Senior Investment Expert ad interim

Context

In this role, you will create and implement the company’s investment strategy to support its financial and business goals. Working with the investment team and reporting to the Head of Investments, you'll manage the portfolio, make sure it aligns with the company’s objectives, maximize returns, and manage risks, all while following Belgian and international regulations.

Your responsibilities

• Collaborating with asset managers to define and challenge the strategic asset allocation.
• Implementing the investment portfolio according to approved allocations.
• Monitoring and managing risks such as credit, interest rate, and market risks.
• Ensuring the duration and structure of assets align with liabilities to maintain financial stability, especially in fluctuating interest rate environments.
• Ensuring liquidity is sufficient for claims, operational expenses, and other financial commitments at all time horizons.
• Running scenario analyses and stress tests on the investment portfolio.
• Overseeing the portfolio allocation and performance to achieve optimal returns within the risk tolerance.
• Monitoring market trends, economic developments, and investment opportunities to guide decisions.
• Tracking and reporting investment performance, benchmarking against industry standards and company goals.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Selecting, monitoring, and evaluating external managers for the Unit Linked business.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in finance or a similar field, proven solid financial knowledge
• Proven experience in life insurance, investment, or private banking; international experience is a plus
• Fluent in English, with ideally working knowledge of French and/or Flemish
• Knowledge of Agile management style is a plus
• Knowledge of financial products (Credit, Fixed Income, Liquidity, Derivatives)
• Proven experience in Asset Liability Management (ALM), cash flows, and liabilities
• Proven experience in writing policies and documentation
• Understanding of risk management and risk parameters
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Dynamic, result-driven approach with a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude

Practical

• Duration: 7 months
• Location: Brussels

Interested?