Head of Finance

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. And we build on this every day with our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.

And to get there, we need leaders with the courage, clarity and humanity to inspire, guide and support their teams to thrive every day - in the work they do and the life they live. Our leaders always have and will play a vital part in our journey to help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives, build healthier societies and cultivate healthier environments that better everyone.

If you sound like that leader, read on.  

About the Role

Join us as Head of Finance at AIA Investment Management

We are seeking for a Head of Finance who will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of financial strategy, planning, and operations of AIA Investment Management (AIAIM). This role is critical in ensuring financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business objectives. Reporting to AIAIM's COO and working closely with AIAIM's EXCO members, Director of Group CIO Office, and AIA Group Finance departments, the incumbent will also be responsible for overseeing and providing guidance to the AIA Asset Management Company (AMC) network, to help ensure that the AMC network's financial performance is tracking well to targets.

Responsibilities

1. Lead Strategic Financial Planning
Develop and oversee long-term financial strategies aligned with corporate goals and priorities to support sustainable growth and profitability.

2. Financial Analysis & Projects
Perform financial analysis and provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership for informed decision-making.  Lead/contribute within the finance workstreams for strategic projects and initiatives.

3. Budgeting and Forecasting
Lead and execute the annual budgeting process, track progress and generate forecasts, recommend and execute strategies to meet/exceed financial plan.

4. Finance Operations

Oversee day-to-day finance operations including accounting, reporting, expense management, contract management, sourcing, procurement, & payments.

5. Oversight of AMC Network

Review of monthly/quarterly financial reports.  Providing guidance on expense management, adherence to IGF standards & AIA Group policies, and budget preparation.

6. Risk Management and Compliance
Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies; ensure compliance with MAS regulations and with finance governance and control such as finance related IGF policies, Group Finance policies, ICFR control etc.
 

7. Team Leadership and Development
Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous professional development.

8. Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with stakeholders including AIA Group Finance departments (Group Financial Solution, GCC Finance, Group Tax, Group Treasury, Group Integrated Reporting etc), Group Investment, Compliance & Risk, Legal and Governance, etc.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years' progressive experience in financial leadership roles in a regulated asset manager or equivalent. Insurance AMC experience a plus.
• Demonstrate the executive presence required to engage with and present to senior stakeholders, C-suite executives, and the Board of Directors.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master's or chartered/certified Accountant preferred)
• Strong knowledge of MAS regulations, Capital Markets industry, with knowledge in derivatives and private markets a plus.

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