Senior Manager - Asset Allocation (Team leader)

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking an Asset Allocation Investment Leader to drive strategic asset allocation across multi-asset portfolios. The role requires strong team leadership and a solid track record in investment strategy, ALM, and risk management.

Responsibilities include leading macro research, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and presenting investment views to committees.

Qualifications

• Extensive asset allocation and portfolio management experience.
• Strong understanding of investment strategy, ALM and risk controls.
• Proven ability to lead and develop investment teams.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and presentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Asset Allocation Investment team with strategic direction.
• Formulate and enhance multi-asset asset allocation frameworks.
• Conduct macroeconomic and capital market research to inform recommendations.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on portfolio strategy, ALM and capital efficiency.
• Monitor portfolio performance and risk exposures; present views to committees.
• Drive governance and analytical capability improvements across investment processes.

Skills

Asset allocation

Portfolio management

Investment strategy

ALM

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Actuarial qualification/background

Job description

Overview

• A leading Chinese background of Investment company in Hong Kong
• Excellent background of investment team

About Our Client

Our client is a leading insurance and financial services institution with a strong presence across Greater China and Asia. Backed by a sizable balance sheet and long-term investment horizon, the organization manages a diversified institutional investment portfolio and is recognized as a significant market participant within the insurance and asset management sector. The company offers a stable platform, strong capital base, and extensive opportunities for investment professionals to contribute to strategic portfolio management and long-term value creation.

Job Description

• Lead and develop the Asset Allocation Investment team, providing strategic direction and people management.
• Formulate and enhance strategic and tactical asset allocation frameworks across multi-asset portfolios.
• Conduct macroeconomic and capital market research to support investment recommendations.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on portfolio strategy, ALM, capital efficiency, and investment initiatives.
• Monitor portfolio performance, risk exposures, and market developments.
• Present investment views and recommendations to senior management and relevant committees.
• Drive continuous improvement in investment processes, governance, and analytical capabilities.

The Successful Applicant

• Extensive experience in asset allocation, portfolio management, investment strategy, ALM, or institutional investing.
• Proven experience managing and leading investment teams.
• Strong understanding of strategic asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk management, and capital markets.
• Actuarial qualification and/or actuarial background is highly preferred.
• Candidates from leading insurance companies, asset management firms, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, or institutional investors are strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of insurance investment frameworks, regulatory capital considerations, and asset-liability management principles is highly advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Language Requirements

• Native or fluent Mandarin Chinese writing skills are essential, with the ability to prepare high-quality investment reports, research papers, and presentations in Chinese.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required for interaction with regional and international stakeholders.

What\'s on Offer

• Leadership role with responsibility for a strategically important asset allocation function.
• Opportunity to manage and influence a large-scale institutional investment portfolio.
• High visibility with senior management and key investment decision-makers.
• Exposure to complex investment challenges across public and private market asset classes.
• Ability to combine investment expertise, actuarial knowledge, and leadership capabilities within a well-established and financially strong organization.
• Strong long-term career development potential within a leading institutional investment platform.