Job description
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Insurance
Hang Seng Bank was one of Hong Kong's bancassurance pioneers with insurance business footprint started since 1965. Over the years, Hang Seng Bank has been committed to serve its customers by providing full spectrum of insurance products including Life Insurance manufacturing, distribution of General Insurance and Medical products, and MPF business.
Insurance is a fast-growing business and is one of the key drivers of Hang Seng Bank. As a well-established insurance entity, we take care of every need of our customers with an optimized service excellence through the Bank’s retail and commercial network, with a dedicated team of professionals in place.
We are currently seeking a high caliber professional to join our team as Senior Investment Manager, reporting to Chief Investment Officer.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of investment strategies for all HSIC’s shareholders and policyholders funds, in particular the development and review of Strategic Asset Allocation and Target Asset Allocation to optimize the risk/ return profile.
- Recommend and implement appropriate investment policies, fund structures and investment vehicles to maximize investment efficiency, and monitor the funds against the performance measures and risk limits set out.
- Execute approved investment proposals and hedges in timely manner, with consideration for all appropriate risk controls and governance processes.
- Build and maintain a sound investment risk framework for all investment risks and ensure corporate governance standards are met.
- Coach, lead and monitor the work and performance of junior members of investment team.
- Deliver fair outcomes for customers and stakeholders, and ensure own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets.
- Manage arrangement and relationships with outsourcing parties including fund managers, investment bankers, Group Insurance, and other areas in relation to the investment matters.
- Manage relationships with stakeholders including Finance, Actuarial, Risk, Group Insurance and other second line of defense.
- Keep abreast of global developments in the capital and insurance market and changes in regulatory, actuarial and accounting regime, particularly in relation to insurance investment management.
- Exploring new investment strategy/products with consideration for all appropriate risk controls and governance processes.
- Implement and monitor the application of policies, governance frameworks, procedures, practices and standards to ensure quality, effective risk management and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- University graduate in business administration, investment and finance related discipline; CFA/ Fellow of a recognized actuarial organization is an advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years' working experience in insurance industry.
- Strong investment knowledge, practical experience of investment & Asset Liability Management in an insurance context an advantage.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, practical experience using Excel, VBA and stochastic modeling techniques an advantage.
- Strong problem solving skills, ability to think “outside the box” and conceptualize solutions to complex issues.
- Innovative and strategic thinker, results oriented.
- Excellent communication skills, proficiency in both Chinese and English.
- Great sense of ownership and servicing mindset to ensure efficient and effective customer service processes.
You’ll achieve more when you join Hang Seng Bank Limited.
Issued by Hang Seng Bank Limited
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