Portfolio Manager - Singapore - AIA Singapore Private Limited

Description

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIAWe 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.

About the RoleThe main objectives of this position are to manage general account and ILP funds that invest in external mandates/funds within Equities, reporting to the Head of Global Equities, in order to consistently deliver alpha from investments in equity markets, with a focus on risk control as per agreed volatility budget/constraints of each portfolio.

The Global Equity team will collaborate with relevant investment professionals to develop appropriate mandates for equity portfolios, execute portfolio management, and report performance attributes to stakeholders.

The team is expected to work seamlessly and manage communications with Group Investment, Business Divisions and AIAIM to achieve its objectives.

Responsibilities:

Work hand-in-hand with the Head of Global Equities to manage and construct outsourced equity portfolios, from idea generation/fund selection to investment due diligence and portfolio construction, to meet the portfolio's overall risk and return targets.

Provide regular analysis and assessment of the portfolio, including regular manager review, including where needed to develop tools and reports to handle risk and performanceBuild research expertise and develop analytical tools to support decision making and propose recommendations and solutions required for global equities allocationKeep abreast of relevant global developments in the capital markets so as to help in idea generation for the overall portfolio and provide the Global equities team's input into the Listed equities process.

Actively contribute to the Group's TAA process to aid formulation of factor/regional views from a global equity context as well as provide an outlook on equity markets.

Report portfolio performance and attribution to BU CIO and stakeholdersBe both a teammate and a coach/mentor for the other team members as the team grows and expands

Requirements:
At least 5 years of funds selection/research experience2 years' experience in an asset allocation/portfolio manager role.
Strong expertise in Equities demonstrated by a well-defined and consistent investment process, with a demonstrated success of investment performance.

Outstanding technical proficiency, understanding of investment strategies and their implications, as well as implementation and value enhancement strategies in the physical, fund and derivative markets.

Strong operational understanding, experience with transition management and familiarity with tactical trading or risk mitigation overlays.
Experience working with or in an Insurance AMCO a plus.
Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills. Outstanding reputation as a great teammate.
Post graduate degree in business, finance, economics or related fields, CFA preferred.

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