Manager, Investments

Wilton RE•Norwalk, CT

3d•$130,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 systems (e.g., Clearwater), custodians, and external asset managers
Advanced Excel and analytical skills, including automation and data manipulation; experience with VBA, SQL, or AI-enabled analytics a plus
Proven ability to collaborate across actuarial, finance, risk, and investment teams and communicate complex information clearly
Knowledge of side cars and other types acquisition structures a plus
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or related field; progress towards an advanced degree and/or professional designation a plus

Nice To Haves

familiarity with derivatives and structured assets
experience with VBA, SQL, or AI-enabled analytics
Knowledge of side cars and other types acquisition structures
progress towards an advanced degree and/or professional designation

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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
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