Join us as Manager, Private Assets Services at AIA Investment
Management!
AIA is significantly increasing its
exposure to private assets and as a result is designing and
implementing the infrastructure and support needed to service this
increased scale and complexity. We are looking for a Manager to be
part of the team with responsibility for managing and overseeing
the operational support functions for AIAIM's private
investments.
Responsibilities
1. This position will ensure operational
functions for private asset investments are performed on a timely
and accurate basis. This include, but not limited
to :
Process and manage the processes
related to capital call and distribution notices received from
GPs.
Compute, monitor and communicate funding
requirements of the various portfolios and funds including credit
facilities to ensure timely downstream of funds to facilitate
investment and capital calls.
End-to-end
transaction management for new investments.
Ensure proper record keeping of private asset
transactions in the Portfolio Management Systems.
Handling new investments setup in Portfolio Management
Systems.
Participate in investor onboarding
activities such as customer KYC, subscription form, commitment
agreement and FATCA / CRS declarations.
Participate in new fund launches, fund closings and
rebalancing / adjustment activities.
Work
closely with Core Operations team and the service providers
including the custodian, fund administrator, transfer agent,
valuation agent and auditor to ensure tasks are completed on timely
manner, issue is handled or escalated to next level.
Guide and train team members and lead in assigned
projects.
Oversight of both internal and external service
providers.
2. The incumbent will
work closely with the Alternative / Private Assets portfolio
management teams (Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Credit,
and Real Estate), Company's internal clients, external fund
managers, general partners and service providers to ensure that
services are being performed and are meeting
expectations.
3. Work with Group Investment
Services and AIAIM Investment Services teams to enhance and
implement the target state support model at a detailed operational
level for private investments as well as identify additional
opportunities to enhance processes and workflows, improve
efficiencies, and minimize operational risks.
4.
Use subject matter expertise while working with internal
stakeholders and functional groups to plan and manage change, to
collaborate on resolving issues, and to formulate action plans due
to market developments.
5. Work with the team in
establishing and maintaining proper process documentation in
alignment with the operational control environment as well as
contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of all
operational processes.
6. Work with Investment
Service teams and provide subject matter inputs into the fund
structure design (share classes, dividend distribution, performance
fee) and ensure fund documentation and legal agreements are
appropriate and updated.
7. Participate in,
contribute to, and provide support to Group and Company projects
involving private asset
investments.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business,
Accounting, Finance, or related field.
At
least 8 years' experience, with 4 years' in a managerial role
within asset management or private asset firms.
Strong knowledge of private asset operations, fund
structures (e.g., SICAV, VCC), and investment processes.
Experience in leading and managing private investments
related projects, including system changes and
enhancements.
Ability to design and implement
new or enhanced processes and controls.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication
abilities.
Proficient in Excel, Word, and
PowerPoint, preferably also in eFront.
Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to perform under
pressure.
Believe in
better with AIA. If you work at AIA, you play an
important part in this movement. Which is why we give you every
opportunity to learn, grow and shape your career - your
way!
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