AVP, Managed Investment Specialist (Mutual Fund & Discretionary Portfolio Management)
Job description
At Citi, we get to connect millions of people across hundreds of cities and countries every day. And we've been doing it for more than 200 years. We do this through our unparalleled global network. We provide a broad range of financial services and products to our clients – whether they be consumers, corporations, governments or institutions – to help them meet their biggest opportunities and face the world's toughest challenges.
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brings together the full power of Citi to serve the entire continuum of wealth clients, from affluent to ultra-high net worth to family offices. The strategies we create help our clients maintain liquidity while maximizing yields, transact in foreign currency and across borders, and manage fluctuating expenses or cash flow. We are uniquely suited to helping our clients meet their banking needs across regions through our global network.
We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as AVP, Managed Investment Specialist (Mutual Fund & Discretionary Portfolio Management) (Internal Job Title: Investment Professional Sr Analyst - C12) based in Hong Kong. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:
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We offer our employees resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work. In 2019, Citi employee volunteers contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours around the world.
In this role, you’re expected to:
The Investment Professional Sr Analyst will be responsible for supporting our internal and external clients primarily through a “service to sales” role covering the entirety of the investment platform and experience. The Investments Professional is a key contributor to the improvement of processes and workflow for the regional investments team that they will support. The role requires in-depth understanding of how various areas of the organization work together to coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the overall business. The role requires strong analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and solve complex issues across various investment solution and operations partners. Effective communication and diplomacy skills are required.
Responsibilities:
Provides exceptional support and issue resolution to Citi Private Bank Investment Clients & Internal Partners
Provides call coverage for advisors to support incoming client requests - including placing securities trades (Series 7 & 66 required)
Provides high level of support, including but not limited to client market and price updates, account documentation approval and maintenance
Prepares and interfaces with clients on subscription documents for Alternative Investments such as Private Equity, Hedge Funds, among others
Creates investment mandates for discretionary accounts
Ensures client Investment Objective Settings (IOS) other compliance norms are strictly adhered to
Handles inquiries/requests related to investment operations
Builds a rapport with the Investment Counselors (IC) and Investment Associates (IA); communicates effectively on issues/tasks/opportunities requiring the IC’s/IA’s attention
Builds a rapport with operational, product partner, and trading desk staffs and seeks out highest level of support from those teams
Researches and answers client inquiries for products and solutions
Risk Management - monitors exceptions and works with IC Team Leader to monitor risk metrics across the team
Organizes and tracks campaigns and projects
Submits and monitors fee schedules and billing
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
5-8 years of experience
Series 7 & 66 registration required (Preference is prior to joining; however, we will also consider candidates who commit to taking the exams within the first 3 months of employment).
Bachelor's/University degree required
Minimum 3 years of client service or investment assistant experience within a registered broker dealer or registered investment adviser firm
Experience and interest in financial markets and concepts
PowerPoint and Excel expertise required
Basic understanding of investment and financial planning strategies preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral
Self-starter, extremely organized and detailed-oriented
Ability to manage priorities effectively
Good judgment and problem-solving skills
Absolute discretion when dealing with confidential matters
Ability to work both independently and as a team player
Exceptional follow up and execution skills
Education:
Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
This position falls under the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme, a standardised reference-checking arrangement that is designed to support the integrity of authorized institutions regulated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. 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. By applying for this role, you acknowledge that your reference may be shared with other participating banks in accordance with the scheme’s principles. For further details, please refer to the public website of HKAB.
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
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Job Family Group:
Private Client Product Services
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Job Family:
Investment Counselor
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Time Type:
Full time
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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