Head of Investment Analytics Blog Post

NLG Capital, the investment management company of NLG, manages approximately $40+ billion in AUM. Our purpose is simple – to allow NLG to keep its promises. How we do this – an obsessive focus on delivering investment results. We drive results through a rigorous but collaborative investment process, and we hold ourselves to the highest of standards, both as investors and teammates. While our process is based on rigor, our culture is based on our guiding principles : Meritocracy, Uncompromising Transparency, Intellectual Honesty, Performance Driven Learning, Relentless Pursuit of Excellence. Details below.

Role Summary

The Head of Investment Analytics is responsible for leading the development and delivery of critical balance sheet analysis, investment performance reporting, analytics, and data-driven insights to support NLG Capital’s broader strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of success in leading teams and projects, as well as deep experience in balance sheet construction, investment analytics, performance measurement, and capital optimization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Spearhead the design and execution of robust analytics frameworks focused upon key insurance-specific metrics (e.g. investment income, capital utilization, earnings growth) to ensure optimal balance sheet construction.
• Develop and implement processes for portfolio analysis, investment performance reporting, and analytics that focus on what is most relevant to a general account mandate.
• Conduct balance sheet construction and asset allocation analysis to evaluate the risk-reward tradeoffs across the portfolio, providing actionable insights on key metrics including income, earnings generation, risk profile, and capital efficiency.
• Develop a robust performance evaluation framework that spans the entirety of our investment process, evaluating investment performance through the lenses most relevant to NLG Capital as an insurance investment manager.
• Conduct capital optimization exercises, balancing strategic objectives with regulatory and balance sheet constraints and ensuring efficient capital usage across entities.
• Support the implementation and execution of NLG Capital’s risk management framework across the overall portfolio and within each of our individual strategies and mandates.
• Conduct asset analysis related to reinsurance strategies, assessing the investment considerations and impacts of various solutions to ensure strategic alignment with the firm’s overall objectives.
• Oversee the creation of robust analytics and reporting platforms that deliver timely, transparent insights into portfolio performance, positioning, and risks.
• Responsible for the firm’s data architecture and data governance standards.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to base salary, other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.

Benefits

National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.

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