Head of Operations, Taiwan

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.  
 
At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now!
 
The Head of Operations, Taiwan, is a senior management position responsible for overseeing and managing the Taiwan operations, including distribution operations (Unit Trust Administration, UTA), investment operations (Fund Accounting middle office), and fund administration (Fund Accounting back office).

In order to support Taiwan's business growth, the Head of Operations plays a critical role as a trusted partner, ensuring the organization achieves its goals by delivering operational alpha.
 
What you will do 
 
Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve organizational objectives
• Formulate plans to streamline processes and enhance efficiency

Team Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction to managers and supervisors
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within teams

Operational Management

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators and operational benchmarks
• Ensure stable BAU operations and maintain high quality

 
Resources Optimization

• Manage budgets and cost measures to optimize resource allocation

Stakeholders’ Communication

• Ensure effective communication with Taiwan stakeholders, including distribution, investment, finance, legal & compliance, and risk management, to align operational activities with overall business objectives
• Engage regional and global stakeholders, including for projects and BAU items

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies and procedures
• Identify risks and develop plans to mitigate them

What you bring 
 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or management
• 10 years of industry experience in operations management
• Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage teams and drive operational excellence
• Effective problem-solving skills to address issues and implement solutions
• Excellent analytical skills to monitor and improve operational efficiency
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written, are required
• MBA or MS degree preferred

 
What we offer  
 

• “New Normal”, it’s not news to us: As a global company, we’ve known the hybrid model before it was ‘in’. Work flexibly according to internal guidelines (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)  
• Investments for the future: Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products 
• Shared success: Company share purchasing plan  
• Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs  
• Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group  
• Investments in your skills:  Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications 
• … and so much more!  

 About Allianz Global Investors 
 
Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager. 
 
We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals. 
 
Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.  
 
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board. 
 
If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com 
  
To Recruitment Agencies: 
  
Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. 
  
When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. 
  
Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors. 
  
Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly. 

55836 | Operations | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent