Vice President, Insurance Solutions

Oaktree Capital Management; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm is seeking a candidate to develop and implement growth strategies for their insurance solutions. The ideal applicant will have a strong regulatory knowledge, extensive experience in investment solutions for insurance companies, and great communication skills. This role focuses on enhancing insurance client engagement and supporting product development.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of insurance investor interests and regulatory capital models.
• Deep knowledge of ALM, regulatory frameworks, and capital calculations.
• 7+ years' experience in Insurance Company, Rating Agency, Investment Bank, or Insurance Solutions Group.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement growth strategy for the insurance channel.
• Support fundraising initiatives and build relationships with Business Development.
• Monitor regulatory developments in Europe and the UK regarding insurance investments.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or actuarial qualifications or CFA preferred

Job description

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with over $200 billion in assets under management. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities. The firm has over 1400 employees and offices in 24 cities worldwide.

Culture and Community

We are committed to cultivating an environment that is collaborative, curious, inclusive and honors diversity of thought. Providing training and career development opportunities and emphasizing strong support for our local communities through philanthropic initiatives are essential to our culture.

Insurance Solutions Team

Insurance companies are one of the largest client segments at Oaktree, diversified across region and liability type. Representing over $30 billion in AUM across more than 120 relationships as of March 2025. The Insurance Solutions team at Oaktree is responsible for partnering with the business development and investment teams to deepen engagement with insurance clients, develop new products and solutions, and structure and customize strategies for effective balance sheet outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of EMEA Insurance Solutions to develop and implement the growth strategy for the insurance channel through internal stakeholder education, client engagement, and the development of new products, solutions, and structures for insurance companies.

• Fully support fundraising initiatives by (i) partnering with our Business Development and Portfolio Management teams on Insurance LP solutions, (ii) building relationships with our Business Development colleagues and helping drive follow-up where relevant and appropriate, (iii) understanding/gathering intel on the market reaction to our product set and refining messaging in response, (iv) creating and maintaining talking points about our insurance dedicated offerings, including case studies used in marketing materials, (v) supporting and/or conducting Marketing rep and other key stakeholder education in and out of a fundraising campaign, (vi) meeting with selective prospective clients and consultants to explain our various solutions, and (vii) attend insurance industry conferences and events.

• Monitor and communicate regulatory developments in Europe and in the UK regarding investments made by insurers.

• Serve as subject matter expert on relevant rating agency methodologies, regulatory capital charges and calculations (e.g. Solvency II, Solvency UK, Matching Adjustment), statutory reporting and other regulatory developments.

• Assist in preparation of internal and external materials for key stakeholders and clients.

• Help create and distribute through leadership (“Insights”) pieces related to the insurance market.

• Quarterback technical insurance client due diligence requests through resolution, serving as a liaison between insurance clients, Business Development, Portfolio Managers, Product Specialists, Legal, Accounting, and Diligence Services.

• Collaborate with Business Development and Portfolio Management to identify/drive potential improvements in insurance LP and Consultant reporting.

Qualifications

• Possess a strong understanding of insurance investor interests, risk appetite, liquidity needs, regulatory and rating agency capital models, and be able to translate that insight into investment solutions for Insurance LPs.

• Deep knowledge and experience with ALM, regulatory and accounting frameworks, and capital calculations for insurance companies based in the UK and in Europe.

• Successful experience in all phases of delivering investment solutions with the objective of improving capital outcomes for insurance companies (this includes designing bespoke investment guidelines and bespoke structures).

• Insurance portfolio construction experience regarding optimizing various strategies or portfolios within a regulatory, rating agency, and balance sheet framework.

• 7+ years of relevant experience at an Insurance Company, Rating Agency, Investment Bank and/or Insurance Solutions Group within an Asset Management Firm.

• Fundamental understanding of the private and public asset classes managed by Oaktree, including Private Debt, Opportunistic Credit, Real Estate Debt and Equity, Asset-Backed Finance, Structured Credit, High Yield, Leveraged Loans, Convertibles and others.

• Ability to interact directly with clients and service providers.

• Superior communication/presentation skills (both written and verbal) with an aptitude for explaining technical concepts clearly and simply to key internal and external stakeholders.

• Highly resourceful with the ability to exercise superior judgement regarding investor requests.

• Ability to acquire thorough knowledge of the legal, accounting, compliance, and investment aspects of Oaktree’s investment products.

Personal Attributes

• Possess the experience, maturity and credibility to represent the firm and speak confidently and credibly about the markets and specific strategies.

• Be a team player, results-oriented, persuasive, resourceful, creative, thoughtful, and strike the right balance between perseverance and patience.

• Have outstanding initiative, be a self-starter and highly motivated to succeed.

• Demonstrate sound business judgement, high attention to detail, superior organization skills, and be a person of high integrity.

• Be a natural problem solver who can independently identify and recommend improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.

• Excel in a demanding, fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest quality standards.

• Value differences and embrace Oaktree core values.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree, actuarial qualifications, CFA preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors. Staff members wishing to report violations or suspected violations of this policy should contact the head of their department or Human Resources.

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