Vice President, Investment Product

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore (PIAS - 6 Shenton Way, OUE Downtown 2)

Department

PIAS Distribution Growth

Job posted on

Nov 19, 2025

Employment type

Permanent - Full Time

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.