Investments Analyst

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people . At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions. Job Description We are seeking an Investment Analyst for our Purchase, NY office. The Analyst position produces and coordinates many of the reports supporting the operational oversight and analysis of our invested assets and related controls. This includes daily involvement with asset reviews, cash flows and communications with our external managers and other internal departments. Reports generated are utilized within the team and for management reporting as part of the decision making and control processes. Working within the team, the Analyst contributes to development and implementation of strategy as well as other business-related activities as they arise. This position reports to the SVP, Risk and Asset Allocation. Duties and Responsibilities : Produce daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on investment portfolio risk metrics and activity Prepare quarterly reports for external reporting (e.g., OTTI & security pricing verifications) Operational activities related to managers: Interact with Treasury department on cash-flows Participate in calls with external investment managers Review portfolios for compliance with Investment Policies and Guidelines Assist with production and optimization of risk scenarios, stress tests, and scenario assumptions. Support with the production of quarterly risk reporting materials and analysis. Assist with the submission of investment related activity pertaining to Rating Agency and Regulatory surveys. Assist in development and oversight of Economic Social and Governance (ESG) investment policy. Contribute to development and evolution of Strategic Asset Allocation operating within risk budget, and regulatory and capital requirements. Assist with oversight of Asset/Liability Management (ALM) strategy and execution, including cash flow and duration matching, FX policy and liquidity management. Ad hoc research projects related to economy, markets and securities, and other tasks as needed. Keep team updated on progress of work, and communicate issues/delays on a timely basis to avoid missed deadlines Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience Strong leadership potential, analytical and organization skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and operate within multiple deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical skills and inquisitive mind Strong attention to detail Technical skills i.e. Macro, VBA and Python as well as exposure to BlackRock Aladdin, Clearwater or Bloomberg a plus Ability to understand situations and problem solve Ability to manage deliverables accurately on a timely basis and conduct self-reviews to ensure constant development Solves problems with varying levels of scope and complexity, refers to policies and practices for guidance. Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000 Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees. Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance. We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs: Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution Pharmacy benefits with mail order options Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children Vision benefits Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program Employee Assistance Program Tax-Free Commuter Benefit Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits In today's world, what do we stand for? Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. At Sompo, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise. Click here to learn more about life at Sompo. Sompo is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone's unique contributions - we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.

Created: 2024-11-01