Associate, Annuity Asset Origination

Defined Benefit Solutions (DBS), part of Aviva's Corporate business, provides defined benefit pensions de-risking solutions to meet the needs of pension scheme sponsors, trustees and members. The core proposition is based around capability in Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) transactions, ongoing pension administration and compliance actuarial services.

DBS is rapidly growing to become a leading player in the Bulk Purchase Annuities market and has ambition to continue growing quickly both in the UK and abroad. As part of the Aviva Group, DBS also plays a key role in driving the development of the overall Aviva de-risking proposition to DB schemes, working particularly closely with Aviva Investors.

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing, dynamic team with a "start-up" feel, in the BPA space which is one of the most active and exciting parts of the pensions/insurance market.

The role will be a varied one, supporting projects which will significantly influence the direction of the DBS business, having a lasting impact on way that Aviva chooses the assets to back its BPA liabilities.

There should be ample opportunity for ongoing career development in this fast-growing, rapidly-evolving environment.

What will the role include?

• Working on the design and development of quantitatively-oriented investment-related models, techniques and tools used in: annuity pricing decisions, asset-liability modelling, and investment strategy design.
• Working on projects relating to the introduction of new asset classes, or broader exposure to existing asset classes, into the annuity asset strategy.
• Working on bespoke asset strategies to back specific deals, including consideration of the right choices of liquid versus illiquid assets, and physical versus derivative assets.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Excellent coding, modelling and spreadsheet skills, with a track record of delivery in this area.
• Working knowledge of a wide variety of asset types, both physical and derivative.
• Strong quantitative background illustrated through education such as a degree and/or relevant professional qualifications (CFA or IFoA).
• Ability to network well, work productively and collaboratively in a team environment, and interact positively and dedicatedly with colleagues of all levels of seniority.
• An ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms.
• Direct experience of working in long-term pension or insurance investment, annuities, and/or cashflow-driven/low-risk portfolio management.

What will you get for this role?

• A competitive salary depending on skills, experience and qualifications
• Generous defined contribution pension scheme
• Annual performance related bonus and pay review
• Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products through "My Aviva Extras" plus discounts for Friends and Family (some exclusions apply)
• Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save scheme

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