FIND YOUR BETTER AT AIA

We don't simply believe in being The Best. We believe in better - because there's no limit to how far better can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their better - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description:

Develop Investment operations and middle office procedures, overview and monitoring, in accordance with Investment Standard & Policies
Trade Processing & Settlements issue identification, procedures development, overview & monitoring
Operational Risk assessment for Investment function across Front, Middle and Back Office through Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework to identify areas for attention
Compliance and Risk Management issue identification, procedures development, overview and monitoring
Review SLA / Agreement related to the investment activities with related parties (custodian, Banks, Fund Managers and Securities House
Proactive with translating insights from strategy to actionable initiatives that can improve results
Disciplined and transparent in executing initiatives by balancing change and driving outcomes
Open minded, listens and takes into consideration different views of stakeholders to make decisions that maximize meeting needs of customers to create win-win solutions for all involved
Identifies strengths and weaknesses of the team to optimize opportunities for development and growth
Maintains good supervisory oversight with service vendors as well as strong working relationships with third parties and other functions
Elevates MO function to become trusted advisors and partners to key users, by providing strong, valuable analytical insights for portfolio investments
Leverages appropriate technology and embraces tools and systems to generate better analyses
Leads a key component of an important project

Job Requirements:

Min.10 years of relevant experience
Deep understanding of day-to-day investment operations and market practices of investment products across different asset classes, investment performance and risk analytics and how they fit into the overall business strategy of AIA Investment
Experience working and managing Performance Analytical Reporting tools and Systems (e.g. Eagle PACE)
Strong leadership skills at managing a broad team with dynamic roles
Deep expertise in multiple functions of Investment operations (e.g. settlement and reconciliation, technology, data, operational risk, etc.)
Deep understanding of overall business strategy of AIA Investment and how such translates to technology and operation requirement
Strong awareness of evolving technologies and market practices to develop and maintain an effective operation function

Head of Investment Services & Middle Office (MO)