Quantitative Analyst Investments

Company DescriptionWelcome to This Australian Life.From the millions of Australians we protect, to those that make it happen every day at TAL, people really are what we're all about. We want to grow with you. Achieve with you. And support you to do your best work. That's why we're focused on developing leadership, promoting diversity, rewarding excellence and retaining great talent.We're always looking for people who want to go further with us. People who do what's right, aim high, and work smart. Why not see where we can go?Job DescriptionWe have an exciting new opportunity for a Quantitative Analyst, Investments. In this role, you will shape outcomes and add significant value as we further develop the operating model for our general account. This role offers the unique opportunity to build capabilities and drive key decisions.Key Responsibilities:Investment Strategy:

• Generate capital market assumptions.
• Develop models to test and optimize investment strategy using a capital efficiency and asset-liability framework.

Investment Manager Arrangements:

• Design investment manager benchmarks considering liability key rate durations and credit risk charge targets.
• Conduct quantitative analysis of investment manager performance, including attribution.

Portfolio Performance, Risk, and Exposure Management:

• Perform overall portfolio performance attribution.
• Generate overall portfolio risk reports.
• Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing.
• Act as the technical owner of the risk system.
• Conduct investment market and economic research.
• Analyze overlay trade sizing and risk (CDS and bond futures).

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Support the production and communication of quality and timely information to all levels of management and through ALCo.
• Collaborate with the ALM team on ALM strategy, implementation, and mis-match reporting.
• Provide technical investment guidance and advice to the broader TAL community as required.

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling experience
• Experience with investment risk systems
• Advanced knowledge of investments, with a focus on rates and credit
• Knowledge of asset-liability management
• Knowledge of life insurance regulatory capital standards
• Ability to communicate and articulate complex concepts
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Strong initiative, especially in developing new processes and resolving complex issues
• Passion for markets
• Tertiary qualification in Actuarial studies, Mathematics, Finance, or related discipline
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification preferred

Additional InformationAt TAL we value diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture for all our people. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from all backgrounds, including those with caring responsibilities, people living with disability, and individuals from the CALD and LGBTQI+ communities to apply. Even if you don't check every box in the criteria above, we encourage you to apply today or get in touch with usTo provide you with the best experience, we can accommodate you at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team at any time.TAL is recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice. We are proud to be a member of Diversity Council Australia and the Australian Network on Disability. For information on our reconciliation journey, take a look at ourWe acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone's responsibility.If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.