Join us now Director, Market Integrity and Investment Compliance in Hong Kong or Singapore within the AP Investment Compliance team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the continued growth and development of the Asia Pacific Market Integrity and Investment Compliance programme. You will be a senior, hands-on member of the global team, combining leadership and independent judgment with direct delivery of advisory, monitoring, investigation and investment guideline compliance activities. Working closely with Investment, Trading, Operations, Technology, Legal and Compliance colleagues across Asia Pacific and globally to deliver consistent, practical and well-controlled outcomes.

The role covers key risks including market abuse, confidential information and information barriers, best execution, fair allocation, cross-trades, economic sanctions, trade errors, important shareholdings and position reporting, and investment guideline monitoring across traditional and derivative asset classes. Coverage includes Hong Kong, Taiwan, mainland China, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand.

What you do

Lead and directly handle complex market integrity and investment compliance matters, using independent judgment and influencing senior stakeholders across Asia Pacific and globally.
Lead major investigations into potential market abuse, insider dealing, trade errors and other investment compliance concerns; directly analyse, escalate, assess root causes and follow up remediation.
Lead assessment and implementation of major regulatory developments, translating requirements into practical business, system and control changes.
Perform and oversee market integrity advice and monitoring on confidential information, information barriers, market abuse, best execution, fair allocation, cross-trades and higher-risk pre-trade matters.
Perform and oversee investment guideline compliance, economic sanctions, important shareholdings and position reporting, including monitoring, analysis, escalation and governance.
Develop and improve policies, procedures, compliance systems, data and automation to strengthen controls, scalability and operational resilience.
Lead and conduct internal compliance reviews, support regulatory examinations and audits, and prepare clear reports for senior management, governance forums and clients.
Partner with Investment, Trading, Operations, Technology, Legal and Compliance; provide practical guidance, coach colleagues and promote a strong compliance culture.

What you bring

University degree in law, business, finance or a related discipline.
15+ years of relevant experience in asset management, ideally within Compliance, Legal, Risk or Internal Audit, with substantial exposure to portfolio management and trading activities.
Demonstrated experience leading complex investigations, major regulatory or control projects, strategic integrations or remediation involving senior stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of market integrity and investment compliance risks, including market abuse, confidential information, best execution, trade errors, fair allocation and investment guideline monitoring.
Sound understanding of financial instruments, derivatives and investment strategies, with the ability to translate regulation into practical business, system and control requirements.
Experience improving compliance processes through systems, data or automation is advantageous.
Track record of exercising independent judgment, managing competing priorities and delivering under tight timelines.
Clear and influential written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in a global matrix environment and build trusted relationships across functions, cultures and seniority levels.
Working knowledge of Bloomberg AIM and experience with investment guideline coding are preferred but not essential.
Candidates with a strong profile but less experience may be considered at Vice President / Compliance Manager level.
AI skills: Microsoft CoPilot, Generative AI/ GenAI

What we offer

Balanced work environment: A dynamic office culture that supports flexibility and collaboration
Secure your future: Access to pension, retirement, and/or savings plans as applicable to the work location
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 active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience.

We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer.

We are united by a shared commitment: to put our clients first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.

Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our clients and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our 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 [email protected].

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Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors.

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How to Apply

Applying is quick and easy. Simply upload your CV, complete your personal details, confirm your consent for AI support in the “Additional Information” section, and submit your application.

To support our recruiters, we use Fit Score—an AI‑powered tool that highlights how closely your profile aligns with the role. This helps us review applications more efficiently and focus on what matters most: your skills and experience.

Good to know: The Fit Score is a support tool only. At Allianz, technology never replaces human judgment. Every application is carefully reviewed by our recruiting teams, ensuring a fair, thoughtful, and personal hiring process.

Director, Market Integrity and Investment Compliance @ Allianz

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