Assistant Vice President, Investments (R1552)

We are seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) within the Investment team for our Purchase, NY office. The AVP of Investment position will assist in Asset Allocation, Portfolio Construction, Risk Management and Reporting. Objectives include enhancing and developing analytics for the group and to engage actively in the investment strategy process. The AVP will actively engage with other members of the Investment team, including the CIO, and the VP for External Investment Managers. In addition, the position will actively work across the organization including Group Risk, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, the Actuarial group and Legal. The Role will report to the SVP, Risk and Asset Allocation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the CIO, SVP of Asset Allocation and Risk, and the SVP of External Managers in contributing to the development and evolution of Strategic Asset Allocation operating within the Company’s risk budget, and regulatory and capital requirements.
• Engage in dialogue on major aspects of the investment process including asset allocation, asset benchmark selection, manager selection & surveillance, risk management
• Participate in meetings with external investment managers.
• Assist with production and optimization of risk scenarios, stress tests, and scenario assumptions.
• Support with the production of quarterly risk reporting materials and analysis.
• Assist with the submission of investment related activity pertaining to Rating Agency and Regulatory surveys.
• Assist with oversight of Asset/Liability Management (ALM) strategy and execution, including cash flow and duration matching, FX policy and liquidity management.
• Ad hoc research projects related to economy, markets and securities, and other tasks as needed.
• Keep team updated on progress of work, and communicate issues/delays on a timely basis to avoid missed deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Strong quantitative skills, education in Mathematics, Economics or Finance
• Experience modelling fixed income assets, equity and alternative assets
• Strong leadership potential, analytical and organization skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and operate within multiple deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and inquisitive mind
• Strong attention to detail
• Technical skills i.e. Macro, VBA and Python as well as exposure to BlackRock Aladdin, Clearwater or Bloomberg a plus
• Prefer CFA designation
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude

Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

At Sompo International, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution.

Pharmacy benefits with mail order options.

Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children.

Vision benefits.

Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children.

Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions.

Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays.

Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program

Employee Assistance Program

Tax-Free Commuter Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Sompo International is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

Visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Purchase, NY 10577