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Asset Management - Investment - Investment Specialist, Asia ex Japan & GEM Equities and Greater China Equities

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Job type

Permanent

Schedule

Full time

Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Brand

Job Function

Financial and technical expertise

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Last update 29.05.2025

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ROLE DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE

Drive business development for our Asia & GEM and Greater China Equities teams by acting as as a technical expert and point of contact for the Global Client Group (GCG) and Product & Strategic Marketing (PSM), representing the investment team with clients, contributing to messaging and strategic positioning across the relevant product suite. The role will work closely together with another Investment Specialist that also covers these two teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive commercialisation of the Asia & GEM and Greater China Equity capabilities:
- Act as lynchpin between GCG and our Asia & GEM and Greater China Equities teams as a technical expert and main contact point for all commercial activity
- Respond to client queries (via Sales teams)
- Help educate and train sales and marketing teams on the product range
- Represent investment teams in RFP kick-off calls and contribute as required to answering client RFPs & DDQs.
- Represent the investment team in external client meetings, pitches and seminars as well as with the media
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with key internal stakeholders

Sparring partner for investment team:
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of the investment process, portfolios, trades and performance as well as market context
- Remain abreast of market and competitor landscape to improve team’s commercial awareness, track and analyse flows
- Take the lead on strategic development of the business through new product launches and innovation
- Active participation in investment process discussions where required with the ability to objectively identify required improvements

Collaboration with other FAE Investment Specialists & Head of Business Strategy & Investment Specialists:
- Provide support and guidance to the other Investment Specialist covering the Asia & GEM and Greater China Equities teams
- Proactive contribution to transversal initiatives related to FAE Investment Specialists
- Collaboration with other FAE Investment Specialists to share best practice, help improve processes and ensure consistency in terms of form and quality of delivery across FAE

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

KEY INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Investments (FAE): Asia & GEM and Greater China Equities team Head(s) and investment team members, Head of Business Strategy & Investment Specialists FAE, FAE Investment Specialists, other FAE teams, GCG (CRMs, Marketing and RFP teams) & PSM.
External: Clients (prospective & existing) across both Distribution (internal and external) and Institutional segments, Consultants

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum 10 years’ asset management experience, ideally within a commercial or investments-related role and with client-facing experience.
Demonstrable knowledge, experience in or affinity with Chinese and Asian macro and equity markets.
Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in either a numerate, economic or financial discipline.
Further relevant qualifications (e.g. CFA) would be beneficial.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

Investment and market knowledge: demonstrates an understanding and awareness of financial markets and keeps abreast of all major market development.
Strong commercial skills: presents clearly and effectively, able to explain complex concepts in simple, understandable terms
Excellent writing skills.
Relationship-driven: builds and maintains strong rapport with internal stakeholders and external clients
Collaborative attitude: works co-operatively with others to maximise effectiveness within own team and across the organisation.
Results-oriented: delivers to a high standard and takes actions to ensure that others do the same.
Discipline and organisation: able to manage multiple requests, meet deadlines and prioritise accordingly
Strong Microsoft Office skills are a must-have. Knowledge of Aladdin, Tableau, SalesForce, Seismic would be useful.
Language skills: fluent spoken and written English is a pre-requisite. Additional languages, particularly Mandarin, would be highly beneficial. Cantonese would also be beneficial.