Senior Director, Insurance Client Solutions - SLC Management - Sun Life Financial

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1300 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$374/US$283 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship. 

We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed, valuing each other, acting with speed and having an owner’s mindset.  As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

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SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

Senior Director, Insurance Solutions – SLC Management
 

What is in it for you:

The Senior Director, Insurance Solutions will be an integral part of the SLC Global Insurance Group, helping to develop customized solutions to meet the complex needs of SLC’s insurance company clients. The role will be responsible for leading insurance investment strategy engagements for prospective and existing clients which requires extensive knowledge of insurance enterprise goals and objectives, asset class risk/return profiles, and regulatory/rating agency considerations. Experience with structuring capital efficient vehicles for insurance company investments is desired. Location is Hartford, Wellesley, Boston or New York.

What you will do:

• Lead insurance investment strategy engagements for prospective and existing clients using expert knowledge of asset allocation frameworks, regulatory environments, and investment products to develop optimal solutions based on the client’s unique goals and enterprise level considerations. Partner with the SLC insurance distribution and portfolio management teams.

• Utilize significant experience in capital efficient structuring for insurance companies to advise on optimal investment vehicles for specific opportunities. Serve as internal subject matter expert on all capital and regulatory issues.
• Enhance and develop quantitative models including asset allocation and optimization tools.
• Leverage experience engaging with insurance company executive management teams to understand their investment goals and objectives in order to developed optimal customized solutions.
• Act as key point of contact for existing insurance asset management clients, serving as a trusted advisor and ensuring clients are aware of the full suite of SLC investment products to help them achieve their goals   
• Actively contribute to thought leadership efforts including authoring publications and speaking at industry conferences

What you will need to succeed:

• 10+ years of experience in insurance investment strategy or related experience gained through work at an insurance company, asset manager, investment bank, or consulting firm

• Comprehensive understanding of strategic asset allocation, capital modeling, and asset liability management and other areas of insurance asset management
• Deep familiarity with insurance regulatory, capital accounting, and risk management frameworks
• Experience with structuring capital efficient investment solutions for insurance companies
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex topics to a non-technical audience
• Professional designations such as CFA, FCAS, FSA, etc. would be viewed favorably, but not required

For roles based in NY, the salary range for this position is$131.5K - $220.5K.  

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience.  In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.  

Why SLC Management?

• Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pension & Investments, “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running

SLC Management is a regulated business, and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience.  In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.  We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce offering wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, teams and the communities where we operate. Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds even if they don’t meet every criteria in the job description.

We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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