Head Of Investments

Aia (Vietnam) Life Insurance; Auckland; On-site; NZD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunities

Development programs

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

AIA New Zealand invites a proven Head of Investments to lead our investment function, reporting to CFO and contributing to the Enterprise Leadership Team. You will shape strategy, governance and risk management to support long-term business success.

Leading a high-performing team, you will partner with senior leaders to optimise portfolio performance, provide strategic insights, and ensure financial resilience while aligning with our ambition to deliver value for customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience at executive level in investments or financial services.
• Deep expertise in investment management, asset allocation, and risk management.
• Experience with governance, solvency, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of investment strategies aligned with organisational priorities.
• Optimise portfolio performance through asset allocation and risk/return management.
• Provide strategic insights for capital management decisions and reporting.
• Strengthen investment governance with oversight of portfolio management and third-party providers.
• Guide actuarial analysis, forecasting, and valuation activity for accurate reporting.
• Build relationships across executive, Board, and committee forums for transparency and alignment.

Skills

Executive leadership

Investment management

Governance & risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Team development

Education

Actuarial qualification / valuation experience

Job description

Your Role with Us

As Head of Investments, you will provide strategic leadership for AIA New Zealand's investment function, shaping investment outcomes that support enterprise performance and long-term business success.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and contributing as a member of the Enterprise Leadership Team, you will partner closely with leaders across the organisation to guide investment strategy, capital oversight, governance, and risk management. This is an influential role where your expertise will help drive informed decision-making, optimise portfolio performance, and strengthen organisational resilience, while leading a high-performing team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.

Your Impact

• Lead the development and execution of investment strategies that align with organisational priorities and deliver sustainable long-term value.
• Optimise portfolio performance through effective asset allocation, investment analysis, and proactive management of risk and return outcomes.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations that support high-quality business, financial, and capital management decisions.
• Strengthen investment governance by overseeing portfolio management activities, third-party providers, and compliance with regulatory and Group frameworks.
• Guide actuarial analysis, forecasting, and valuation activity to deliver accurate reporting and meaningful insights for stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships across executive, Board, and committee forums to drive transparency, accountability, and strategic alignment.

Your Capabilities

• You bring extensive leadership experience in investments, actuarial, quantitative, or financial services environments, with the ability to operate confidently at executive level.
• You have deep expertise in investment management, financial markets, asset allocation, and performance oversight, with a focus on delivering strong business outcomes.
• You have a strong track record of leading governance, regulatory, solvency, and risk management activities within complex organisations.
• You bring exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, enabling effective collaboration across leadership teams, Boards, and external partners.
• You have experience developing high-performing teams through coaching, feedback, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• You may also have an actuarial qualification or experience with participating funds, actuarial valuation, and investment product governance.

Your Life at AIA

At AIA, leadership is about more than guiding teams, it's about shaping a future where people and communities thrive. In return for your vision and impact, we offer an environment where you can lead with purpose, supported by a culture that values courage, clarity, and humanity. You'll have access to strategic opportunities, leadership development programs, and the flexibility to balance work and life while driving performance at scale. Here, your decisions will help us achieve our ambition of engaging a billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030, while inspiring your teams to do their best work every day.

DEIB

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to who we are and how we work. We value people from all walks of life and welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including those with disabilities, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions, or who are neurodiverse. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. And if there's anything we can do to support you during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].