This newly added Quantitative Analyst role will have accountability for contributing to one or more functions in oversight of VA hedge programs, design and develop tools and / or processes to report P&L and attribution with focus on fund basis / tracking error.
Principle Responsibilities :
- Identifies and communicates insights into P&L drivers through in-depth knowledge of derivative instruments, underlying fund performance, positions and interactions with portfolio managers
- Researches investment style of funds to manage / reduce fund to hedge basket performance slippage (i.e. fund basis)
- Prepares recurring and ad-hoc presentation decks to management on fund basis results
- Researches new techniques and build tools to help analyze complex problems related to risk, hedging derivatives and to support special projects
- Build quantitative / analytical tools to support portfolio management and / or hedge strategy development and / or risk reporting by leveraging financial engineering, capital markets, and product knowledge
- Participate in various quantitative projects as needed to help support overall Hedging / Risk teams goals and objectives
- Maintains procedures and process-level documentation on various aspects of the hedge reporting functions
Required Qualifications :
Minimum of 1 - 3 years of progressive, related professional experience in the insurance or broader financial services industryExperience should be inclusive of exposure to equity and rate derivative instruments.Superior quantitative / analytic reasoning and problem-solving abilities and strong computer programming experience in VBA, Python, Matlab, C++ ...etcBachelor's degree in Financial Mathematics (or related field); strong preference toward advanced degree (Master's or PhD in a Quantitative field)Advanced knowledge of Financial Mathematics with solid understanding of Derivative Pricing Theory, and their applicationsAbility to work under pressure and in a fast-paced work environment#LI-MB1
Venerable Values :
Every position at Venerable has responsibility for living out the company's values as described here :
We are Courageous - We think critically, ask "why?" and seek out creative solutions.
We are Curious - We take calculated risks, learn from out failures, and challenge traditional ways of thinking.
We are Connected - We are connected to each other, our customers and our community.