Senior Derivatives & Hedging Trader (Insurance)

National Life Group; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 185,625 - 272,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and customizable benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Senior Hedging Trader to oversee and implement the hedging program vital to insurance and reinsurance operations. This position demands a proven background in designing hedging strategies and strong understanding of life and annuity products. Successful candidates must effectively communicate complex strategies and collaborate across various teams. The firm offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing hedging programs in insurance or reinsurance contexts.
• Broad understanding of life and annuity products, including FIA and RILA.
• Strong ability to communicate complex hedging strategies simply and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience balancing risk management and capital efficiency objectives.
• Strong technical proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated with excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate day-to-day hedging transaction management within stated goals.
• Monitor and report on hedge effectiveness using various metrics.
• Partner with teams to design and execute hedging strategies for new products.
• Optimize collateral and capital efficiency associated with hedging activities.
• Collaborate on development of new FIA and RILA products.

Skills

Hedging programs design

Life and annuity products understanding

Complex strategy communication

Risk management balancing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Leadership and collaboration

Education

Actuarial, quantitative finance, or CFA background

Tools

Quantitative tools

Job description

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Senior Hedging Trader to oversee and implement the hedging program vital to insurance and reinsurance operations. This position demands a proven background in designing hedging strategies and strong understanding of life and annuity products. Successful candidates must effectively communicate complex strategies and collaborate across various teams. The firm offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits from day one.