Head of ALM and Investment Risk – Switzerland & France

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  • Milano
  • Tempo indeterminato
  • Full time
  • 2 mesi fa
Within the Group Chief Investment Office function, we are looking for a talented and proactive resource to lead the Switzerland & France regions as part of the Group ALM and Investment Risk Assessment, within the Global Investment Management function.This role is responsible for leading and coordinating ALM and Investment Risk activities across the region, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk tolerances frameworks. The perimeter has combined insurance assets for >€ 100bn euro.The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in ALM, financial risk management and regulatory frameworks in insurance and investment management, combined with strong leadership and communication skills to engage with senior stakeholders across different geographies.The job holder can be based both in Milan or Trieste.Key responsibilities of the role will include:
  • Lead ALM & Investment Risk unit for Switzerland and France, performing ALM and Investment risk activities, ensuring alignment with Group policies, strategic priorities and local business needs, coordinating also the respective resources sitting in the countries.
  • Support the Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) process, providing key strategic drivers, targets and constraints at portfolio level.
  • Support the product development process from an investment perspective, ensuring asset allocation, financial assumptions, and liquidity considerations are appropriately integrated new insurance product with a savings component.
  • Ensure proper execution of first level risk controls at local level, identifying and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
  • Collaborate with Group and local CFO, CIO, and CRO functions to ensure consistency in ALM methodologies and investment risk frameworks.
  • Act as a key point of contact for ALM and Investment Risk topics within the region, facilitating knowledge sharing and best practices across different entities.
Our ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
  • Master’s Degree in Finance, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, Economics or a similar quantitative field
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in a financial risk management, capital/liquidity management, ALM, or actuarial roles, preferably in the insurance or consulting industry
  • Strong background of: life valuation metrics and actuarial models, financial modeling and capital markets’ instruments, regulatory framework: Solvency II and IFRS9/17
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following tools: Matlab, Python, R or Prophet
  • Know-how of French and Swiss insurance products and local accounting rules will be considered a plus
  • Experience in managing a team will be considered a plus
  • Fluency in English is a requisite, and proficiency in French or German is highly preferred
Soft Skills:
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple geographies
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to drive strategic initiatives in a fast paced environment
  • Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage stress and work effectively in a dynamic international environment

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