Pensions Funding and Investment Director

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The role requires the ability to effectively collaborate with Risk / Legal / Origination / Investments / Finance to secure their buy-in and implement improvements to systems, processes, and technology, as appropriate.
To apply knowledge and insights concerning the Management of Public Credit and how this impacts our policyholders.
To deliver strong business outcomes relating to capital, profitability, the Company brand and market reputation whilst achieving positive outcomes to our policyholders and shareholders on a consistent basis.
Our Company values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role
Specific accountabilities assigned to the role of Portfolio Manager within the Public Credit Team:
Manages the USD Corporate portfolio and investment strategy.
Accountable for sourcing attractive investments, timely risk management of challenging credits and identifying rebalancing opportunities to maximise PIC's long-term investment performance.
Responsible for delivery of the roll-out of PIC's USD Corporate in-house investment capability. Leads discussion amongst the investment team on market and sector themes. Analysis would include the "so-what" for PIC for any proposed theme recommendations.
Effectively collaborates with colleagues that match assets to liabilities, analyse the companies and who transact the · investment decisions in the marketplace to ensure decisions made consider all aspects of our insurance balance sheet.
Coordinates with our private debt colleagues to ensure efficient sharing of information to have an investment strategy that is coordinated.
Elevates talent to develop and enhance both technical (e.g. data analysis and critical judgement) and non-technical (self-insight and relationship management) skills of Public Credit colleagues.
Keeps informed of industry trends, market developments, regulatory changes in the public and private sectors, as well as best practices related to Public Credit by attending industry seminars, reading, and sharing relevant published articles.
Seek to understand the commercial implications of your work and the work of the whole business
Understand the risk management responsibilities relevant to role and keep knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations up-to-date
Adapt the way you work (behaviour or approach) and shift your focus in response to changes.
Show innovative thinking, but ensure your ideas are backed up with the tools, data and assessments to support them
Agile Decision-Making
Takes a logical and systematic approach to analysing data and information
Take pride in delivering high quality work and ‘getting it right first time'
Demonstrate pride in being a PIC employee, showing enthusiasm and commitment, building trust by being someone others can rely on
Take personal responsibility for your own development and career, showing a growth mindset.
Share expertise and knowledge with others to help them grow - and be willing to learn from others in return.
Help colleagues across the business to deliver work and solve problems
The role requires the ability to effectively collaborate with Risk / Legal / Origination / Investments / Finance to secure their buy-in and implement improvements to systems, processes, and technology, as appropriate.
To apply knowledge and insights concerning the Management of Public Credit and how this impacts our policyholders.
To deliver strong business outcomes relating to capital, profitability, the Company brand and market reputation whilst achieving positive outcomes to our policyholders and shareholders on a consistent basis.
Our Company values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role
Specific accountabilities assigned to the role of Portfolio Manager within the Public Credit Team:
Manages the USD Corporate portfolio and investment strategy.
Accountable for sourcing attractive investments, timely risk management of challenging credits and identifying rebalancing opportunities to maximise PIC's long-term investment performance.
Responsible for delivery of the roll-out of PIC's USD Corporate in-house investment capability. Leads discussion amongst the investment team on market and sector themes. Analysis would include the "so-what" for PIC for any proposed theme recommendations.
Effectively collaborates with colleagues that match assets to liabilities, analyse the companies and who transact the · investment decisions in the marketplace to ensure decisions made consider all aspects of our insurance balance sheet.
Coordinates with our private debt colleagues to ensure efficient sharing of information to have an investment strategy that is coordinated.
Elevates talent to develop and enhance both technical (e.g. data analysis and critical judgement) and non-technical (self-insight and relationship management) skills of Public Credit colleagues.
Keeps informed of industry trends, market developments, regulatory changes in the public and private sectors, as well as best practices related to Public Credit by attending industry seminars, reading, and sharing relevant published articles.
Seek to understand the commercial implications of your work and the work of the whole business

Understand the risk management responsibilities relevant to role and keep knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations up-to-date
Adapt the way you work (behaviour or approach) and shift your focus in response to changes.
Show innovative thinking, but ensure your ideas are backed up with the tools, data and assessments to support them
Agile Decision-Making
Takes a logical and systematic approach to analysing data and information
Take pride in delivering high quality work and ‘getting it right first time'
Demonstrate pride in being a PIC employee, showing enthusiasm and commitment, building trust by being someone others can rely on
Take personal responsibility for your own development and career, showing a growth mindset.
Share expertise and knowledge with others to help them grow - and be willing to learn from others in return.
Help colleagues across the business to deliver work and solve problems
Knowledge of the regulatory framework and how it applies to the Company.
Expert knowledge of Bond Investing and how it applies to financial services. Understanding of how it applies to insurance companies specifically would be an advantage.
Comprehensive ability to assess relative value, to identify and consider tail risks in order to determine what a suitable investment is for the portfolio.
Knowledge of the regulatory framework and how it applies to the Company.
Capable and willing to work with colleagues in other teams to make long term investment strategy recommendations
Recognised professional qualification within relevant industry or field (CFA would be an advantage)
Proven experience of managing Investment Grade credit portfolios and working with credit analysts
Capable and willing to work with colleagues in other teams to make long term investment strategy recommendations
Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Finance and Sales

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