Investment Business Specialist

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This role supports the Lead of Investment Management in managing investment-related business activities, governance, and fund initiatives. It combines operational ownership of investment-linked product (ILP) fund activities with a focus on process enhancement, automation, and support for strategic investment projects. The incumbent will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver efficient investment solutions and improve customer and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day and ad hoc ILP fund activities, including corporate actions, fund changes, closures, dividend declarations, portfolio rebalancing, and fund documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external fund managers to ensure the timely and accurate execution of fund-related activities.
• Maintain fund information, documentation, and customer-facing content across relevant platforms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with governance standards.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and operational enhancements to improve efficiency, controls, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, operating procedures, and controls to support effective and sustainable operating practices.
• Support digitalisation, system enhancement, and transformation initiatives, including the testing and implementation of process changes.
• Support the development, launch, and ongoing management of investment products, funds, and investment solutions, including the review of product specifications and customer communications.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and implementation activities for new products, fund launches, and system enhancements.
• Support broader investment initiatives and strategic projects, including index-related business activities and other investment management priorities.
• Prepare approval papers, management reports, and presentations, and provide fund- and product-related support to internal stakeholders, distributors, customers, and external partners.

Qualifications and Requirements

Competencies and Personal Traits

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to manage operational activities while contributing to strategic projects and initiatives.
• Process-oriented, with strong attention to detail and a focus on quality.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Work Experience

• One to three years of relevant experience in investment operations, fund administration, investment products, wealth management, asset management, or related financial services functions.
• Exposure to investment-linked products, unit trusts, mutual funds, or investment operations would be advantageous.
• Experience in process improvement, automation, system enhancement projects, or UAT would be an added advantage.

Education

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.