Manager, Investment Services

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.

About the Role

• This position provides investment services support to the company which invests in ETF, fixed income, investment funds and listed equities.
• He/she ensures daily compliance of regulatory requirements related to the expanded business scopes of MPF and ORSO schemes, SFC regulated funds (including Approved Pool Investment Funds)
• Enforce quality day-to-day operation functions in trade lifecycle, cash management, reconciliation and corporate actions
• Support the setup of infrastructure for new business initiatives and on-going daily operations monitoring and review.
• Good initiative tempered with identifying when escalation is required
• To be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure and independently

Roles and Responsibilities

Daily (~80% of time)

• Enforce quality day-to-day operation functions in trade lifecycle, cash management, reconciliation and corporate actions.
• Supervise sub-ordinate to ensure timeliness and accuracy of trade lifecycle operations and reporting
• Oversight the outsourcing agents in trade processing and settlement
• Monitor the performance of outsourcing vendors
• Monitor any exception or error of counterparties/service vendor and ensure the resolution in a timely manner
• Follow the procedures documented in OM and any applicable policies and procedures

Monthly/Quarterly/Ad hoc (~20% of time)

• Support the setup of infrastructure for new business initiatives and on-going daily operations monitoring and review.
• Handle ad hoc projects (e.g. setup the infrastructure for advisory business.)
• Support other AIMHK departments in Aladdin queries by coordinating with vendors and other internal stakeholders (e.g. Group Office)
• Backup the team lead of Fund Administration Team to support the daily operations related to Fund Administration.
• Escalate any exception items to relevant Department Heads in a timely manner

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in business administration or relevant discipline
• At least 5 years relevant experience in investment operation areas of financial institutions.
• Microsoft Office proficiency with a strong emphasis on Excel
• Familiar with the operations of back-office system (e.g. Aladdin / Bloomberg AIM / Citidirect / HSBCNet / Eagle) is an advantage
• Strong understanding of operational processes.
• Displays confidence and passion.
• Challenges themselves and others constructively.
• Good attention to details with presentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing demands and workloads.
• Ability to work in a small team, self-motivated, proactive and risk-aware
• Good command of both written and oral English.

Others

• You are required to obtain relevant license if your job involves in regulated activities
• Build 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.

At AIA we've started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone. It's about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. As the largest listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, we've been proudly making a difference for people and communities across Asia for over a century. And we build on this every day with our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. 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. Inspiring and supporting you to thrive - not just at work, but in life. Believe in better with AIA. View our AIA LinkedIn page Bring your difference to AIA