Investment Risk, Associate

Company: Global Atlantic Financial Group
Location: Hartford
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Job Description:

We are conducting interviews over video. Our employees can voluntarily return to our office, and some positions may be required to be in office. (we will share that at the interview) For most roles, we are fully supporting remote work through July 2021. COMPANY OVERVIEW Global Atlantic is one of the fastest growing companies in the Life and Annuity industry. We are focused on the U.S. retirement and life insurance markets with a broad range of annuities and life insurance options, as well as reinsurance solutions. Our success is driven by competitive, innovative product designs, leading investment management and integrated risk management, along with highly experienced leadership. Global Atlantic is looking for a diverse team of talented individuals who reinforce our culture of collaboration and innovation. We are dedicated to the career development of our people because we know they are critical to our long-term success. Join our team and come grow with us.-- In February 2021, KKR & Co. acquired a majority stake in Global Atlantic in a strategic transaction. Additional information can be found in our press release. POSITION OVERVIEW Responsibilities of this role include help in the development of a comprehensive investment risk framework, the articulation and refinement of risk appetite principles, risk capture, risk limits and targets, as well as reporting both in terms of data-driven aggregation and top-down communication. This role is expected to participate in other activities around macro risk-mitigating strategies related to GAAP, statutory and economic balance sheets, as we seek the balance between risk and reward.-- Key responsibilities include:

• Continually challenge and ensure investment risk profile stays within agreed risk appetite through the establishment, review and monitoring of risk limits.
• Develop and implement refinements to risk models for the investment portfolios
• Review transactions that are presented to Investment Committee provide an overview of risks and mitigants
• Review models and analytics in support of the various quarterly portfolio valuation and stress testing processes. Document all the processes that are involved in stress testing the asset classes
• Develop and produce standard reporting packages for management to review investment model results
• Analyze and provide insight into trends and updates
• Assist the broader Risk organization in ad hoc projects and analysis
• Maintain an appropriate risk governance structure to ensure effective investment risk oversight, reporting and escalation of material risk events/issues to the appropriate parties. QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5-7 years of experience in investment risk or asset management
  • Deep understanding of credit and structured products; additional illiquid asset experience is a plus
  • Solid finance/ analytical/quantitative background including experience with building investment risk models
  • Skilled communicator with the ability to influence to motivate others
  • Proven problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to analyze complex information to identify the key issue/action and drive resolution #LI-JL1 Global Atlantic's total rewards package is reflective of our corporate values, particularly diversity, excellence and innovation, with a focus on inclusion, pay equity, and flexibility. We are proud to support your personal and professional growth and well-being through programs such as educational assistance, virtual physical therapy, remote/onsite fitness reimbursement, a medical second opinion program, pet insurance, military leave, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family planning coverage. We strive to foster a culture of total well-being through community outreach and charitable giving programs. We are active in our communities-
    • New York: Red Hook Conservancy, Girls Who Invest and The Bowery Mission
    • Boston: Cradles to Crayons, Project Bread, Let's Get Ready, Rise Against Hunger, Salvation Army and many other local volunteer organizations in around the Boston area
    • Hartford:--Habitat for Humanity, Foodshare, Humane Society, Hands on Hartford, Mercy Shelter and Dog Star Rescue
    • Indianapolis: Elevate Indianapolis, Gleaners Food Bank and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
    • Batesville: American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Angels of Giving, Margaret Mary Health Foundation, Ripley County Community Foundation, Safe Passage, Batesville High School Sponsorships, local area youth sports and food pantries, as well as many others
    • Des Moines: United Way, Central Iowa Shelter & Services, Junior Achievement of Central Iowa and Make a Wish Foundation
    • Berwyn: Food drive and will be planning an event to help a local family over the holidays
    • Atlanta: Packaged Good Organization, which helps the most vulnerable community members with providing personalized care packages for people in need including the elderly, our armed forces, the homeless and hospitalized kids
    • Bermuda: Sponsor of a weekly feeding program operated by The Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist Church Social platforms provide an environment to collaborate with others and participate in friendly competitions towards achieving physical, emotional and financial well-being. Our highly competitive health, retirement, life and disability plans can be tailored to best suit your needs and those of your whole family. Global Atlantic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can meaningfully contribute to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate in employment on any basis that is prohibited by federal, state or local laws. More than that, we strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds and experiences, which we feel gives us a competitive advantage in the market and within our firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. How did you hear about this job? (if you were referred, please indicate the name of your referrer) Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? What is your desired salary (break out bonus and base)? Do you have 5-7 years of experience in investment risk or asset management? Do you have deep understanding of credit and structured products; additional illiquid asset experience is a plus? Do you have a solid finance/ analytical/quantitative background including experience with building investment risk models? Voluntary Inclusion Questions We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As such, we are committed to achieving a diverse candidate pool for open positions and that our interview teams are made up of employees from different backgrounds. Sharing your background with us will help us with that focus, although recruiters and hiring managers will not have the ability to see individual responses (only aggregate information). This information is not used to determine who is selected for interviews or will be hired, but is helpful in identifying resources, sites and groups which add value in increasing our applicant pool and ensures that we attract the best and most diverse workforce. This is purely voluntary but will help our mission to be inclusive. Which category below best describes you (please select only one): Black/African Origin East Asian (for example- Chinese, Korean, Japanese) Hispanic, Latin, or Spanish Origin Middle Eastern or North African Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian More than one of these categories describes me I don't wish to answer How do you currently describe your gender identity? (please select only one) Male Female Non-Binary/Third Gender I don't wish to answer Have you been diagnosed with any disability or impairment? (please select only one) Yes No I don't wish to answer Do you identify as a veteran or as being or having been a member of the military? (please select only one) Yes No I don't wish to answer Do you consider yourself a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans or Queer (LGBTQ+) community? (please select only one) Yes No I don't wish to answer Which of the following best describes your education status? (please select the one option that fits you best) College graduate First-generation college graduate In the process of completing my college degree

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