Derivative Sr. Analyst Analyst II Portfolio Management

Protective


Job Location:

Birmingham, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 79500 - 120000
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives and you can be a part of it.
Wehelp protect our customers against lifes ofwhere you work within thecompany youll behelping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support derivative hedging programs across variable annuity (VA) fixed indexed annuity (FIA) and other insurance products.
  • Develop expertise in derivatives capital markets including the design and execution of hedging strategies.
  • Build modify and maintain models and systems used for portfolio management and risk management.
  • Collaborate with Derivatives IT Risk and Middle Office teams to ensure effective system design and operation.
  • Perform ad hoc research and analysis in support of hedging and portfolio decisions.
  • Provide data analysis and reporting to internal stakeholders as needed.
  • Interpret internal and external issues and recommend solutions or best practices.
  • Communicate analysis and results to senior staff and leadership.
  • Participate in training professional development and ongoing learning related to derivatives capital markets and technology.
  • Contribute to project-based work supporting enhancements to models systems and processes.

Core Competencies

  • Derivatives & Capital Markets Analysis
    • Foundational understanding of derivatives capital markets and hedging strategies
    • Ability to support the design execution and monitoring of derivative hedging programs
    • Understanding of the interaction between market risk insurance liabilities and portfolio outcomes
  • Financial Modeling & Quantitative Analytics
    • Experience working with financial quantitative or actuarial models
    • Ability to run interpret and troubleshoot models supporting portfolio and risk management
    • Experience performing scenario sensitivity and ad hoc analysis to support decision-making
  • Portfolio & Hedging Program Support
    • Support ongoing hedging programs across multiple products including VA and FIA
    • Ability to provide timely data analysis and reporting to Risk Middle Office and other partners
    • Comfort supporting day-to-day portfolio management activities and special projects
  • Technology Tools & Systems
    • Experience working within a modeling or analytics technology stack
    • Coding experience with Python and SQL preferred; exposure to C C# R or similar languages a plus
    • Ability to maintain and enhance systems used for portfolio management and hedging operations
  • Communication & Collaboration
    • Clear written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to communicate complex analytical results to senior leaders and key stakeholders
    • Comfortable collaborating across teams including Derivatives IT Risk and Middle Office
  • Professional Effectiveness
    • Strong analytical thinking attention to detail and sound judgment
    • Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
    • Intellectual curiosity willingness to learn and proactive approach to problem solving

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in a quantitative or technical discipline such as finance mathematics engineering actuarial science computer science or a related field.
  • 4 years cumulative work experience including relevant internships.
  • Experience with analytics or modeling preferably in a financial derivatives quantitative or actuarial context.
  • Demonstrated interest in capital markets and risk management.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style.
  • Ability to work in an in-office environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (MS MBA etc).
  • Experience with asset management capital markets or derivatives modeling.
  • Actuarial science background or actuarial designation.
  • Understanding of fixed income securities derivatives insurance liabilities and risk management.
  • Coding experience preferably in Python and SQL; experience with C C# R or similar languages is highly preferred.
  • Experience working with or supporting senior leadership.
  • Interest in progressing toward portfolio ownership and broader investment responsibility over time.
$79500 - $120000 a year
Employee Benefits:
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits addition to offering comprehensive health dental and vision insurance we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g. paid time off paid parental leave short-term disability and a cultural observance day).The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts a pension plan and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards Protectives platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Companys benefit plans.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability please emailemailprotected. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting retaining and growing an inclusive workforce.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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