Chief Derivatives & Hedging Officer

National Life Group; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 243,750 - 357,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and customizable benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

National Life Group in Montpelier, Vermont is seeking an experienced Managing Director, Derivatives & Hedging to oversee the enterprise-wide derivatives program. The role demands deep expertise in derivatives and risk management, along with proven executive leadership.

The ideal candidate will design innovative hedging strategies that enhance financial performance and support new product development. This position includes leading a high-performing team and communicating complex financial strategies effectively to senior management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in quantitative finance, statistics, economics, or related field.
• Minimum of fifteen years of senior experience in derivatives and hedging.
• Proven track record of designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise hedging programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and oversight of NLG’s derivatives and hedging program.
• Communicate complex strategies to executive leadership and board.
• Develop scalable hedging frameworks for NLG’s financial performance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Derivatives and hedging expertise

Quantitative analysis

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in quantitative finance or related field

Tools

Risk management systems

Job description

National Life Group in Montpelier, Vermont is seeking an experienced Managing Director, Derivatives & Hedging to oversee the enterprise-wide derivatives program. The role demands deep expertise in derivatives and risk management, along with proven executive leadership.

The ideal candidate will design innovative hedging strategies that enhance financial performance and support new product development. This position includes leading a high-performing team and communicating complex financial strategies effectively to senior management.