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Investment Officer (Asia Pacific)

The Economist
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

JO : 252760

Level : P-4

Duty Station : New York, USA

Deadline : March 22, 2025

Org. Setting and Reporting

Responsibilities

  • Within delegated authority, and under the supervision of the SIO, the incumbent :
  • Implements investment strategy and monitors equity portfolios for the Asia Pacific developed markets including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore. Manages and invests the assets of the Fund in equities.
  • Implements approved investment strategies for the strategic and tactical asset allocation and portfolio re-balancing with careful review of market environments.
  • Monitors portfolio to achieve the performance to meet the Fund’s investment objectives by reviewing both portfolio and benchmark performance on a regular basis.
  • Ensures that all of the investments are in compliance with OIM's investment and policy guidelines.
  • Conducts portfolio reviews periodically and presents at Portfolio Review Meetings.
  • Balances long-term strategies to achieve results superior to benchmarks by assisting the SIO in constructing and monitoring the portfolio through dedicated research.
  • Assists with due diligence for new investments.
  • Conducts careful and thorough investment research that is relevant to managing the Asia Pacific portfolios, using various tools and incorporating qualitative as well as quantitative factors, including but not limited to, environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects.
  • Performs fundamental analysis through financial statements, corporate announcements, market news and other publicly available information.
  • Reviews investment research and discusses with strategists, economists, and security analysts through brokerage community.
  • Engages with senior members of corporate management to review their business and corporate strategies.
  • Conducts portfolio analysis using risk tools and analytical tools.
  • Conducts sector / thematic research and updates fundamentals of companies and industries.
  • Makes specific investment recommendations and ensures the Fund's four investments criteria : safety, profitability, liquidity, and convertibility.
  • Makes specific investment recommendations to achieve optimum investment performance with careful review of the portfolio's investment objectives and risk tolerance.
  • Presents and discusses investment recommendations to the SIO.
  • Reporting : assists the SIO in reporting accurately and in a timely manner to the Representative of the Secretary-General for the Investments of the UNJSPF and the CIO of OIM when requested.
  • Assists the CIO of OIM in reporting on investment and related matters to governing bodies.
  • Serves as the Officer In Charge when required in the absence of the SIO.
  • Participates in seminars and taking courses in investment topics.
  • Keeps abreast of rapidly changing techniques of portfolio management and exchanging views with colleagues and members of the investment community.

Competencies

  • Professionalism : Demonstrated ability and sound knowledge of investing in Asia Pacific Public Equities markets; Demonstrated ability in meeting clearly defined investment objectives and risk management of portfolio; Demonstrated ability in effectively managing team of senior investment professionals and other staff; Ability to work under pressure accurately, efficiently and effectively; Having the highest level of integrity; The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management; Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
  • Teamwork : Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
  • Accountability : Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his / her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
  • Education

    Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in Business and Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or equivalent is desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in investment analysis and investment management in equities covering markets in developed Asia / Pacific with a focus on Japan is required. Institutional, buy-side experience in directly recommending equity long-only investments is desirable. Experience in portfolio management with an emphasis on buy-side is desirable. Strong analytical skills and experience producing customized earnings models is desirable.

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