Balance Sheet Associate

A global asset manager is looking for a Balance Sheet Associate to be responsible for supporting client management and balance sheet management of their key insurance clients. 

The role will also involve:

•    Support with the development of the strategic asset allocation for client entities by supporting efforts around portfolio rebalancing, duration management and exposures analysis 
•    Support Balance Sheet Managers in their day-to-day interactions with local company investment offices through preparation of analysis and reporting
•    Help educate client entities of new investment strategy and support governance efforts including group/ local investment committees. The entities span different countries and regulatory regimes (Solvency II, Solvency I, Bermuda) 
•    Provide support on the structuring, execution and monitoring of portfolio hedging and rebalancing solutions
•    Assist in the preparation of Management Information and bespoke analysis

Ideally you'll have between 3-6 yrs experience in portfolio management at an insurance and/or investment management firm.

Also: 

•    Proficiency and exposure across liquid fixed income markets and synthetic derivative instruments.

•    Strong understanding of insurance specific asset management tenets like ALM and capital management 

•    Deep understanding of fixed income principles, macro market indicators and risk factors

•    Experience of independently performing detailed analysis that highlights portfolio risk 

• Ability to perform under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

•    Academic background in finance, mathematics, physics or equivalent

•    Effective communication skills, verbal, and written

•    Working proficiency in German, Dutch, or another Western European language is a plus