Regional Head of Front Office Operations - APAC

5405 Invesco Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible paid time off

Learning and development programs

Health & wellbeing benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

5405 Invesco Hong Kong Limited is looking for a Regional Head of Front Office Operations (FOO) in APAC to oversee operational support for asset management. This senior role involves ensuring compliance and operational efficiency across multiple markets.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of leadership experience in investment operations, with a deep understanding of portfolio management and regulatory environments in APAC. Responsibilities include guiding teams and developing operational strategies aligned with global standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in investment operations.
• Deep expertise in portfolio monitoring and lifecycle operations.
• Strong understanding of APAC regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Front Office Operations performance across APAC.
• Provide direction to regional managers and teams.
• Develop and execute regional operational plans.

Skills

Leadership in Front Office Operations

Stakeholder management

Process and industry knowledge

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

About Invesco: As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you\'re looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.

What\'s in it for you? Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including: Generous annual leave plus flexible paid time off; Hybrid work schedule; Learning and development programs; Health & wellbeing benefits; Parental Leave benefits; Employee stock purchase plan (if applicable in your region).

Job Description

About the Team: Front Office Operations (FOO) is a global organization supporting the full investment lifecycle across asset classes and regions. The team partners directly with portfolio managers, product teams, and key stakeholders to deliver scalable, controlled, and efficient operational support to the asset management business. FOO plays a critical role in enabling portfolio implementation, maintaining platform stability, supporting product and client lifecycle activities, and driving operational excellence globally.

Your Role: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Head of Front Office Operations (FOO) – APAC to lead and coordinate all Front Office Operations activities across the region. This role provides end-to-end oversight of operational support to the asset management business, ensuring consistent, risk-aware, and scalable execution aligned with global strategy and standards. Operating within a matrix structure, the Regional Head will drive regional execution, governance, and prioritization across multiple markets, while partnering closely with global functional leaders to ensure alignment and delivery. The role also serves as a key regional representative, engaging senior stakeholders across Investment, Product, Risk, Technology, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing performance and results of Front Office Operations across APAC, including oversight of multiple related teams, regional delivery, and alignment to business objectives and operational priorities.
• Providing direction to regional managers and matrixed teams, setting priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring execution of regional business plans in line with global strategy.
• Developing and executing regional operational plans, including portfolio implementation, platform management, and lifecycle activities, ensuring disciplined, scalable, and controlled delivery.
• Applying deep functional, process, and industry knowledge to oversee complex operational workflows, ensuring alignment with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and investment mandates.
• Driving business outcomes by identifying and resolving complex, multi-dimensional operational challenges, improving efficiency, scalability, and risk management across the region.
• Establishing governance frameworks, setting policies and priorities, and embedding strong control environments to enhance operational resilience and consistency.
• Influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders across Investment, Product, Risk, Technology, and Operations, representing APAC in global forums and shaping strategic and operational decisions.

Qualifications

• 10 years+ senior leadership experience in Front Office Operations or investment operations within asset management
• Deep expertise across portfolio monitoring and implementation, platform management, and lifecycle operations preferably in a global asset management company
• Strong understanding of risk, controls, and regulatory requirements in APAC markets
• Proven ability to lead multi-location, matrixed organizations with consistent outcomes
• Experience engaging senior regional leadership across Front Office and partner functions
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Execution-focused leadership style with emphasis on scalability, control, and clarity of ownership

Workplace Model

As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least four days a week, with one day working outside an Invesco office.

Invesco\'s culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

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As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you\'re looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.