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Product Specialist, Alternative Investments (AVP)
Role summary
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The Product Specialist will support the development, evaluation, and distribution of alternative investment products for Bank of Singapore’s private-banking clients. Typical requirements include a degree in finance, economics, business, or a related discipline; relevant experience in alternative investments, asset management, private equity, hedge funds, or product management; and strong knowledge of investment structures, risk, and regulatory requirements. The candidate is expected to assess investment opportunities, prepare product materials, support relationship managers, explain complex strategies clearly, and work effectively with investment, legal, compliance, and operations teams. Strong analytical, communication, presentation, stakeholder-management, and project-management skills are important. Professional investment qualifications, such as CFA or CAIA, may be advantageous.
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 Bank of Singapore Limited
Bank of Singapore Limited is the private-banking subsidiary of Singapore-based OCBC Group, one of Southeast Asia’s established banking groups. Headquartered in Singapore, the bank serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and institutions across Asia and selected international markets. Its services include wealth planning, portfolio management, investment advisory, lending, trust and estate solutions, and access to public and private-market investments. The bank combines OCBC’s regional banking capabilities with specialist private-banking expertise, offering clients tailored advice and investment solutions. As a regulated financial institution, it places strong emphasis on suitability, risk management, governance, compliance, and long-term client relationships. The role is based in Singapore and operates within a sophisticated wealth-management environment involving investment specialists, relationship managers, product teams, and global business partners.