Senior Asset Allocation Leader – Insurance Solutions

Ares Management LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible Savings Accounts

HSA with company contributions

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Ares Management LLC is seeking an experienced investment professional to join the Asset Allocation team within Ares Insurance Solutions. The role focuses on strategic and tactical asset allocation across life and annuity insurance and reinsurance clients globally, working with senior investment professionals to deliver portfolio performance objectives.

The position supports ALM and liquidity planning, portfolio design for new business, and end-to-end asset work for reinsurance transactions, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics or related field (CFA a plus).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in asset allocation, portfolio management, and ALM.
• Demonstrated expertise in constructing strategic and tactical allocation plans across a broad set of asset classes.
• Deep understanding of insurance product liability profiles and capital requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven track record executing complex reinsurance transactions.
• Experience communicating with investors and boards, articulating investment strategy and risk positioning.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (Python a plus).

Responsibilities

• Strategic and tactical asset allocation for new business and in-force portfolios (30bn+ AUM).
• Design and implement pricing portfolios for new business (10bn+ per year).
• Asset–liability management (ALM) including cash flow matching and liquidity planning.
• Lead end-to-end asset work for reinsurance transactions (Block, Flow).
• Manage enterprise liquidity across account groups and funding sources.
• Coordinate daily allocations of liquid and illiquid assets across clients.
• Oversee relationships with third-party asset managers and mandates.
• Contribute to integration and standardization across the investment office.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Python

Job description

Ares Management LLC is seeking an experienced investment professional to join the Asset Allocation team within Ares Insurance Solutions. The role focuses on strategic and tactical asset allocation across life and annuity insurance and reinsurance clients globally, working with senior investment professionals to deliver portfolio performance objectives.

The position supports ALM and liquidity planning, portfolio design for new business, and end-to-end asset work for reinsurance transactions, with