Job Description

FIND YOUR \'BETTER\' AT AIAWe don\xe2\x80\x99t simply believe in being \xe2\x80\x98The Best\xe2\x80\x99. We believe in better - because there\xe2\x80\x99s no limit to how far \xe2\x80\x98better\xe2\x80\x99 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\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you.About the RoleThe position is primarily responsible for supporting the implementation of Chief Investment Officer\xe2\x80\x99s target operating model, which includes (1) asset and liability management through company-wide Strategic Asset Allocation and Tactical Asset Allocation process, (2) setting investment strategies and objectives to support product development and product competitiveness, (3) bottom up and top-down investment monitoring, and reporting, (4) investment analytics function in annual strategy planning exercise and (5) investment analytics in supporting investment solution or strategy formulation, in supporting Finance and ERM functions.Specifically, the role is expected to (1) transform the Business Unit Investment (Asset Owner) sub-function to support more efficient investment analytics and investment solutioning; and future proof the sub-function to enable more sophisticated asset strategies and the increasing focus on data-driven decision making. (2) co-lead annual budget exercise for the entire balance sheet assets for the Company.

• Transform the Business Unit Investment (Asset Owner) sub-function for AIAS to enable the next generation analytics and solutioning through implementing new analytics modules, measuring, monitoring and reporting in the new investment system.
• Design the internal analytics and monitoring reporting from Asset Owner perspective to enable strategic discussions to enhance competitiveness of our insurance product as well as new product development.
• Support the company wide strategic asset allocation and tactical asset allocation process to optimize investment outcome and enhance asset and lability management
• Lead the implementation of investment analytics/monitoring and reporting system in AIA Singapore
• Act as the subject matter expert of investment performance analysis and portfolio analytics to support management reporting and performance attribution
• Co-lead the annual critical initiatives exercise for assets and investment division for the planned period
• Drive better investment performances through regular and frequent discussions and reviews with external fund managers including AIAIM, focusing to ensure investment requirements are met and risk-adjusted investment returns are optimized
• Enhance the management information reporting to all committees such as Investment Committee (IC), EXCO, Product committee, as well as AIA SG Board meeting based on the information provided by external asset managers and Group Centres of Excellence.
• Set mandates and benchmarks for all the Company\xe2\x80\x99s Investment portfolios and monitor execution of all mandates to ensure adherences to all MAS as well as internal limits and investment requirements
• Provide analytics of investment solutions to enhance risk adjusted returns and optimize asset and liability positions to support insurance product development
• Facilitate investment governance and control including monitoring SAA/TAA, investment risk limits, investment/portfolio mandate monitoring and all internal control assessment
• Facilitate monthly investment sign-off to support month-end closing and regular regulatory filing to external parties and regulators
• Responsible for portfolio analytics to support performance measurement and review against benchmarks, investment solutioning and investment analysis.
• Perform gap / impact analysis relating to AIA Investment Governance Framework updates and regulatory notices to ensure the Company\xe2\x80\x99s smooth transition to the new requirements
• Work with Group Investment Middle Office/Legal & Governance to enhance and improve the investment system infrastructure to enable more comprehensive analysis.
• Share the responsibility of ensuring the adherence to AIA Investment Governance Framework, while strengthening the control environment (as 1st Line of defense) and to facilitate the governance, risk and compliance culture, together with 2nd and 3rd Line of defense at AIA Singapore

Requirements:

• At least a bachelor\'s degree in business administration, finance, financial engineering, data analytics, statistics, math, economics or actuarial science. Master\xe2\x80\x99s degrees and/or additional professional qualifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst preferred.
• Collaborative, communicative, and strong team collaborator is a must.
• Passion in the investment and capital market area is a must
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the Investment or Insurance industry. Additional investment performance reporting / risk analysis experience will be an advantage
• Knowledge on regulatory and economic capital metrics, investment management
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; accuracy and detail orientated; excellent communication skills; able to articulate and verbalise thoughts, ideas and reasoning
• Familiar with Aladdin, Bloomberg PORT/AIM and MS office application.
• Highly self-motivated with ability to multi-task.

Believe in better with AIA. If you work at AIA, you play an important part in this movement. Which is why we give you every opportunity to learn, grow and shape your career - your way! Join us Now!#LI-SF1Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

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