BOS Wealth Management Malaysia Berhad (a subsidiary Bank of Singapore)
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Join us and build your career with BOS Wealth Management Malaysia Berhad. At BOS Wealth Management Malaysia Berhad, we are constantly on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our team. We promote a culture of openness, teamwork and fairness. Most importantly, we invest in our people through our programmes that develop them on both professional and personal levels. Besides attractive remuneration packages, we offer non-financial benefits and opportunities to develop your potential. We also believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. If you have passion, drive and the will to succeed, rise to the challenge today!
We are looking for Assistant Vice President, Product Development.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Vice President, Product Development to join our organization. The successful candidate will be reporting to Vice President, Product Management and will plays a key role in driving product innovation and execution to support the firm's strategic growth. This includes developing and enhancing investment solutions across unit trusts, discretionary portfolios, and insurance-linked offerings. The role focuses on delivering impactful, market-relevant products that contribute to business growth and net new money. It also supports distribution through training, marketing, and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring strong governance and alignment with regulatory standards. With a focus on execution excellence and cross-functional collaboration, the Product Specialist is integral to delivering differentiated solutions and advancing BOSWM MY's business priorities on revenue and net new money.
Key Responsibilities
1. Product Innovation & Development
- Design and enhance investment products that align with BOSWM MY, IUTA, and insurance partners requirements, while capturing emerging market opportunities.
- Identify and address product gaps across unit trust funds, discretionary portfolios, and insurance-linked solutions.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders—including OBMB WM, BOS-ISG, BOS-CIO Office, IUTAs, and insurance partners—to co-develop and refine product offerings.
- Review, assess, and upgrade existing products to ensure continued competitiveness and relevance.
2. Product Marketing, Training & Coaching
- Lead and facilitate product training sessions, workshops, and client-facing events for BOSWM MY, BOS SG, IUTAs, and insurance partners.
- Build and strengthen product knowledge and confidence across front office and distribution teams.
- Develop and deliver engaging, accurate, and effective product marketing and training materials to support sales and client engagement / events.
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Engage and coordinate with cross-functional teams including Investment, Sales, Operations, Compliance, Risk, and Insurance.
- Serve as the primary liaison between product teams and distribution partners (BOSWM, IUTAs, Insurance) to ensure alignment and seamless execution.
- Support and participate in client meetings, discussions to drive product understanding and adoption.
4. Research & Market Analysis
- Conduct market research and peer benchmarking to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
- Analyze product performance and investor behavior to inform product enhancements and positioning.
- Prepare and present product papers and strategic recommendations to board, management and product committees.
5. Governance & Reporting
- Manage and maintain product governance workflows and documentation for regulatory submission and reporting
- Track and report on product performance metrics, ensuring readiness for internal and external audits.
- Ensure full compliance with internal control standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Education Requirements
- At least a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or its equivalent.
Work Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in investment product development, wealth management, or asset management.
- Proven track record in designing, launching, and managing investment products
- Strong experience in product lifecycle management, from concept to execution and post-launch review.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Exposure to client engagement, product training, and frontline enablement is highly valued.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and governance standards in the Malaysian financial services industry.
Technical & Functional Skills
- Deep understanding of investment products, portfolio construction, and financial markets.
- Proficient in market research, competitor analysis, and product performance evaluation.
- Skilled in developing clear, compelling product materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within deadlines.
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Strategic thinker with a commercial and client-centric mindset.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of initiative, accountability, and execution discipline.
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to compliance, governance, and quality standards.
Primary Location
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Job
Assistant Vice President, Product Development
Organization
BOS Wealth Management Malaysia Berhad
Schedule
Permanent
Full-time
Job Posting
14-Oct-2025,11:0:02 AM
