Working style:
Hybrid 50% home/ office based
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Asset Liability Management (ALM) Investment Manager to join our team based in either our Edinburgh or London office.The annuity business is a key area of growth for Royal London. We believe that we are ideally placed to be a partner of choice for our clients and help to build financial resilience, whilst also providing an attractive return on capital, diversification and future financial protection for existing Profit Share members and Royal London.This newly created role is within Royal London’s Investment Office as part of the team responsible for the investment management of our annuities and BPA business.You will work closely with the Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) teams and lead the investment execution of new business, managing the onboarding process, developing strategy, and supporting the ongoing management of the Matching Adjustment portfolio.This role recognises the technical expertise needed within the Investment Office to help shape and innovate our BPA strategy and solutions.About the role:Support the bulk annuity teams, leading the investment execution of new business.Develop and recommend strategies to manage the market risks when onboarding new business.Develop strategies to further optimise our risk-adjusted return on capital and liquidity through effective asset-liability management (ALM).Work with our asset managers and colleagues to develop effective trading strategies and implement changes.Review trading and new investments to ensure the portfolio operates within our ALM and liquidity tolerances.Lead the development and implementation of new derivative and hedging capabilities to support our BPA business.About you:Experience in investment and ALM work, Solvency II/Solvency UK work for insurers, either at an insurer, asset manager or in consulting.Actuary (i.e., FIA or FFA), CFA holder or equivalent with understanding of investments, derivatives, and asset-liability management for annuity business.Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis using R, Python, MATLAB and/or VBA. Ability to develop, test and use models for ALM and optimisation purposes.Ability to communicate in a professional manner with colleagues across the wider business and externally.About Royal London:We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.Our commitment to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance.Inclusion, diversity and belonging:We’re an employer that celebrates and values different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.
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