Investment Services, Specialist (Funds Operations)

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. Encompassing our ambition of helping a billion people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.

And to get there, we need ambitious people who believe in playing an important part in shaping that future. People seeking unmatched career and personal growth opportunities, who are driven to work with, and learn from some of the most inspiring and supportive leaders in the business.

Sound like you? Then read on.

About The Role

Support the team to work on a variety of investment operations, trustee monitoring, reporting and analytical matters including trade order management, valuation monitoring, custodian monitoring, regulatory/management reporting and financial reporting relating to the MPF and pension products.

Responsibilities
• Supervise the daily investment operations for the MPF and pension platform (trade order placement, valuation and reconciliation, etc.)
• Monitor regulatory obligations such as cashflow monitoring, monitoring of CMR requirements, post-trade compliance monitoring by custodian/fund administrator, segregation of bank accounts, custody and safekeeping of assets
• Review regulatory reportings and ensure accuracy and timeliness of submission
• Review the annual audit for the scheme and ensure compliance with the applicable accounting standards and fulfil MPFA’s regulations and guidelines
• Liaise with external auditors, perform oversight and monitoring on custodian, fund administrator and fund managers for regular service review
• Coordination of audit visits by external auditors and internal audit team and taking proper follow-up actions on issues identified from the visits.
• Analytical review on the fee and expenses, cashflow monitoring, fund performance and other fund related information
• Coordinate and review reporting for group consolidation/ management reporting/ marketing purposes
• Contribute innovative initiatives to streamline work process and improve workflow
• Assist in the implementation of new funds and the automation projects relating to order processing, valuation and reporting for MPF and pension Funds
• Develop reports to provide insight to business on the catalyst for investment activities
• Assign and monitor to ensure tasks and projects are completed within planned schedule
• Ensure regular investment reporting, regulatory returns and year end financial statements are being prepared accurately and submitted on a timely basis
• Liaise between various external parties including banks, service providers, investment managers, custodian, auditors, legal, consultant and others
• Communicate with MPFA/SFC and respond to MPFA/SFC’s inquiries
• Support an hoc projects assigned by supervisor

Requirements
• University graduate, preferably major in business or finance related subject or equivalent
• Over 6 years of relevant experience in investment reporting / fund operation (such as trade processing, settlements and valuation)
• Familiar with MPFA and other regulators’ requirements on MPF funds
• SFC RA 13 License Representative Qualifications
• Collaborative, responsible detail minded person with a positive attitude, able to manage stress and work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in both spoken & written English & Chinese
• Candidate with less experiences will be considered as Senior Analyst
• Immediate available or short notice will be an advantage

Others
• You are required to obtain the relevant license(s) if your job involves regulated activities

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