Regional Head of Front Office Operations - APAC

Invesco; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 941,176 - 1,411,765; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave plus flexible paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Learning and development programs

Health and wellbeing benefits

Parental leave benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Invesco is seeking a Regional Head of Front Office Operations (FOO) – APAC to lead and coordinate all activities across the region. You will provide oversight of operational support to the asset management business, ensuring consistent and scalable execution aligned with global strategy.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of senior leadership experience in Front Office Operations and a strong understanding of risk and regulatory requirements.

This role offers a hybrid work schedule and generous benefits, including annual leave and health programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in investment operations within asset management.
• Experience leading multi-location organizations.
• Strong understanding of APAC markets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance and results of Front Office Operations across APAC.
• Provide direction to regional managers and ensure execution of business plans.
• Develop regional operational plans ensuring disciplined delivery.
• Drive business outcomes by resolving operational challenges.
• Establish governance frameworks to enhance operational resilience.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in Front Office Operations

Expertise in portfolio monitoring and lifecycle operations

Understanding of risk and regulatory requirements

Stakeholder management skills

Communication skills

Execution-focused leadership

Job description

Job Description

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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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.
• Provide direction to regional managers and matrixed teams, set priorities, allocate resources, and ensure execution of regional business plans in line with global strategy.
• Develop and execute regional operational plans, including portfolio implementation, platform management, and lifecycle activities, ensuring disciplined, scalable, and controlled delivery.
• Apply deep functional, process, and industry knowledge to oversee complex operational workflows, ensuring alignment with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and investment mandates.
• Drive business outcomes by identifying and resolving complex, multi‑dimensional operational challenges, improving efficiency, scalability, and risk management across the region.
• Establish governance frameworks, set policies and priorities, and embed strong control environments to enhance operational resilience and consistency.
• Influence and partner with senior stakeholders across Investment, Product, Risk, Technology, and Operations, representing APAC in global forums and shaping strategic and operational decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of 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.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave plus flexible paid time off.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Learning and development programs.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Employee stock purchase plan (if applicable in your region).

We are 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.