Senior Manager, Strategy & Planning

The client is seeking to hire an individual to undertake business management, project management and analysis of initiatives that are of importance to the Asia Pacific ex Japan investment community. This individual should have the ability to work independently and follow through on projects from initiation through planning and execution to final completion. This role will report to the Head of Asia, Strategic Initiatives.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Cross asset business analysis and project support for investment, business, and global initiatives
• Leveraging business tools / techniques to work with investment teams to refine and improve front office and back office processes.
• Strategy review and implementation of business initiatives such as new products post idea generation.
• Working with department heads within the investment support teams to identify and track key performance indicators.
• The candidate will work with the entire management team to assist in the implementation of service enhancements in the support for the Investment Professionals.
• Provide support for team members as needed.

Ideal Profile:

• Minimum 8 years project management or business analysis experience within a fund management company / investment banking which should be focusing on executing business initiatives or change programmes.
• Strong understanding of the investment process and how it fits into the overall business strategy.
• Understanding of different asset types and products: equities, fixed income, derivatives, and multi-asset • Finance Major or International Business Major preferred.
• Project certification would be a strong advantage. Fluent English is essential (written and spoken). Cantonese and Mandarin language skills would be ideal.
• Able to facilitate discussions on new asset management processes/strategies/instruments/products across different teams to scope out requirements and provide recommendations/ analysis.