7+ years of meaningful work experience, preferably in insurance solutions teams of asset managers, banks or investment consultants, or in asset allocation functions within insurance companies
MBA or Master’s degree required. Specialisation in finance, economics, financial mathematics, statistics or engineering preferred
Actuarial certifications highly desirable
Deep knowledge of the insurance business, investment needs and trends across the UK and continental Europe, with a proven ability to design investment solutions and strategies tailored to insurance companies
Very robust quantitative and analytical skills, modelling and advanced
Solid understanding of all major asset classes and how they interact in a portfolio
Very solid understanding of the insurance business and investment landscape, as well as commercial acumen
Responsibilities
Partner with the Account Management team to engage with clients, understand their investment objectives and design solutions to meet their individual needs
Leverage PIMCO’s investment management capabilities to advise clients: Deploy PIMCO’s technology, views and intellectual capital to help clients (CIOs, CEOs, Boards) with the macro issues of investment management, such as asset allocation and risk management
Deliver and present customised analyses and actionable fixed income, multi-asset and hedging solutions to clients and prospects, across public and private markets
Incorporate in asset allocation analyses the dimensions relevant to insurance companies, including net investment income, multiple risk measures, regulatory capital requirements and accounting considerations, both asset-only and in ALM space
Become a trusted investment advisor to help PIMCO win mandates across products and asset classes
Generate thought leadership: Build models and generate intellectual capital for PIMCO’s Solutions activities
Engage and design investment solutions for insurance companies, to help the Account Management team drive sales across this client base