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Private Bank - Investment Manager, South East Asia - Assistant Vice President

Deutsche Bank
Full-time
Remote friendly (Singapore)
Singapore, Singapore

Deutsche Bank’s Private Bank business is one of the largest wealth managers worldwide. We offer our clients a broad range of traditional and alternative investment solutions, as well as comprehensive advice on all aspects of Private Bank. As a trusted partner of wealthy individuals and entrepreneurs, family offices and foundations, we create lasting value for clients. We specialize in developing bespoke solutions for our clients around the world, for instance wealth planning across successive generations and international borders, asset management with individual risk management, loans and deposits. All this is possible thanks to our global network, our many years of experience and our close collaboration with the Corporate Bank, Investment Bank and DWS. We aim to become a highly competitive global wealth manager by combining financial strength and stability with trustworthy partnership and forward-thinking in order to build sustainable and beneficial client relationships. As a growth business for Deutsche Bank, we contribute towards building a more balanced, less capital intense and stable business model for the bank.

The Investment Manager is a primary point of contact for clients to access the entire suite of investment capabilities, insights and solutions offered by Deutsche Bank Private Bank. This is achieved by working in close partnership with the Relationship Manager in the day-to-day planning and servicing for the client. The individual leverages the insight and expertise of the Deutsche Bank Private Bank Chief Investment Office and the global and regional investment committees to provide advice around long-term thematic investment opportunities, short-term tactical trades and asset allocation. The Investment Manager employs a wide range of asset classes and capabilities, leveraging the knowledge from dedicate product specialists, to address clients’ needs holistically, including lending and financing, deposits, discretionary and advisory portfolio management solutions, capital markets, private markets, alternative investments and wealth planning. Investment Manager will have accountability for total investment AUM, revenue, asset retention and contribution towards business mix goals.

What we will offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:


  • Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services
  • Comprehensive leave benefits
  • Gender Neutral Parental Leave
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • 25 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday & Flexible Working Arrangement

Your key responsibilities:


  • Team lead for sub team within SEA Investment - handling centralized / pooled client accounts
  • Able to multitask handling day-day client updates, trade placements and support with SEA Investment Team on investment updates
  • Act as the central point of contact for clients’ investment needs / advice / order placement services and be responsible for increasing share of wallet from a pool of existing clients
  • Work in a team and as a team to provide investment support and investment advisory depending on clients’ suitability and risks appetite.
  • Partner up with the Relationship Managers to serve clients across a defined portfolio
  • Provide DB Macro and Investment Updates to client regularly in a consistent manner
  • Collaborate with the relationship manager on account behavior and flag relevant updates, and on input for KYC
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as products, operations and compliance team to ensure seamless DB investment service
  • Act within professional, legal and ethical boundaries and guidelines, observing all internal and external compliance regulations and code of ethics and conduct; flagging and managing reputational risks and conflicts issues

Your skills and experience:


  • 3 or more years of relevant investment experience and in portfolio construction and asset allocation, with knowledge and understanding of private clients and U/HNWI client needs
  • Fluent in delivering a capital market outlook from both an investment strategist’s view (i.e., top down) and a manager’s view (i.e., bottom up) with the purpose of articulating why suggested allocations and solutions are appropriate for a given investment objective and market environment
  • Experienced in communication & collaboration skills in leading investment discussions in one-on-one meetings and small groups.
  • Attentive to details, data maintenance and experience in Excel macro is a plus
  • Have a good understanding of the governing regulatory framework (e.g. RDR, MiFID II, etc.), including but not limited to applicable confidentiality / secrecy / data protection regulations and cross border rules where relevant
  • Opportunistic/idea-driven investing
  • Relevant local licenses and qualifications
  • Minimum a Bachelor degree
  • Self-starter and ability to work with teams across different locations
  • Willing and able to develop other staff, e.g., analysts

“Role is required to be performed on-site at One Raffles Quay office. Relevant vaccination requirement applies.”


How we’ll support you:


  • Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
  • Coaching and support from experts in your team
  • A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
  • A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
  • Training and development to help you excel in your career

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