Investment Associate
We are searching for an experienced Investment Associate at our Connecticut office.
Investment
Pay/Location
Associate
Full Time
Norwalk, CT
About the
Company:
Wilton Re is an industry leader in the life (re)insurance space, specializing
in the acquisition of in force life insurance and annuities. We are experienced
industry specialists focused on the risk, capital and operational needs of our
clients’ businesses. We provide our clients with the services they need ranging
from in force transactions and product development to underwriting and new
business strategies.
Wilton Re has the resources and expertise to pursue and successfully
manage the largest life and annuity transactions in the market.
Position Summary:
The Investment Associate will work directly with the CIO and Vice Presidents of
the investment department and will be focused on responding to quantitative asset
related inquiries from other business groups.. It is expected that the Investment Associate will have consistent
interaction with finance, audit, new business, and actuarial departments. In
addition, the Investment Associate will interface with Wilton Re’s external
investment managers, investment consulting firm, accounting services provider,
and internal and external auditors.
The Investment Associate will
assist the VPs of Investments and CIO primarily in collecting, streamlining,
examining and presenting data related to Wilton Re’s holdings across all asset
classes.. The role will be the primary curator of financial data quality, and
will be responsible for organizing and
aggregating data sourced from investment accounting providers, asset managers,
and external consultants. The data outputs of this individual will be used to
to compile internal and external reporting and to inform investment decisions.
The Investment Associate will assist with the investment portfolio’s location
in the US and Bermuda.
Role Responsibilities:
Assist CIO and VPs of Investments in gathering, refining and organizing data necessary for the group to fulfil reporting needs, strategic needs, and responding to data requests from other business groups. The data provided by this role will be used in all the responsibilities of the investment department including aligning overall investment strategy with asset allocation driven portfolio construction, ALM, and Wilton Re’s risk appetite, and capital objectives. Work closely with investment consultant and asset managers on data harmonization and ongoing quality management
Assist in development of robust portfolio compliance monitoring including coding Investment Guidelines, tracking general account and trust conformance and maintaining compliance history
Assist in developing more efficient process of monitoring investment portfolio risk and reporting on the Investment portfolio’s performance
Assist in preparation of presentations to the board of directors, rating agencies, and regulators
Support early stages of new business asset restructures
Develop a strong understanding of the characteristics of the investment portfolio
Assist other members of investment department with new portfolio and/or asset manager onboarding
Spearhead development of analytical and monitoring tools to assist in these efforts
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum two years of relevant working experience within the financial services industry, insurance industry, or other numerical-data intensive role; asset management and life insurance experience is a plus
Superior technical skills in Microsoft Excel, particularly in organizing and analysing large data sets. I VBA programming and AI incorporation a plus.
Ability to develop relationships across the organization
Internally motivated and high attention to detail with a high level of responsiveness
Ability to prioritize and change direction on a project or request quickly
Interest in capital markets , familiarity with fixed income, investment accounting software (Clearwater), and/or asset liability management a plus
Required Education /
Certifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Data Analytics Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or quantitatively oriented related field; progress towards an advanced degree and/or professional designation a plus
Norwalk, CT
Hybrid Structure
Minimal to no travel required
Base
salary/hourly rate range for this position in Connecticut is between $100,000
and $ 120,000 Please note that specific compensation decisions are based upon a
variety of job-related factors as permitted by law, including geographic
location, credentials, skills, education, training, and experience.
Base salary is just one component of Wilton Re’s total compensation
package for employees. Additional compensation includes annual
performance-based bonus, 401K with employer contribution, and profit-sharing
program. Employee may also be eligible for long-term incentives. All incentives
and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
What We Offer:
Competitive vacation and sick time, including company-paid holidays, floating holidays and early closing days
401(k) plan with employer contribution - US Employees Only
Profit Sharing Program
Competitive parental leave
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance, including access to health and wellness programs
Actuarial Development Program (ADP) for Actuarial employees taking exams
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Current hybrid working environment
Employee Engagement Events and various committees on site to join
Wilton Re
strives to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce. We are committed
to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment where all associates
feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to inclusivity is
reflected in the safeguards, policies, and commitments we have in place to
remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current
associates, without discrimination. A Human Resources representative is
available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the
application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant
about an accommodation will be treated as confidential.
To All Recruitment
Agencies: Please do not send any resumes or solicitations regarding open positions to
Wilton Re employees unless you have been requested to work on this position or
other positions with Wilton Re; please reach out to your main point of contact.
Wilton Re is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.