Investment Consultant

The role is part of the CIO Office and supports the implementation of the Chief Investment Officer's target operating model across investment management, product solutioning and business growth initiatives. The position combines investment analytics, portfolio oversight, governance and reporting responsibilities with the development of investment solutions that support insurance product innovation, customer propositions and business growth.

Working closely with Product, Actuarial, Distribution, Finance, Risk and other stakeholders, the role helps translate business objectives into investment strategies and solutions while ensuring alignment with the Company's investment, capital and risk management objectives.

Investment Support and Reporting

• Perform portfolio analytics, investment monitoring and performance assessment for assigned asset classes, identifying key performance drivers, portfolio developments and emerging issues to support investment and management discussions.
• Prepare investment insights and reporting for management and other stakeholders, ensuring that portfolio and market information is accurate, timely and clearly communicated.
• Support investment processes and governance activities, including portfolio and mandate monitoring, regulatory and internal reporting, and enhancements to investment data, systems and operating processes.

Product Solutions and Business Support

• Partner with Product, Actuarial, Distribution, Finance, Risk and other stakeholders to support insurance product development and strategic business initiatives, helping to translate commercial requirements into appropriate investment objectives and providing investment-related product training and communication to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and evaluate investment solutions for new and existing insurance products, considering asset allocation, expected returns, asset sourcing, liquidity, capital, accounting, risk, hedging and other operational considerations to support product competitiveness and sustainable business growth.
• Support product-related investment workstreams from development through implementation and ongoing operation, coordinating with internal teams, AIAIM, Group Investment and external service providers to establish the necessary investment mandates, processes, controls and reporting and to resolve implementation and post-launch operational matters.

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in insurance, investments, asset management, banking, actuarial, product development, or related financial services.
• Understanding of financial markets and investment products with experience in areas such as insurance product solutioning, portfolio analytics, investment reporting, ALM, or investment operations/governance.
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis and translate findings into practical business recommendations.
• Prior stakeholder management experience, including preparing presentations, management papers, and delivering recommendations to business and investment stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Aladdin, data visualization, or automation tools is advantageous.