Alternative Investment Specialist (m|f|x) Singapore

The Pictet Group is one of the world’s leading independent wealth and asset managers. Founded in 1805 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Group has 30 offices in financial centers worldwide and currently employs over 4,600 people. Pictet has been present in Singapore for more than 30 years, where it employs over 200 people.

Pictet Alternative Advisors (PAA) is a leading alternative investment specialist with expertise in hedge funds, private equity, and global real estate. The Geneva- and London-based team constructs, manages, and advises on portfolios of alternative investment solutions for institutional and private clients.

You will be a key member of Pictet’s alternatives platform in Asia, serving as a key product and investment expert for our private equity, real estate, hedge fund, and broader private markets offerings. You will work closely with senior client-facing teams to design, position, and implement high-conviction, customized alternative investment solutions for sophisticated private and institutional clients across the region.

Tasks

Client marketing, pitching, and portfolio design

• Lead the preparation and delivery of high-impact pitches and marketing materials for alternative investment opportunities (new funds, switch ideas, co-investments, portfolio solutions).
• Draft clear, compelling client communications regarding new private equity (PE), real estate (RE), and hedge fund (HF) opportunities, corporate actions, and implementation options.
• Play an active role in client meetings (in person and virtually), confidently articulating strategies, structures, and portfolio allocations across PE, RE, and HFs.
• Develop differentiated portfolio proposals, including back tests, simulations, and customized presentations for strategic prospects and existing clients.
  

Client Reporting and Reviews

• Prepare high-quality monthly and quarterly client reports, including fund-level commentaries, performance and risk analysis, and portfolio review packs.
• Support strategic relationships by co-leading or joining PWM Relationship Managers (RM)/Investment Specialists (IS) in review meetings with top-tier UHNW and institutional clients.
  

Client Queries and Mandate Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for mandate-related inquiries regarding booked alternative investment mandates, ensuring timely and high-quality responses.
• Take ownership of advisory mandates, proactively proposing funds, switches, and rebalancing ideas in line with client objectives and the firm’s views.
  

Order taking and execution support

• Coordinate pre-trade materials in accordance with the Asia sales process (fund prospectuses, term sheets, risk disclosures), including internal capacity checks and transfers.
• Work with middle office, operations, and legal teams to ensure smooth execution, accurate booking, and diligent follow-up of alternative investment transactions.
  

Internal advisory, platform development, and training

• Serve as a trusted internal advisor to PWM IS/RM teams, addressing inquiries regarding Pictet’s alternative investment offerings.
• Collaborate closely with PAA investment teams to stay aligned on the pipeline, product features, and firm views, helping to shape and develop the Asia alternatives platform.
• Deliver presentations and training sessions to RMs and other internal stakeholders, including pre-client briefings, to enhance alternatives expertise across the franchise.

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• University degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees, CFA, or CAIA certifications are preferred
• Over 8 years of relevant experience in alternative investments, including buy-side, multi-manager, private banking advisory, or similar roles
• Significant experience with hedge funds and/or private markets.
• Strong understanding of portfolio construction, performance, and risk metrics for alternative strategies.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex concepts to clients.
• Strong analytical skills, rigor, and attention to detail.
• Experience managing complex structures, documentation, and multi-jurisdictional setups
• Proven team player with a client-focused mindset and a high level of integrity.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and multi-stakeholder environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin, with the ability to interact confidently with ultra-high-net-worth, private, and institutional clients across Asia.

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Location

10 Marina Boulevard, SG-018983 Singapore