New York, NY, USA
6 days ago
Head of Investment Portfolio Strategy

At Equitable, our power is in our people.

We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

Equitable’s global, multi-asset class general account investment portfolio supports the various US insurance and retirement businesses of Equitable Holdings. The Head of Investment Portfolio Strategy will play an integral role within the General Account (GA) Investment Team, working closely with multiple internal stakeholders to optimize strategy for in-force, flow and new insurance products. The candidate will work with the business and relevant stakeholders to optimize asset allocation and pricing for all product lines and strategic transactions. The candidate will work extensively with Equitable’s investment managers on the implementation of business investment strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Product Investment Portfolio Strategy and ALM, this individual will partner with key internal stakeholders and asset managers to further enhance our investment process. This highly visible role will lead and drive key cross-functional strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Oversight of the development and optimization of all product pricing portfolioCollaboration with key stakeholders within asset manager and GA Investments team to ensure consistency across all asset classes and productsCollaboration with internal stakeholders including Risk Management as a key partner on stress testing and credit risk oversightAnalysis supporting new and existing products to meet overall profitability and distribution targets. Requires engagement and partnership with product areas to develop portfolio profilesEvaluating relative value and developing asset allocation strategies across credit and other fixed income asset classesLiaison with internal (Risk Management, Actuarial, Treasury, Legal) and external stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives

This role will be working in office 3-4 days per week.

The total targeted compensation range for this position is up to $500,000. Total compensation varies based on skills, experience, geographical location and other factors.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits:Equitable Total Rewards Program




At Equitable, our power is in our people.

We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

Equitable’s global, multi-asset class general account investment portfolio supports the various US insurance and retirement businesses of Equitable Holdings. The Head of Investment Portfolio Strategy will play an integral role within the General Account (GA) Investment Team, working closely with multiple internal stakeholders to optimize strategy for in-force, flow and new insurance products. The candidate will work with the business and relevant stakeholders to optimize asset allocation and pricing for all product lines and strategic transactions. The candidate will work extensively with Equitable’s investment managers on the implementation of business investment strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Product Investment Portfolio Strategy and ALM, this individual will partner with key internal stakeholders and asset managers to further enhance our investment process. This highly visible role will lead and drive key cross-functional strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Oversight of the development and optimization of all product pricing portfolioCollaboration with key stakeholders within asset manager and GA Investments team to ensure consistency across all asset classes and productsCollaboration with internal stakeholders including Risk Management as a key partner on stress testing and credit risk oversightAnalysis supporting new and existing products to meet overall profitability and distribution targets. Requires engagement and partnership with product areas to develop portfolio profilesEvaluating relative value and developing asset allocation strategies across credit and other fixed income asset classesLiaison with internal (Risk Management, Actuarial, Treasury, Legal) and external stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives

This role will be working in office 3-4 days per week.

The total targeted compensation range for this position is up to $500,000. Total compensation varies based on skills, experience, geographical location and other factors.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits:Equitable Total Rewards Program




Required:

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Business, Finance and/or Economics10 years of experience in the investment management industryEstablished understanding of the Fixed Income markets and other asset sectors, such as mortgage loans and alternative investmentsExperience as a portfolio manager in insurance investment managementExperience in an insurance chief investment office is a plusExperience leveraging third party relationshipsAbility to take initiative and work collaboratively alongside senior members of the General Account investment team and across the organizationTeam player with a proven work ethic and who excels in a rigorous and fast-paced environment

Preferred:

A successful candidate must be skilled at working in a matrixed organization and have a strong track record for building alignment and executing the work across multiple teams. Additional experience and skills that will enable candidate success include:

Proven experience in asset allocation for multiple insurance productsDemonstrated experience creating and leading engaging presentations for senior management/Board level meetings

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Portfolio Management: Strong knowledge of insurance company investment portfolios and investment preferences; ability to utilize relevant tools and techniques in managing investments. Develops innovative portfolio management strategies for new products.

Investment Analytics: Deep understanding and working knowledge of modeling and quantitative analysis across all fixed income and alternative asset classes. Able to run models directly and also oversee and evaluate asset class portfolio managers analysis. Able to synthesize and communicate to senior leaders throughout the company.

Capital Accounting: Working knowledge of insurance company and public company accounting standards (Statutory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Understanding of US insurance capital standards. Knowledge of Bermuda capital standards a plus.

Effective Communications: Communicates effectively with diverse audiences, using appropriate media and language. Ensure important messages are clearly understood.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.

ABOUT EQUITABLE

At Equitable, we’re a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.



Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Business, Finance and/or Economics10 years of experience in the investment management industryEstablished understanding of the Fixed Income markets and other asset sectors, such as mortgage loans and alternative investmentsExperience as a portfolio manager in insurance investment managementExperience in an insurance chief investment office is a plusExperience leveraging third party relationshipsAbility to take initiative and work collaboratively alongside senior members of the General Account investment team and across the organizationTeam player with a proven work ethic and who excels in a rigorous and fast-paced environment

Preferred:

A successful candidate must be skilled at working in a matrixed organization and have a strong track record for building alignment and executing the work across multiple teams. Additional experience and skills that will enable candidate success include:

Proven experience in asset allocation for multiple insurance productsDemonstrated experience creating and leading engaging presentations for senior management/Board level meetings

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Portfolio Management: Strong knowledge of insurance company investment portfolios and investment preferences; ability to utilize relevant tools and techniques in managing investments. Develops innovative portfolio management strategies for new products.

Investment Analytics: Deep understanding and working knowledge of modeling and quantitative analysis across all fixed income and alternative asset classes. Able to run models directly and also oversee and evaluate asset class portfolio managers analysis. Able to synthesize and communicate to senior leaders throughout the company.

Capital Accounting: Working knowledge of insurance company and public company accounting standards (Statutory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Understanding of US insurance capital standards. Knowledge of Bermuda capital standards a plus.

Effective Communications: Communicates effectively with diverse audiences, using appropriate media and language. Ensure important messages are clearly understood.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.

ABOUT EQUITABLE

At Equitable, we’re a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.



Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.

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