Senior ALM Leader & Balance-Sheet Strategist

Kuvare Holdings; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuvare Holdings in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a VP and Actuary, ALM to lead the enterprise asset-liability management function, setting strategy, governance, and priorities to optimize liquidity, balance-sheet risk, and risk-adjusted performance.

You will partner with Actuarial, Finance, Investments, Risk, Legal, Operations, Tax, and reinsurers to align stakeholders and drive execution of ALM initiatives, including model governance and AXIS-based analytics.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding and current knowledge of ALM techniques, liquidity risk, hedging, capital management strategies, model governance, and enterprise balance-sheet decision-making.
• Strategic and critical thinker with sound judgment and strong analytical curiosity.
• Exceptional executive communication skills to translate complex actuarial, investment, and risk topics for senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and build alignment around enterprise decisions.
• Proven ability to coach and develop a high-performing team and manage performance.
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deliver results under pressure.
• Experience advising senior management and translating balance-sheet risks into strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead ALM discussions with executive management and governance committees, presenting risk assessments and strategic recommendations.
• Monitor regulatory, accounting, rating agency, and market developments affecting ALM and translate into priorities.
• Partner with Investment team to develop strategies aligning asset deployment with liabilities and capital objectives.
• Develop and improve analytics, tools, and reporting to deepen ALM insight for timely decisions.
• Oversee ALM model governance for AXIS, including data quality, documentation, and change management.
• Ensure investment data accuracy and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Skills

ALM techniques

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or related field

FSA, MAAA or equivalent experience

Tools

AXIS

Job description

Kuvare Holdings in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a VP and Actuary, ALM to lead the enterprise asset-liability management function, setting strategy, governance, and priorities to optimize liquidity, balance-sheet risk, and risk-adjusted performance.

You will partner with Actuarial, Finance, Investments, Risk, Legal, Operations, Tax, and reinsurers to align stakeholders and drive execution of ALM initiatives, including model governance and AXIS-based analytics.