APAC Investment Associate Partner

AON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking an investment advisory professional to deliver governance advice, asset allocation, and manager selection for diverse clients in Singapore and beyond.

You will manage client relationships, coordinate with internal teams, and participate in client meetings to drive delivery quality and business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering investment advisory services or working in fund management.
• Experience in finance/professional services in and/or outside Singapore or in multi-country teams.
• Excellent written and communication skills; ability to work across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver investment advisory work including performance monitoring, governance advice, Strategic Asset Allocation, and manager selection.
• Manage client relationships and internal coordination to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Attend client meetings and calls for delivery and business development purposes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to understand market developments and apply insights to client situations.
• Analyze client and market data to deliver high-quality insights and recommendations.

Skills

Investment advisory delivery

Finance industry experience

Excellent communication

Multi-country collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Finance/Economics/Business

Job description

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Delivery of investment advisory work including, but not limited to, regular performance monitoring, investment governance advice, Strategic Asset Allocation, and manager selection
• Client relationship management and internal coordination, including client service management to coordinate client deliverables and ensure timely and quality delivery
• Attendance at client meetings and calls for delivery and business development purposes;
• Partner with colleagues to understand new market developments and how to recognize these issues in the client situation;
• Analyze and interpret client and market data, translating data into insights and delivering high quality to clients;
• Uses technical investment knowledge and experience to be able to proactively collaborate with colleagues to advise clients on their investment needs
• Acts as a team member for bigger projects providing support to other consultants, working under limited supervision with verbal guidance.
• Takes responsibility for and is likely to deliver projects, working off own initiative with some senior support.
• Supports internal initiatives and solution development
• Ensures quality by reviewing work critically and applying technical expertise and efficiently manages deadlines.
• Work closely with clients and colleagues to build long-term relationships, existing client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction.

Potential involvement in retirement consulting work including:

• Delivery of global and local retirement solutions (e.g. global / local retirement / benefit reviews / implementation, ongoing benefit management support, pension committee reporting, presentations and meetings),
• Co-ordination of retirement and benefit issues related to international mobile employees/benefit programs, M&A and other business integrations/ separations;
• Design, financing, and ongoing governance of statutory and voluntary retirement (DC and DB) and benefit plans around the world;
• Conduct client specific market studies, benchmarking and/or analysis of employee benefit programs
• Delivery of financial wellbeing solutions and strategies;

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Bachelor’s degree inMathematics / Finance/ Economics/ Business, or a related field
• Experience in investment advisory service delivery, or within the fund management industry
• Experience working in the finance/professional services industry in and/or outside of Singapore, or in a multi-country team can be beneficial.
• Excellent written and communication skills and ability to work in a multi-country team having regard to cultural differences.
• Holds/will acquire all regulatory licenses, permissions and technical or other requirements applicable under local legislation.
• Analytical capabilities, strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, confident, and comfortable seeking advice and guidance when needed.
• Ideally hold professional qualifications (actuarial, CFA, or equivalent), or progressing with such qualifications
• International retirement consulting experience (e.g M&A, internationally mobile employees, benefit audits, governance and strategy design and implementation, new plan implementation, plan settlement, cross-border pension financing) would be a plus.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at [e-mail] or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.