Head of Portfolio Solutions

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. And we build on this every day with our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. And to get there, we need leaders with the courage, clarity and humanity to inspire, guide and support their teams to thrive every day - in the work they do and the life they live. Our leaders always have and will play a vital part in our journey to help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives, build healthier societies and cultivate healthier environments that better everyone. If you sound like that leader, read on. About the Role Join us as Head of Investment Solutions! The main objectives of this position are to run and oversee AIA IM efforts and delivery of our investment services, solutions, and performance in the following key areas: •\tDerivatives: oversee and provide leadership to the group derivative center of excellence (DCOE) to 1) establish a strong strategic platform to drive 2) the BAU implementation of various hedging programs for clients and portfolios in Investment Management 3) provide consultation to regional Line Business Units (LBUs) •\tTotal Fund Management (TFM) which handles the multi asset ILPs for the LBUs. To develop a strong investment platform to support our performance delivery on these products to the LBUs working closely with the ILP product marketing team in IM •\tSystem rollout: working with the project team, coordinate and support the investment teams on the rollout to ensure the business gets the optimal use of the new system. You will drive people management and leadership development for these teams and also work seamlessly with Group Investment, Business Units and AIAIM to achieve its objectives and handle communications. What you will do:

• Work hand-in-hand with the Team Heads for Derivative and TFM to manage and construct appropriate investment solutions to meet the client's overall risk and return targets.
• Provide regular analysis and assessment of the Derivatives and TFM portfolio, including regular manager review, where needed to develop tools and reports to manage risk and performance.
• Build research expertise and in conjunction with the IM Head of MO to develop analytical tools to support decision making
• Be both a great teammate and a coach/mentor for the other members.

What you will need to be successful:

• At least 20 years of investment experience with large complex multi asset funds such as pension and insurance funds at both the top-down directive construction and setting level as well as the bottom-up portfolio implementation.
• Strong expertise in all aspect of derivatives, multi asset investing demonstrated by a well-defined and consistent investment process, with a good track record of investment performance.
• Excellent 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 system and operational understanding across all aspects of multi asset investments with experience in transition management, derivative hedging, tactical trading and risk mitigation overlays.
• Experience working with or in an Insurance AMCO.
• Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills

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! 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.