At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.
It's finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. As the largest listed company on the HKSE, we’ve been proudly making a difference for people and communities across Asia-Pacific for over a century. 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.
The opportunity:
As Head of Investments, you’ll be responsible for driving the investment strategy and outcomes for AIA New Zealand’s assets. Leading a high-performing function, you’ll ensure our investment portfolio aligns with both local policyholder interests and AIA Group’s investment framework. Operating at a senior level, you’ll engage with executive leadership, the Board, and key stakeholders to optimise performance, manage risk, and deliver strategic investment solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
Driving investment strategy, ensuring alignment with AIA Group’s investment framework
Overseeing portfolio management performance across internal and external asset managers
Managing relationships with key stakeholders, including executive teams, Group Investments, and service providers
Leading investment governance, risk management, and compliance with regulatory standards
Providing strategic input on asset allocation and oversee approved investment recommendations
Managing reporting and presentations for the Board, Financial Risk Committee, and Investment Committee
Fostering a high-performance culture, supporting capability development and team success.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
15+ years of industry experience, including 10+ years in investment leadership roles
Strong financial acumen and a deep understanding of investment structures and platforms
Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships at executive and board levels
Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
Strong leadership capabilities, with a focus on team empowerment and performance
A finance degree or relevant qualification.
This is a rare opportunity to shape investment strategy at a leading insurer, working with senior leadership to drive performance and long-term success.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now.
Applications close 20th March 2025
Why choose AIA?
At AIA, we believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better'. We do this by offering:
Opportunities to grow within the business through internal mobility
Competitive employee benefits that include insurances, an Employee Share Purchase Scheme and an extra day of leave each quarter to recharge
Membership to AIA Vitality, our science-backed health and wellbeing programme that provides the guidance, tools, and rewards to get more out of life and start thriving. AIA Vitality partners include Airpoints™, Woolworths, MoleMap, endota, Les Mills, Samsung, Garmin and many more!
A supportive and inclusive workplace
Flexible working arrangements.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. AIA NZ values diversity in the workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles. If you encounter accessibility barriers to the standard recruitment process, please email nz.talentacquisition@aia.com.
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