Associate, Asset Allocation

The Associate, Portfolio Management & Pricing will participate in all aspects of the portfolio construction process for prospective business. This includes close coordination with our KKR Portfolio Managers, Individual Markets, and Institutional (Reinsurance) Markets business representatives. The role will involve creating portfolios that consider asset-liability management, relative value, liquidity requirements, and investment guidelines. Working as a key member of the Global Atlantic Investment Office, the Associate, Portfolio Management & Pricing, will be a critical participant in the prudent growth and management of our company’s $175 billion general account.

Responsibilities may include:

• Investment portfolio construction for new business as part of the growth strategies in Individual and Institutional Markets
• Monitor relative value opportunities across the fixed income investment universe; analyze and propose tactical shifts to sourcing plan
• Cooperate with the risk team to monitor ongoing ALM
• Define and document policies & procedures to ensure proper governance
• Track exposures against regulatory and trust investment limits and work closely with Institutional Team and members of the Asset Allocation on investment guideline negotiation
• Liaise with hedging team to execute and track performance of derivative overlays in the general account
• Work closely with actuarial teams to ensure investment strategy is properly represented in capital testing
• Remains abreast of industry trends, regulatory matters, and market events impacting investment strategies, managers, and the industry

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related technical field
• 4+ years of experience in cross sector fixed income strategy or portfolio management/ALM
• Familiarity with portfolio construction techniques and risk management
• Energetic, inquisitive and a high initiative to take on projects that cover new ground for the team and the company
• Strong leadership and team orientation; organized and high attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsor ship now or in the future.