VP, Capital Markets

Fidelity & Guaranty Life Business Services; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Fidelity & Guaranty Life is seeking a VP, Capital Markets to lead enterprise liquidity strategy and funding initiatives. You will interact with senior management and external stakeholders, directing cash forecasting, liquidity analytics and capital markets activities across operating and holding companies.

The role requires deep expertise in fixed income markets, corporate finance, and insurance sector valuation methods, with a focus on strategic planning and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, actuarial, business or related field required.
• 15+ years of professional finance experience in life & annuity insurance or banking firms.
• 5+ years of experience in Treasury/Capital Markets.
• MBA/CPA/CFA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise liquidity, funding and capital markets strategies.
• Monitor liquidity metrics and provide analysis for executive decision-making.
• Lead evaluation and execution of funding options across debt, equity and funding markets.
• Prepare materials for Capital Committee and governance forums and support investor relations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Fixed income markets

Excel

Bloomberg

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Actuarial, Business or related field

MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The VP, Capital Markets will serve as a key member of the Finance leadership team and is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide liquidity, funding and capital markets strategies that support F&G's long-term financial strength, growth objectives and capital optimization goals. This position reports to the SVP, Capital Management & Treasurer and will interact with multiple teams throughout the organization and all levels of senior management. Additionally, this position will serve as the primary contact for banking partners across the suite of products for consideration in F&G's liquidity strategy and capital markets issuances and will represents the company with investors and other external stakeholders. Plays a critical role in monitoring enterprise liquidity metrics, evaluating funding alternatives, and supporting strategic corporate initiatives. This leader works closely with the Vice President of Capital Management to ensure alignment between liquidity strategy, capital planning, and enterprise capital optimization. While the position does not have direct responsibility for Treasury Operations, it provides strategic leadership and direction to teams responsible for cash forecasting and treasury operations through a matrixed reporting structure.

Duties & Responsibilities

Enterprise Liquidity Strategy

Support development and execution of F&G's enterprise liquidity strategy aligned with business objectives, funding requirements, and targeted liquidity targets across operating and holding companies.

Monitor liquidity metrics, limits, reporting, and early warning indicators; provide analysis and recommendations to support executive decision-making and proactive liquidity management.

Funding Strategy & Capital Markets

Lead evaluation and execution of funding alternatives across debt, equity, and funding agreement markets by providing market analysis and recommendations.

Maintain relationships with banking partners and support investor outreach initiatives.

Cash Management Forecasting & Short-term Liquidity Optimization

Partner with Finance, Investment, Risk and Treasury Operations to enhance cash forecasting processes, liquidity reporting, and visibility into enterprise funding needs.

Develop short term liquidity strategies including optimization of excess cash balances, liquidity stress testing, and evaluation of short-term investment approaches within established guidelines.

Capital Markets Strategic Decision Support

Develop and present liquidity, funding and capital markets materials for Capital Committee and other governance forums.

Prepare executive reporting, dashboards, and ad hoc analysis to communicate liquidity positioning, market developments, and funding considerations.

Process Enhancements

Identify opportunities to enhance Treasury processes, reporting capabilities, and operating effectiveness through improved tools and analytics.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role does not have formal people leadership responsibilities but may provide guidance, mentorship, or subject matter expertise to others.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

A passion for new challenges, leadership, and delivering results.

Strong knowledge of fixed income markets, corporate finance, and company valuation methods in the Insurance sector is a plus.

Ability to represent F&G professionally with investors and other stakeholders.

Ability to direct a multi-departmental team toward a common goal.

Strong intuitive, analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling capabilities.

Ability to think ahead and conduct strategic planning.

Ability to handle multiple complex tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Expertise to improve processes and utilize technology to make procedures and processes more efficient.

Focus on advanced issue resolution.

Demonstrated passion for leadership, continuous improvement, and delivering measurable business results.

Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Bloomberg proficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, Actuarial, Business or related field
• 15+ years of professional finance experience in life & annuity insurance companies or banking firms
• 5+ years of experience in Treasury/Capital Markets

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred

Other Requirements

• This position primarily involves sedentary work, requiring long periods of sitting, regular use of a computer, and occasional standing or walking, with reasonable accommodations available.
• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to travel up to: 15% of the time.
• #LI-Remote #LI-MB1

Additional Information

Work Environments

• F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements.
• During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.
• F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G.
• If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].
• Join our employee-centric hybrid work environment: F&G Careers

About F&G

Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic.

We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

1Top Workplaces USA 2022 - 2023

2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 - 2022

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