Deputy Chief Investment Officer

Deputy Chief Investment Officer

Purpose Contribute the implementation of the Group’s investment strategy in the business units to deliver sustainable risk-adjusted returns aligned with the business’s risk appetite and income targets.

Key Accountabilities Essential Job Functions : Investment Technical Accountabilities

Leads the implementation of the Group’s investment strategy in the business units including ALM, changes in the strategic and tactical asset allocation, in line with local regulatory, capital, liquidity and risk requirements.

Develops and manages investment strategies of portfolios and delivers the expected economic & accounting investment performance, making use of Investment Management’s capabilities

Responsible for the delivery of high quality services by the internal and external managers of the local investment portfolios and strategies to ensure superior investment performance within the constraints of strategic and tactical asset allocation, risk-taking capacity and local regulations.

Monitors and delivers investment income & expense plan and forecast for invested assets of the local legal entities

Monitors and delivers the investment cash and liquidity planning for local entities to ensure adequate liquidity of local entities in close collaboration with stakeholders

Explores systematically and leads the exploitation of risk-premia to increase returns in close collaboration with stakeholders

Operations & Governance

Defines and oversees investment strategies and guidelines of portfolios and products ensuring compliance with applicable risk, regulatory & governance processes

Contributes to the definition of risk (incl. operational risk) frameworks and processes applicable to the investment function in collaboration with the appropriate functions

Pro-actively ensures up to date knowledge of local regulatory and assurance requirements in collaboration with the relevant functions

Leads and manages the production of investment related reports for stakeholders

Leads the implementation process for investment portfolios and strategies in collaboration with appropriate functions and stakeholders

Develops, implements and manages investment business processes in order to achieve business objectives and continuously improve delivery of the team

Stakeholder management & Leadership

Represents the investment function at business committees and other governance bodies, including external stakeholders, to ensure understanding of investment strategies and enable business strategy & execution

Enables flow of information across co-workers and functions. Facilitates collaboration and learning across teams

Explains investment concepts to stakeholders

Provides accurate and timely investment information and insights to stakeholders

Develops and proposes, and, where appropriate, leads the implementation of initiatives related to the local implementation of the Group's investment strategy with a regional or local impact. Defines the methods and processes to support their implementation.

Leads the implementation of change initiatives

People Management Accountabilities

Creates a trusted and enabled environment where each team member can work at their best.

Coaches, develops and inspires team members to help individuals reach their full potential

Coaches and assesses team members in establishing and leading high-performing teams, supporting the teams to reach their full potential.

Makes the teams aware of what the team's business purpose is and how they deliver on that purpose.

Leads the functional area, makes the teams aware of what they are required to achieve and how they are performing against their objectives. Sets objectives, reviews performance and provides on-going formal and informal feedback.

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Location(s) : MY - Kuala Lumpur Schedule : Full Time Recruiter name : Jesreena Kaur

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