Investment Strategist

Employing Entity: Allianz Investment Management Singapore

Since 1890, the worldwide Allianz Group has been working hard to secure people’s lives. Our promise is to give confidence in tomorrow. Allianz offers a wide range of insurance, retirement and fund products to over 122 million customers in more than 70 countries with most markets served by local Allianz companies. Allianz Investment Management Singapore Pte Ltd (AIM SG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Allianz Group. 

Allianz Investment Management (AIM) is the investment management arm of the Allianz Group, responsible for managing the risk/return profile of its EUR 600 bn investment portfolio. Our global network of more than 500 employees in over 60 countries is organized in five regional hubs Munich, Milan, Minneapolis, Paris, and Singapore. AIM Singapore is the subsidiary of AIM that oversees the portfolios of Allianz located in Asia. AIM offers multifaceted career opportunities for outstanding investment talents. AIM provides the perfect opportunity to embark on or continue your international career.

Job Purpose

The Investment Strategist will support the Regional Investment Strategy team in overseeing local entities portfolios, identifying and implementing investment solutions that support yield, capital efficiency and portfolio resilience, conducting economic research to support portfolio positioning, and managing asset managers, and enhancing investment analytics to support decision-making. 

The Investment Strategist will actively engage with entire AIM SG team as well as local entities, regional office of Allianz SE in Singapore, and the global AIM community.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for assigned portfolios within the region, supporting their strategic direction and ongoing portfolio steering in alignment with entity-specific objectives, constraints, and regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor portfolio positioning and performance across key dimensions including yield, total return, duration, liquidity, capital consumption, and accounting considerations, and recommend appropriate rebalancing actions where required.
• Develop and articulate investment recommendations supported by robust analysis, including relative value assessments, scenario analysis, and clear evaluation of risks, trade-offs, and implementation implications.
• Translate macroeconomic views, market developments, and valuation signals into actionable tactical asset allocation proposals, consistent with portfolio objectives and constraints.
• Identify investment opportunities across asset classes, sectors, and structures to enhance diversification, income generation, and capital efficiency within approved risk limits.
• Conduct economic and capital market analysis, with a focus on interest rates, foreign exchange, and key macro drivers, to identify trends, regime shifts, risks, and opportunities relevant to portfolio strategy.
• Perform forward-looking scenario analysis and stress testing across key market risk factors, including rates, spreads, FX, and geopolitical developments, to assess portfolio resilience and inform positioning.
• Collaborate closely with portfolio managers, risk, and asset managers to ensure effective and timely implementation of approved investment strategies and to monitor outcomes throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Support asset manager oversight activities, including evaluation, monitoring, and performance assessment, contributing to informed manager selection and mandate management decisions.
• Develop and enhance investment analytics, tools, and dashboards to strengthen transparency, consistency, and data-driven portfolio monitoring, steering and decision-making.
• Engage actively with the broader Allianz investment community, contributing to knowledge sharing, cross-regional initiatives, and continuous improvement of investment practices.
• Provide ad-hoc analytical and strategic support in response to evolving market conditions, portfolio needs, and stakeholder requirements.
• Support the achievement of the overall ambitions of the regional team.

Key Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline from a top-tier or globally reputable institution. CFA or progress toward CFA is strongly preferred.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in financial markets, investment strategy, or portfolio management, with exposure to fixed income and/or alternatives. Experience across multiple Asian markets is advantageous.
• Prior experience in asset management, insurance investment management, or institutional buy-side environments is preferred, with an understanding of how portfolios are constructed and managed under real-world constraints.
• Solid foundation in investment principles, including asset allocation, portfolio construction, fixed income markets, and risk-return trade-offs. Familiarity with insurance investment considerations is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to synthesize complex data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data and analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Python, Power BI or similar). Experience with data automation, visualization, or emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI) is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly articulate complex investment topics to diverse stakeholders across geographies. Fluency in English is required; additional Asian languages are a plus.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity, proactivity, and ownership, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and evolving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and integrity, with a consistent track record of delivering high-quality outputs under competing priorities.

100716 | Asset & Investment Management | Entry Level | Non-Executive | Allianz Investment Management | Full-Time | Permanent

AIM SG is committed to employment equity and therefore welcomes applications regardless race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or philosophy of life.

What we offer:

• Our buddy program and a structured onboarding to help you get started with AIM. 
• A broad range of learning opportunities to help you stay relevant in your current role and grow into future workplace demands. 
• An open and international working environment with a diverse and inclusive culture that will inspire your everyday work. A working model which balances both remote and office based work that will give you you the flexibility to organize the way you work.
• Wellbeing initiatives and other local benefits that will support you in achieving a positive work life balance.

Recruitment Agencies:
AIM SG has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. AIM SG does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly. Failure to comply could/may result in the disqualification of the candidates and/or the termination of our contract and/or fees not being paid.