Manager, Investments

Manager, Investments

We are searching for an experienced Manager, Investments at our Connecticut office.

The Manager, Investments is a core member of Wilton Re’s investment organization and plays a critical role in the oversight and management of general account assets supporting the company’s reinsurance liabilities. This role partners closely with actuarial, finance, risk, audit, and new business teams to ensure the investment portfolio is aligned with liability profiles, capital objectives, and rating agency expectations. Reporting to one of the VPs of Investments, the Manager, Investments owns investment data integrity, portfolio analytics, compliance monitoring, and reporting across all asset classes, including derivatives.

The role serves as a subject matter expert for general account investment reporting and supports portfolio construction, ALM analysis, capital efficiency initiatives, and regulatory and rating agency engagement across Wilton Re’s U.S. and Bermuda platforms.

General Account Portfolio Management & Data Stewardship

• Collaborate with CIO to develop investment strategy, assess market conditions and analyze investment opportunities
• Execute investment strategy across public, private, and alternative asset classes
• Ensure investment risk management and consistency across statutory, GAAP, and economic views to support ALM, capital modeling, and management reporting
• Maintain a deep understanding of portfolio composition, cash flow characteristics, credit quality, liquidity profile, and risk drivers across legal entities and jurisdictions
• Own the collection, validation, and governance of general account investment data sourced from asset managers, investment accounting providers, and external consultants

ALM, Capital & Risk Support

• Partner with actuarial and risk teams to support asset‑liability management analysis, duration matching, liquidity stress testing, and capital sensitivity analysis
• Provide investment analytics and assumptions used in capital estimation, rating agency capital models, and internal risk appetite monitoring
• Support investment strategy implementation in alignment with liability profiles, reinsurance structures, and capital optimization objectives

Investment Compliance & Controls

• Lead portfolio compliance monitoring, including interpretation and coding of Investment Guidelines, trust requirements, and regulatory constraints
• Monitor and document compliance for general account and trust assets; maintain historical records to support audits, regulatory exams, and rating agency reviews
• Act as a key liaison with internal and external auditors on investment‑related matters

Reporting, Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and review investment reporting and analysis for senior management, the Board of Directors, regulators, and rating agencies
• Coordinate with external investment managers and consultants on reporting standards, data reconciliation, and portfolio reviews
• Support governance processes related to investment approvals, guideline updates, and portfolio changes

New Business & Portfolio Transitions

• Support asset structuring and transition activity related to new reinsurance transactions, portfolio transfers, and block acquisitions
• Assist with asset manager onboarding, portfolio setup, and post‑close reporting stabilization
• Contribute investment analytics and due diligence support during transaction evaluation phases

Process Improvement & Leadership

• Drive enhancements to investment analytics, reporting automation, and monitoring tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Serve as a mentor and technical resource to junior investment and analytical staff
• Promote best practices in investment controls, documentation, and operational discipline

• Minimum 6 years of experience in investment management, insurance or reinsurance, asset management, or a quantitative financial services role with general account exposure
• Strong understanding of fixed‑income portfolios supporting insurance or reinsurance liabilities; familiarity with derivatives and structured assets a plus
• Experience working with investment accounting…