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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

Join us as Analyst, Total Fund Management at AIA Investment Management!

The Analyst will be responsible for quantitative modeling and research as well as supporting the Portfolio Managers in the management of multi-asset portfolios. The ideal candidate will have strong quantitative and programming capabilities, relevant experience in supporting multi-asset portfolio management and proficiency in financial data platforms to formulate materials to clearly communicate investment strategy to stakeholders. The role requires effective communication and stakeholder engagement across investment, product and distribution teams. The role will involve support of various investment initiatives as assigned.

Responsibilities

Quantitative Modeling and Research

• Utilize and integrate internal and external research to enhance existing investment framework
• Support the development and maintenance of quantitative tools for portfolio construction and tactical asset allocation decision making across asset classes
• Perform quantitative analysis to support idea generation, portfolio construction and risk management e.g. historical back-testing, scenario analysis and testing of model signals
• Apply programming skills (e.g., Python, R, SQL, or VBA) to automate processes, integrate datasets, and enhance investment analytics
• Apply quantitative techniques to understand performance drivers of Externals Managers to inform portfolio management decisions

Portfolio Strategy and support

• Support portfolio managers in the management and monitoring of multi-asset portfolios to ensure alignment with investment objectives, risk tolerances, and regulatory constraints
• Contribute to the tactical asset allocation investment process and rebalancing strategies
• Support performance attribution analysis of portfolios and work closely with Middle Office to understand performance drivers and formulate materials to clearly articulate performance drivers to stakeholders
• Support peer comparison analysis by applying quantitative techniques to understand returns drivers of peers
• Support data management or analytics work for portfolios

System rollout

• Work with the project team to coordinate requirements from the portfolio managers such that the system supports investment decision making, workflow efficiency and reporting needs

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Support the portfolio managers to collaborate with stakeholders across investment, trading, risk and performance, product, operations, and distribution teams to enhance trading processes, portfolio risk monitoring and performance attribution of multi-asset portfolios
• Support the portfolio managers to communicate investment views, portfolio positioning, and performance drivers to internal and external stakeholders
• Support client meetings and marketing efforts with clear and insightful materials

Requirements

• Ideal candidate would have around 5 years of relevant investment experience in multi-asset portfolio management at a buy-side institution or experience supporting the management of multi-asset portfolios
• Experience with FX/derivatives (e.g. futures, options, swaps), semi-liquid private strategies or liquid alternatives strategies will be viewed favorably
• Bachelor ' s degree in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, or a related quantitative field. Advanced degree (e.g. MSc in Financial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science or related disciplines) or professional certifications such as CFA will be an advantage
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Programming experience in one or more languages (e.g. Python, R, VBA, SQL) and proficiency with Bloomberg / Aladdin would be a plus
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work cross-functionally with investment, product, and risk teams
• Attention to detail, disciplined education, and sound judgement
• Team player with demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and performance-driven environment

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!

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Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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