Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Foreign Exchange Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Area

The Company is seeking a Chief Investment Officer for foreign exchange to develop and implement onshore investment strategies, asset allocation guidance, and thematic ideas across asset classes for Malaysian wealth clients. The role includes applying the organization’s investment outlook, contributing to portfolio strategies, and delivering training to strengthen investment advisory. The successful candidate will collaborate with product teams and external partners to identify and monitor suitable investment products, while creating market analysis and client-focused investment materials. They will also communicate investment views through client engagements, events, and internal briefings, and provide tailored portfolio guidance to high-net-worth clients. Candidates should have significant experience in portfolio strategy, investment research, asset allocation, and product selection within wealth management or private banking. Strong cross-asset market knowledge and the ability to turn macroeconomic and thematic views into actionable portfolio guidance are essential. The role requires excellent stakeholder management, presentation, and writing skills, along with fluency in spoken and written Mandarin and English. A relevant university degree is required; CFA or comparable professional qualifications are preferred, as are strong quantitative and data-analytics skills.

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HSBC