Assistant Vice President - Quantitative Investment Risk

out Our Company

Aflac Asset Management, LLC, (d.b.a. Aflac Global Investments) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aflac Incorporated (Aflac). Aflac Global Investments (GI) located in New York’s financial district and is the organization responsible for the overall investment activities of Aflac, Inc. and subsidiaries in Japan, Bermuda, and the U.S.  With 150 employees globally, GI seeks investments to maximize long-term returns with a focus on preservation of capital, subject to our asset-liability profile and liquidity and capital requirements.  GI has primary investment and asset management responsibility for Aflac’s general account consisting of public, private, and growth assets (including strategic partnerships) which generates approximately $3.5 billion a year in net investment income.  As of year-end 2024, Aflac’s total general account portfolio was approximately $100 billion.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working as a member of Aflac Global Investments (GI) and the Global Investments Risk Management (GIRM) team, participate in Asset Liability Management (ALM) strategy development and associated analytics for investment and investment related activities in Aflac’s subsidiary, Aflac Asset Management LLC (AAMLLC). Collaborate with investment, actuaries and risk functional teams to ensure alignment of investment strategy with liability structures. In addition to investments, this person will also support Aflac’s global reinsurance strategy.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:                Vice President, Asset Liability Management (ALM) Manager – Aflac Global Investments Risk Management

Primary

Relationships:          GIRM team members, Quantitative Analytic Solutions team, GI information technology, GI business leaders and staff, Enterprise Risk Management and ALM team, business partners including accounting, tax, legal, actuarial, treasury
           

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the development of quantitative risk analytical framework to support ALM strategies that meet business needs 
• Provide advice and support for risk analysis and reporting, hedging strategies, regulatory compliance for Aflac, assisting with areas such cash management and liquidity, while optimizing capital allocation strategy(ies).
• Solve for key market challenges by applying both qualitative and quantitative solutions including advanced statistical analytics, risk methodology transitions, model enhancements and stress testing; consider macroeconomic and regulatory environments for financial institution.
• Support economic and regulatory capital modeling and analytics with focus on ALM
• Participate in presentation of oral and written analyses and concepts, including management recommendations, to senior management
• Collaborate with Quantitative Analytic Solutions team to support assets, derivatives, and liabilities 
• Collaborate with Global Risk, Japan Investment Risk Management (JIRM), Capital Modeling and Actuarial teams to support enterprise ALM initiatives

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of relevant work experience in financial services risk management (preferably life insurance), either in industry, or as a consultant.  
• Master’s degree in quantitative fields such as Financial Engineering, Mathematical Finance, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or a related major is desirable 
• CFA, FRM, Actuarial credentials (ASA or FSA) or similar investment risk management credentials a plus
• Quantitative and programming skills a must; strong model development experience in programming languages such as Python is a must
• Experience modeling public and private fixed income asset classes, public and private equity, derivatives and alternatives is desirable
• Knowledge of statistics and its application to the financial services industry
• Life insurance actuarial modeling and implementation experience is a plus, as is familiarity with life insurance company financial statements
• Understanding asset liability management (ALM), capital management, liquidity management is a plus
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills is a must
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to work on multiple projects with different deadlines
• Team player

Please note: Aflac Global Investments' hybrid working environment requires a minimum of 3 days in the office each week

The range on this positions is:   $100,000 to $210,000

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies, 401(k) plans, and generous paid time off. You’ll also be granted time off for designated paid holidays and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick, adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.