

About Company

Job ID: 139923613

Last Updated: 23-07-2026 09:21:59 PM
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