Full job description Client is one of the prestigious specialist insurer with well established investment team.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Investments in shaping and delivering investment strategy. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for overseeing investment performance, governance, asset manager relationships, and strategic asset allocation across a diversified portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Strategy & Portfolio Oversight
*Support the development and ongoing evolution of investment strategy aligned to corporate objectives and risk appetite.
*Contribute to Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA), Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA), and portfolio risk management decisions.
*Identify and assess new investment opportunities across asset classes.
*Support the integration of climate risk and ESG considerations into investment decision-making.
Investment Governance & Performance
*Lead oversight of investment manager performance, compliance, and service delivery.
*Drive continuous improvement in investment governance, reporting, and operational effectiveness.
*Monitor portfolio alignment with key risk metrics, including credit and liquidity risk.
*Prepare and present investment performance reporting to senior executives, committees, and Board stakeholders.
Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement
*Partner closely with actuarial, finance, risk, and accounting teams to ensure alignment between investment strategy and business objectives.
*Support engagement with Executive Management and Non-Executive Directors on investment matters.
Requirement
*Experience in investment strategy, portfolio management, or institutional investing for insurance market. Strong understanding of fixed income and equity markets.
*Knowledge of insurance investment principles, regulation, and asset-liability management. Lloyds market experiences is essential
*CFA or equivalent professional qualification (or comparable experience).
*Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across a small, high-performing team.
*Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
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