Investment Manager

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing.

If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

The Investment Manager will support leadership in all aspects of enterprise investment portfolios. This includes but is not limited to strategic asset allocation recommendations, assessment of financial markets, investment performance management, development of investment strategies, liquidity management across the enterprise, and development of investment board-related content. The Investment Manager will work on multiple simultaneous projects at any given time, with responsibilities including providing strategic and investment support on various initiatives, managing investments from origination to execution, and coaching and mentoring investment team members.

This Investment Manager will report directly to the Investment Director.

• Manage the daily investment portfolio trade activity to ensure maximum risk-adjusted returns that outpace the index while maintaining liquidity.
• Manage the development of the asset allocation strategies for all corporate portfolios, pension, 401k, foundation, and other non-qualified benefit assets.
• Manage the development of investment strategies to maximize returns within approved parameters (e.g., investment policy and RBC).
• Participate and assist with all investment portfolio managers proactively to identify performance gaps and risks to benchmarks.
• Assist with the Treasury partnership to ensure liquidity needs have been identified and planned for with regards to Operating Fund maturities and the timing of those maturities to support operations and/or strategic initiatives.
• Inform Treasury and Investment leadership and other colleagues regarding current economic trends that may enhance business decisions and strategies in the department as well as the broader enterprise.
• Manage the development of proactive analysis, solutions, and strategies to support enterprise strategies and related department, goals, and focus areas including but not limited to cost savings, process improvements, and optimization.
• Manage the development of analytics, peer comparisons, management reporting, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to manage respected accountabilities.
• Manage the development of forecasts and budgets and manage work accordingly to these commitments with explanations to deviations.
• Exemplify fiduciary stewardship over all financial assets. Adhere to conducting work through development and approved policies, processes, and controls to ensure compliance and to mitigate risks for the organization.
• Assist the Investment Director on any other initiatives including but not limited to support on board and committed related content.
• Manage and develop talent by providing an inclusive environment that promotes diversity of thought and team engagement. This should include proactive coaching, career development conversations, and performance coaching and evaluation.

• 7+ years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
• 1+ years leading a team or successful project lead experience.
• Expert knowledge of financial markets, enterprise treasury, investments, risk management and subsequent best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills to ensure Treasury and Investment objectives are communicated and understood.
• Advanced knowledge of banking and investment legal and regulatory environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex treasury, investment, and accounting information clearly to boards, investment committees and executive staff.
• Exceptional organizational and time…