Head of Business Management and Process - Investments

Job Description

This role works alongside the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and leads the Investment Business Management Function in providing a wide range of business, process, and project support to the investment teams. The role acts as a conduit between the CIO, Heads of Investment, and other teams, departments, and Local Business Units (LBUs) across the region.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Provide support to the CIO on the review of the investment decision-making process, investment platform, and governance of the processes and the platform.
2. Provide support to the CIO in leading investment-related projects including performance-related, LBU-related, potential M&A, operating model review, and/or restructure.
3. Orchestrate and provide leadership to strategic initiatives on behalf of the CIO including product development, business case development, and project management.
4. Assist and drive the strategic business initiatives as directed by the CIO.
5. Liaise with the various investment teams on performance, process monitoring, and improvements.
6. Take the lead and drive cross-functional and cross-LBU projects related to the Investment Teams.
7. Conduct business impact analysis on new and altered processes including process redesign and re-engineering.
8. Create presentations to support the CIO's vision and plan for the investment groups, including confidential information.
9. Support investigation into potential trade or investment issues, client requests, etc.
10. Assist in developing ideas and putting plans in place to bring the Investment group together such as common investment forums, off-sites, etc.
11. Manage the investment business management unit to drive strategic outcomes for the investment teams supported.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. The ideal candidate should have at least 15 years of relevant experience in front office or investment functions (e.g., portfolio construction, risk, etc.).
2. Familiarity with investment processes, investment decision-making process, and governance.
3. Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
4. A good Graduate/Post-Graduate/Honors degree in Finance/Economics/Econometrics/Mathematics. CFA is desirable though not essential.
5. Prefer someone with 2-5 years of experience in a managerial role.