Chief Investment Officer recruitment
About Metlife:
Sino-US United MetLife Insurance Company Limited(MetLife) was incorporated as a joint venture company formed by a subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. and Shanghai Alliance Investment Ltd. (SAIL). Supported by the MetLife companies' experience in the insurance industry and SAIL's expertise in the Chinese market, MetLife is committed to provide the trusted and professional insurance solutions to consumers in China. MetLife offers life and accidental insurance and savings products to individuals in nearly twenty cities all over China through an career agency, bank partners and direct marketing channels. For more information about MetLife, please visit the company's website at www.metlife.com.cn.
Position Summary:
Responsible for an effective management of investment department, ensure key KPIs achieved and investment transactions, policies and procedures align with the organization’s short and long term objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations, principles and standards.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Set up investment objectives and strategy to support company overall business target with a profound understanding of external regulatory requirements and market trends
2. Lead the investment team of 12-16 people to achieve net investment income (NII) plan and manage the asset/liability management (ALM) risk appropriately;
3. Build investment capability (portfolio management, market research, credit analysis etc.), and enhance investment process and governance.
4. Build good work relationship with regional investment office and leverage MetLife regional and globally investment and system capabilities.
5. Internal clients’ focus and manage expectation practically and deliver solution pragmatically
6. Provide support to product development initiatives, product design and sales for general and separate accounts
7. Ensure investment portfolio falls within internal guidelines (ISEPs, TOGAS and counterparty limits) and external regulatory limits
8. Evaluate and recommend new asset classes, as appropriate
9. Develop relationships with banks and brokers in facilitating trade flows.
10. Supervise daily investment transactions for the general account and the separate account. Manage short-term liquidity within long-range goals
11. Prepare regular and ad hoc investment reporting for internal and external uses 12. Facilitate internal communications between HK office, Regional Investment and HO investment teams, and external communications between regulatory authority, financial institutions and custodians on investment related issues
12. Develop talents and foster MetLife’s investment culture
Typical Relationships:
1. Internal: Local market research team, channel, product, finance and actuarial teams; Regional and home office fund management teams;
2. External: Fund houses, securities companies, regulator etc.
Main Requirements:
1. College degree or above in investment or related areas
2. 15+ years of investment experience;
3. At least 5 years of managerial experience in insurance asset management area;
4. Past experience of VUL account management a plus;
5. CFA Charter Holder or Candidate preferred;
6. Good command of English a plus;
7. Professional Knowledge: Domestic equity and mutual fund market; Global investment philosophy; Investment in insurance companies;
8. Technical Competencies: Communicate effectively; Team work; Build relationships; Managing performance effectively; Champion Change;
9. Personal Attributes: Detailed-oriented and analytical;Responsible and taking initiatives Communicate effectively; team player; Creative
Please attached both your English and Chinese resumes and click on Apply Online below!