Assistant Director/Deputy Director (Corporate Finance & Investment)

Your primary role is to lead and manage the Corporation's investment programmes, comprising an internally managed bond portfolio and externally managed multi-asset portfolios.

You will lead a small team with the following responsibilities:

Keep abreast with macroeconomic and market developments; research and propose strategic investment ideas to enhance the risk adjusted return of the investment programmes

Guide the team to staff recommendation memoranda to the Corporation's Investment Committee and Board

Review and report portfolio performance for each investment programme to internal management and the Corporation's Investment Committee and Board

Perform periodic reviews of each investment programme's investment policy statement, guidelines, and strategic asset allocation

Carry out corporate projects and initiatives as assigned

For the internally managed portfolio

Formulate and review the investment programme mandate, evaluate and propose recommendation to internal management, Investment Committee and Board

Formulate and review the credit analysis and monitoring framework for the bond portfolio

Review the portfolio performance and ensure compliance with investment guidelines

Review the team's trade recommendations

Work closely with the Treasury team to optimise short- and medium-term returns on cash reserves, while balancing liquidity needs

For externally managed portfolios

Formulate and review the investment programme mandate, evaluate and propose recommendations to internal management, Investment Committee and Board

Drive the selection, due diligence, procurement, and onboarding of external fund managers and third party service providers (e.g., custodian)

Monitor and review portfolio performance of external fund managers and their compliance with contractual, compliance, fiduciary and investment responsibilities

Work closely with external fund managers to achieve the investment objectives

Oversee the team on operations matters such as the reconciliation of valuation reports, tax filings, proxy voting, certification and payment of fees

We are looking for someone with:

Background in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, investment management or equivalent. Min 3 years working experience leading a team managing financial investments preferred.

CFA Charterholder would be relevant and advantageous

Strong analytical skills and numeracy, with keen attention to detail

A team player with initiative and a collaborative spirit, able to work independently within set timelines

Strong written and oral communication skills, with confidence fronting external parties and senior management