Head of Insurance Solutions, North America

Barings

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 250,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Match

HSA with Company Contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Education Assistance Program

Charitable Matching Gifts

Commuter Reimbursement

Job summary

Barings is seeking an exceptional leader to head our North American Insurance Solutions business. This role offers the opportunity to work with many of the industry’s most sophisticated insurers while shaping the future direction of Barings' growing insurance platform.

Reporting to Barings’ Insurance Solutions team, you will lead client engagements, design bespoke solutions, and drive growth across the NA market, Bermuda, and Canada, leveraging Barings' broad investment platform to improve

Qualifications

10+ years of experience within insurance asset management, insurance consulting, insurance investing, investment banking or actuarial leadership.
Deep understanding of insurance balance sheets, capital frameworks and investment strategies.
Strong knowledge of NAIC, RBC and broader insurance regulatory considerations.
Demonstrated success delivering innovative solutions and building trusted relationships with senior insurance decision-makers.
A proven ability to influence across complex organisations and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Lead Strategic Client Engagement across US, Bermuda and Canada.
Deliver bespoke insurance solutions leveraging Barings' investment platform.
Drive franchise growth for North American insurance asset management.
Be a thought leader and mentor within Barings' Insurance Solutions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Commercial leadership

Executive presence

Insurance asset management

Job description

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

Position Title: Head of Insurance Solutions, North America

Business Title: Managing Director

Business Unit: Insurance Solutions

Location: New York NY, Boston MA, Charlotte NC, Chicago IL

Job Summary

Barings is one of the largest insurance asset managers globally, overseeing more than $317 billion on behalf of insurance companies worldwide. Insurance Solutions sits at the centre of this franchise, bringing together the breadth of Barings' investment capabilities to help insurers solve increasingly complex challenges around capital efficiency, portfolio construction, regulation, accounting and risk management. As insurers continue to expand their use of private markets, structured credit and bespoke investment solutions, demand for strategic investment partners has never been greater. We are seeking an exceptional leader to head our North American Insurance Solutions business. This role offers the opportunity to work with many of the industry’s most sophisticated insurers while helping shape the future direction of one of the fastest-growing insurance asset management platforms in the market. This is more than a relationship-management role. It is an opportunity to influence investment strategy, drive commercial growth, lead complex client engagements and play a meaningful role in the evolution of Barings' global insurance franchise.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead Strategic Client Engagement

Partner with insurers across the US, Bermuda and Canada to develop tailored investment and portfolio solutions aligned with their business objectives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on capital management, portfolio construction, accounting and regulatory considerations.
Work closely with Barings Client Group to deepen existing relationships and identify new growth opportunities.

Deliver Bespoke Insurance Solutions

Design differentiated solutions that leverage the full breadth of Barings' investment platform across public and private markets.
Partner with portfolio managers, structuring specialists and insurance portfolio management teams to solve complex client challenges.
Help insurers optimise portfolio returns, capital efficiency and risk management outcomes.

Drive Franchise Growth

Play a leading role in expanding Barings' North American insurance asset management business.
Support strategic initiatives across traditional insurance channels, reinsurance, pension risk transfer and emerging insurance investment opportunities.
Identify market trends and client needs that can shape future product and solution development.

Be a Thought Leader

Represent Barings externally through industry events, conferences and client forums.
Develop thought leadership on insurance investing, capital efficiency and portfolio solutions.
Mentor colleagues and support the continued development of Barings' global Insurance Solutions platform.

Qualifications

You are a strategic thinker, relationship builder and commercial leader with a passion for helping insurers solve complex investment challenges. You are likely to bring:
10+ years of experience within insurance asset management, insurance consulting, insurance investing, investment banking or actuarial leadership.
Deep understanding of insurance balance sheets, capital frameworks and investment strategies.
Strong knowledge of NAIC, RBC and broader insurance regulatory considerations.
Demonstrated success delivering innovative solutions and building trusted relationships with senior insurance decision-makers.
A proven ability to influence across complex organisations and lead cross-functional teams.
Exceptional communication skills and executive presence.
Strong commercial instincts, intellectual curiosity and an entrepreneurial mindset.
A reputation for collaboration, integrity and delivering results.

Professional designations such as CFA, FSA or advanced degrees are advantageous but not required.

Base Salary Range: $250,000-300,000 plus additional incentive compensation.

Requisite Skills

Additional Skills

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.

Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS

Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Fertility Benefits

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
Retirement Health Reimbursement Account

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Spouse and Child Life Insurance

TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
Short and Long Term Disability Plans
Paid Volunteer Time

OTHER BENEFITS