Securian's Asset Management team is dedicated to enhancing our investment portfolios while effectively managing risks. We are a part of Securian Financial Group, a company committed to helping customers build secure tomorrows through insurance, investments and retirement solutions.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Investment Risk Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for building an investment risk framework that allows us to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with our investment portfolios. You also will oversee the risk in portfolios related to our reinsurance trusts and other third-party managers.
As the Investment Risk Manager, you’ll be required to have a deep understanding of investment risk principles and investment strategies, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with various departments across Securian Asset Management and its parent company, Securian Financial Group.
- Collaborate with the investment, data, technology, and leadership teams to build an investment risk monitoring framework that will enable efficient monitoring of identified attributes at defined intervals.
- Utilize the investment risk monitoring framework to monitor risks within specific asset classes and across the entire client portfolio.
- Lead discussions among investment professionals and leadership on which risk attributes to monitor and appropriate guidelines for each attribute.
- Initiate notification processes when risk attributes fall outside of established guidelines.
- Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate potential impacts on portfolios.
- Raise concerns with portfolio teams and leadership where investment risks fall outside of established guidelines or in anticipation of potential movement outside of guidelines.
- Partner with Securian’s Enterprise Risk Management Team to incorporate investment risk controls into our broader enterprise risk management view.
- Maintain knowledge of industry best practices on investment risk oversight.
- Produce ad hoc reporting in support of the CIO, Securian AM leadership, and enterprise partners to provide transparency on investment risk attributes on an as-needed basis.
- Represent the investment risk function when appropriate at various forums (i.e., enterprise committees, fund boards, corporate committees, and corporate boards).
- Develop oversight framework tailored to individual 3rd party relationships, including specific investment guidelines.
- Monitor investment risk attributes of externally managed portfolios.
- Coordinate with enterprise partners on comprehensive 3rd party investment management oversight process.
- Consult with enterprise partners on investment risk considerations for potential new relationships.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management within the asset management or insurance industry, with a focus on credit risk
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Demonstrated aptitude for leveraging data and systems to produce effective monitoring and reporting
- Understanding of asset risk theory, relevant analytical and numerical modeling techniques, and industry-standard risk metrics that quantify various dimensions of asset risk
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate and gain buy-in across various teams within Securian AM and the Securian enterprise
- Ability to stand firm in risk management principles and make tough decisions
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (e.g. MBA) or professional certification (e.g. CFA, FRM)
- Experience with Clearwater, Bloomberg, Factset, Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI
Securian Financial believes in
hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you’ll join us
3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.
*Internal Securian Financial job title for this position is Risk Management Sr. Consultant*
The Estimated Base Pay Range For This Job Is
$86,500.00 - $160,000.00
Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
Paid Time Off
Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
- We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. During your first year of hire, you receive a prorated bank of personal days and vacation time depending on your month of hire.
- Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
- Mental Wellness and Disability
- Pride at Securian Financial
- Securian Young Professionals Network
- Securian Multicultural Network
- Securian Women and Allies Network
- Servicemember Associate Resource Group
For more information regarding Securian’s benefits, please review our Benefits page.
This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.
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