Financial & Strategic Investors Group – Insurance Advisory & Investment Solutions, Director at BlackRock

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, Asset Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of experience gained within an insurance company, asset manager, investment bank, consultancy or similar institution
Comprehensive understanding of insurers’ Asset Liability Management, Strategic Asset Allocation and portfolio construction frameworks, including their interaction with the regulatory, accounting and risk management constraints under which insurers operate
Deep knowledge of the quantitative techniques underpinning asset allocation and portfolio optimization, such as linear and non-linear programming, including the ability to formulate quantitative approaches to a wide range of investment problems
Proven ability to lead technically complex projects under tight timescales, including the ability to tailor project deliverables to commercial, business and technical considerations
Experience of stochastic modelling, including familiarity with the Moody’s Economic Scenario Generator or other market-leading Economic Scenario Generator software (desirable)
Excellent problem-solving abilities, intellectual curiosity, and experience understanding and solving complex issues
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to distil complex topics into oral and written deliverables appropriate for a diverse range of stakeholders
High level of integrity and a focus on delivering work to a high standard, enabling the candidate to become a trusted partner to clients and peers
Undergraduate and/or advanced degrees in mathematics, engineering, computer science, and/or actuarial science (preferred)
Professional designations such as CFA, FRM, FIA, FSA etc. (viewed favorably, but not essential)

Responsibilities

Lead complex advisory engagements across BlackRock’s global insurance client base, to help drive commercial outcomes for BlackRock by deepening relationships with clients, help position BlackRock’s existing capabilities and identify areas for new capability development
Partner with colleagues to drive the ongoing development of the team’s portfolio construction and asset allocation IP, to facilitate the deployment of all asset allocation frameworks to deliver high-quality work at scale for the broadest possible range of client engagements
Champion the team’s insurance advisory frameworks, driving their adoption and commercial impact globally
Act as a subject matter expert on insurance asset allocation, portfolio construction, asset-liability management and broader insurance balance sheet topics
Maintain strong relationships with internal partners in the Financial & Strategic Investors Group, BlackRock Investment Institute, Aladdin Financial Engineering and relevant investment teams to drive enhancements in analytical capabilities of relevance to insurers

Skills

Asset Allocation

Portfolio Construction

Asset-Liability Management

Risk Management

Capital Management

Financial Modeling

Analytics

Insurance Advisory

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$78,647.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.

Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.

Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.

The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.

BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.

The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.

Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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