Senior Investment Manager

Urban Redevelopment Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a Senior/Executive Investment Manager to manage its Surplus Fund. The candidate will be involved in cash flow management, strategic asset allocation, and performance monitoring of external fund managers. Key qualifications include at least 3 years in finance, knowledge of financial instruments, and strong analytical and communication skills. A finance-related certification is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to impact significant investment decisions for the agency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the finance sector.
• Passion for investment management.
• Good communication skills for explaining complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash flow for funding needs.
• Assist in strategic asset allocation review.
• Monitor external fund manager performance.

Skills

Financial instruments knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Good Excel skills

Education

Finance-related professional certification (CFA, CAIA, PRM, FRM)

Job description

What the role is:

Your role as an Senior/Executive Investment Manager is to assist in the management of the Authority’s Surplus Fund. This covers the full range of functions, including investments, research, risk monitoring, governance, and performance reporting.

What you will be working on:

• Managing cash flow to meet short- and long-term funding needs
• Assisting in the strategic asset allocation review of the Surplus Fund portfolio
• Assisting in the external fund manager selection, implementation and ongoing performance monitoring and evaluation process, in line with internal guidelines
• Assisting in the evaluation and ongoing monitoring of other external service providers required to support investments, in line with internal guidelines
• Assisting in portfolio management work such as monitoring the asset class weights and recommending a suitable portfolio rebalancing approach, and dealing with operational matters such as financial reporting, reconciliation, review of legal documents, tax filings and fee payment
• Keeping abreast with market developments and propose ideas to enhance the risk adjusted return of the Surplus Fund portfolio

What we are looking for:

• At least 3 years’ experience in the finance sector
• Sound knowledge of financial instruments and a passion for investment management
• An analytical mind with a keen eye for detail
• Good communication skills with ability to explain multi-faceted topics to senior management in writing as well as verbally
• A team player, resourceful and able to work independently and within a team environment to meet deadlines
• Preferably possess or is pursuing a Finance-related professional certification such as CFA, CAIA, PRM or FRM
• Good Excel skills, with programming knowledge and familiarity with ESG considerations for investments a plus

About Urban Redevelopment Authority:

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.