Asset Liability Investment Analyst

As a member of the ALM team, the placement will be responsible for:

• Modelling asset classes such as equities, credit, bonds, derivatives, hedge funds and other alternatives using in-house tools, in conjunction with modelling pension funds' contingent liabilities.
• Designing and implementing capital market and LDI solutions to reduce risk or increase expected return.
• Evaluating the risks in pension funds and other institutional investor portfolios.
• Monitoring the markets and keeping abreast of key developments.
• Liaising with investment consultants to understand the needs of the client, and using internal proprietary modelling, to deliver first class advice.
• Acting as first port of call for the consulting team to discuss project approach, plan project and opine on fees.
• Formulating ongoing investment strategy recommendations (consistent with CIO views, investment principles, client preferences, manager views) for changes in objectives/circumstances/markets.

Ideal candidates should be:

• A CFA Charter holder or FIA/AIA, or working towards these qualifications
• 5-8 years into their career with a relevant organisation (Investment consultancy/Life insurer)
• Highly interested in financial markets
• Well versed in modelling asset classes or pension fund contingent liabilities
• Analytical and not afraid to query preconceived ideas
• Someone with attention to detail
• Happy when delivering; either collaboratively or independently

Desirable but non-essential attributes include:

• Some experience in actuarial longevity/mortality modelling or interpreting this data
• Some experience in modelling asset classes or pension fund liabilities
• Research experience (academic and/or practitioner led)
• Curiosity, always looking to innovate and experiment with something new
• The ability to understand, evaluate and learn quickly
• A 'get your hands dirty' mindset
• A keenness to work together and make a difference