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AD, Investment Advisory, PvB
Role summary
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The Associate Director, Investment Advisory, PvB role supports private banking clients with investment ideas, portfolio guidance and market insights across relevant asset classes. Candidates are generally expected to have strong knowledge of investments, portfolio construction, financial markets and risk considerations, together with experience in private banking, wealth management or investment advisory. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential, as the role involves working with relationship managers, product specialists and high-net-worth clients. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, client-focused and comfortable translating complex investment themes into practical recommendations. Relevant professional qualifications, regulatory awareness and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment are also expected.
Can I work in Singapore?
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How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 6,200+ a month in banking at 23, more with age (6,600 from January 2027), plus 40 COMPASS points for pay, degree, nationality mix and local hiring.
Before you apply: Dealing, advising and senior roles usually need a regulator's licence or approval, which checks your honesty, skills and finances. Ask if your job does.
Watch for: You score 0 nationality points when your nationality is 25% or more of the firm's professionals and managers; the job is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: Employment Pass eligibility. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Banking jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is an international banking group headquartered in London, with a strong focus on Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The bank provides retail, private, commercial and corporate banking, wealth management, investment banking and financial-market services. Singapore is one of its major global hubs, supporting regional clients and operations across consumer, business and private banking. Standard Chartered promotes its international network, responsible banking principles and focus on sustainable economic growth. Employees typically work with clients and colleagues across multiple markets, making cultural awareness, collaboration and adaptability important. In private banking, the group serves affluent and high-net-worth individuals through investment advisory, financing, wealth planning and portfolio solutions. Compensation commonly combines a competitive fixed salary with performance-based incentives, depending on seniority, business results and individual contribution.