Job Purpose

To assist the Head of Investment & Treasury in managing SUSS’s investment programme in accordance with established investment policy statement and strategic asset allocation as well as support SUSS’s treasury management activities.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Formulate, monitor and review of investment policies and strategies
• Conduct active research and due diligence on investment opportunities across multi-asset classes
• Develop scoring system to screen and evaluate the selection of external fund managers fairly and systematically
• Review performance and service levels of external fund managers, consultant, custodian and other service providers where appropriate
• Develop internal dashboard to track portfolio performance and risk metrics actively
• Monitor global market developments in order to recommend dynamic asset allocation or portfolio de-risking strategies where appropriate
• Implement investment decisions in accordance with Board of Trustees, Investment Committee and SUSS Management’s approvals
• Ensure that investment management, custody and related services comply with internal policies and guidelines
• Support general treasury management operations, which include cashflow forecasting, deposit/FX placements, liaison with banks and evaluation of new receipt/payment initiatives
• Ensure that opportunity cost of funds is kept at the minimum while maintaining adequate liquidity for operational needs
• Assist in Investment Committee meetings and ad-hoc administrative tasks

Job Requirements

• Degree in relevant discipline, preferably with CFA qualification
• Minimum 8 years of related work experience
• Highly driven and inquisitive with a passion for investment in financial markets
• Numerically inclined and analytical with an eye for detail
• Proficient computer skills with financial modelling experience
• Good presentation and report writing skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Hands-on and excellent team player