Investment Manager

Job DescriptionWho we areAberdeen Investments is part of Aberdeen Group plc, one of the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments groups.Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent.Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society.We are repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand and are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.As a global business, Aberdeen consists of three divisions: Investments, Adviser, and interactive investor (ii). Each division is dedicated to meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs.Our Asia Pacific Investments business has a large, dedicated and highly experienced investment team which has been investing across the region since 1985, and manages all our Asian products, including regional, country, smaller companies, and sustainable investing propositions.The team has a strong regional footprint with offices in Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, and Sydney. This breadth gives us close proximity to the companies we own and the markets we invest in. Our APAC operations have been based in Singapore since 1992. We invest in Asian companies to grow with them and to help them to become better investors.Job ResponsibilitiesInvestmentContribute to team investment process and contribute to team management of assetsLead meetings with management of companiesAttend all regular team meetings to discuss and present investment ideasProvide updates on company meetings and results at team meetingsRepresent abrdn in client meetingsLeadership/People ManagementMentor and train junior team membersMarketing/Business DevelopmentPresent the investment process to prospective clientsWork closely with distribution team to win new mandatesPortfolio AdministrationMaintain model portfoliosPlan and execute trades and ensure all trades are in line with requirements of client mandates.Portfolio Construction/ManagementAssist in monitoring portfolio/portfolio activities in the course of portfolio management workAssist in portfolio construction e.g. planning and setting up tradesParticipate in generating trade ideas for funds managed on deskAssist in monitoring portfolios / portfolio activities in the course of portfolio management workAble to rebalance portfolios around corporate actions and deal with cash inflows and outflowsPlan and execute trades and ensure all trades are in line with the requirements of client mandatesResearchUndertake security and sector analysis and complete stock notesKeep up-to-date on sector, country and market developments and trendsCountry trips and produce investment trip reportsTo perform analysis of company results and provide results commentaries of portfolio holdingsRisk ManagementTo maintain up-to-date knowledge of compliance and dealing proceduresTo comply with all regulatory, legal, corporate and client mandatesTraining and DevelopmentTo build and maintain knowledge of abrdn investment process, products and allocated market/sector responsibilitiesTo build and maintain knowledge of abrdn systems, including Charles River, BloombergTo participate and attend Continual Professional development opportunities in order to maintain knowledge and skillsJob RequirementsA good Bachelor’s degree or Post-graduate degreeCFA qualified (or working towards)Possess Fund manager License is a requirement3 to 5 years’ experience in the relevant industryStrong academic performance combined with extracurricular interests and achievementsStrong analytical and research skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsTeam player with ability to manage own workloadGood influencing skillsFlexibility and adaptabilityExcellent command of spoken and written English and ThaiWe’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.