Nicholas Chia, Cfa
About Nicholas Chia, Cfa
Nicholas Chia is a Senior Portfolio Manager Equities at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, with a background in managing both listed global equities and private equity. He has over 17 years of experience in the finance sector, including previous roles at QBE Group Investments and a strong educational foundation in Commerce and Applied Finance.
Current Role at QBE Insurance
Nicholas Chia serves as the Senior Portfolio Manager Equities at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he manages both listed global equities and private equity investments. His focus is on leveraging his expertise to optimize investment strategies and outcomes. Prior to this, he worked as a Portfolio Manager for Risk Assets at QBE Insurance, starting in 2019. His extensive experience in portfolio management contributes to the firm's investment success.
Previous Experience at QBE Insurance
Nicholas Chia has held several positions at QBE Insurance, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of investment management. He worked as an Assistant Fund Manager - Growth Assets from 2013 to 2016, and as a Portfolio Manager Global Credit from 2016 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he served as an Underwriter in the Trade Credit (International Risk Unit) from 2006 to 2010 and as an Investment Analyst - Risk Assets from 2012 to 2013. These roles provided him with a diverse skill set in risk assessment and asset management.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Nicholas Chia holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Sydney. He furthered his education at Kaplan Australia, where he earned a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance. Additionally, he is a CFA charterholder, having completed his studies at the CFA Institute. This educational background underpins his expertise in finance and investment management.
Investment Philosophy and Strategies
Nicholas Chia adopts a dual approach to investing, combining both top-down and bottom-up strategies. He emphasizes the importance of managing risk through multiple perspectives to enhance investment outcomes. His personal philosophy centers on continuous improvement, with a commitment to 'get a little better each day.' This mindset drives his professional development and investment decisions.