AVP Risk Strategist

Venerable; Chester (Delaware County); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Venerable is seeking an AVP Risk Strategist to lead complex hedging and investing strategies across insurance liabilities. You will guide capital markets initiatives, develop quantitative models, and drive growth through strategic projects and partnerships.

You will collaborate with senior management to shape risk strategy, manage vendor relationships, and attract actuarial and quantitative talent. A strong quantitative background and programming skill set are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• 7+ years of progressive financial services experience with capital markets exposure.
• Expert level knowledge of derivatives, investment portfolios and risk management.
• Strong quantitative analytics, modeling and numerical methods._
• Programming experience in C#, C++, Python or Java is required.

Aufgaben

• Partner with teams to implement hedging and investing strategies.
• Lead strategic projects and growth initiatives, including deals and acquisitions.
• Communicate complex capital markets topics clearly to senior leaders.
• Develop quantitative tools and frameworks to support hedging and investing.

Kenntnisse

Derivatives trading

Investment portfolios

Risk management

Derivatives modeling

Strategy development

Execution

Quantitative reasoning

Ownership mindset

Communication

Big-picture thinking

Programming experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

C#

C++

Python

Java

Jobbeschreibung

## AVP Risk StrategistApplylocations: PA-West Chester - Dunwoody Drtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: REQ723## This new Risk Strategist role will be regarded as subject matter expert with respect to capital markets activities that include equities, fixed income, and derivatives. In addition to providing leadership and strategic input into Venerable’s hedging and investing activities, the incumbent will lead projects that contribute to the company’s strategic growth initiatives. You will also provide creative vision and drive innovation and act as strategic advisor to senior management on capital markets-related challenges.## ## **Primary responsibilities will be as follows:*** ## Partner with teams across the organization to understand, implement, monitor and explain complex hedging and investing strategies designed to mitigate market risks deriving primarily from insurance liabilities.* ## Drive strategic projects and key participant in growth initiatives, including reinsurance deals and other business acquisitions.* ## Exhibit thought leadership, influence and consensus building by effectively communicating to Senior management and/or investors and managing the expectations and priorities of multiple stakeholders.* ## Act as a strong advocate to adopt best practices in terms of quantitative analytics needed within the team and across other teams.* ## Contribute to infrastructure development of quantitative tools to conduct research and support hedging and investing activities across the organization. Serve as an innovator on theoretical valuation methodologies and models for various financial instruments.* ## Create frameworks to help teams make sound decisions under pressure in a dynamic fast paced environment.* ## Manage relationships with banks and/or vendors and maintain continuous dialogue to proactively identify areas of support and partnership.* ## Attract, develop, and retain quantitative and/or actuarial talent with a vision to meet current and future needs of the company.## ## **Key Qualifications:*** ## Bachelor’s degree in a Quantitative field, preference towards advanced degrees (Master's or PhD in a Quantitative field)* ## 7+ years of progressive experience in the financial services industry with exposure to capital markets* ## Expert level knowledge in a wide array of capabilities like derivatives trading, investment portfolios, risk management, derivatives modeling, strategy development & execution, technology, etc.* ## Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to seek out change, push forward abstract ideas, change focus quickly, balance multiple priorities, and see projects through to the end.* ## Strong quantitative/analytic reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Understanding of how to apply numerical methods to business problems. Curve-fitting, Optimization, Root-Finding Algorithms, Interpolation, Statistics, etc.* ## Ownership mindset with the ability to influence and drive change by building consensus among senior leadership for strategic decisions.* ## Strong communication skills (verbal and writing) to convey complex ideas in a simple manner* ## Ability to focus on "big picture" view while diving into details* ## Strong computer programming experience in C#, C++, Python, Java, etc* ## Understanding of insurance products and capital market liabilities embedded therein (particularly VA) would be beneficial#LI-DP1**Venerable Values:** Every position at Venerable has responsibility for living out the company's values as described here:**We are Courageous -** We think critically, ask "why?" and seek out creative solutions.**We are Curious** - We take calculated risks, learn from out failures, and challenge traditional ways of thinking.**We are Connected** - We are connected to each other, our customers and our community.***Please note:** The use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar platforms) during interviews is not permitted without the prior approval of Venerable, as the use of such tools may interfere with company confidentiality, misrepresent a candidate’s skills and experience or otherwise conflict with Venerable’s hiring policies. If you are selected for an interview and a reasonable accommodation is needed, please notify the Venerable Human Resources recruiter aligned to the open position in which you are interviewing for.**If Venerable, in its sole discretion, determines that AI is being used during an interview without prior approval, Venerable reserves the right to end the interview early and/or disqualify a candidate.*