Portfolio Manager, Funding Strategies (Hybrid - Baltimore or Philly)

Transamerica•Baltimore, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manages the day-to-day execution of Transamerica's funding strategy, ensuring reliable and cost-effective access to liquidity across market conditions. Supports the design and implementation of new operational leverage programs to enhance financial flexibility, optimize risk-adjusted returns, and enable efficient asset warehousing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline such as finance, economics, mathematics
Eight years of progressive experience in financial services industry with focus on funding or capital market strategies
Experience with operational leverage programs, including institutional funding products or liquidity facilities
Strong knowledge of portfolio management, hedging strategies, liquidity management, and asset and liability management (ALM) within an insurance company environment
Strong understanding of fixed income markets, funding structures, and capital optimization
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to present complex topics to various audiences
Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, accountability, and ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Nice To Haves

Established relationships within capital markets or institutional investor communities
Experience with funding agreement structures, including Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), Funding Agreement‑Backed Notes (FABN), Funding Agreement‑Backed Commercial Paper (FABCP), and Funding Agreement‑Backed Repurchase Agreements (FABR)
Experience managing a large general account portfolio
Experience applying AI intelligence solutions to enhance investment or funding capabilities
MBA and/or CFA

Responsibilities

Manage day‑to‑day activities of liquidity, spread investment, and asset warehouse strategies.
Optimize cost of funds while maintaining appropriate liquidity buffers and targeted asset and liability management (ALM) profile.
Oversee collateral usage and related facility capacity to ensure seamless capital efficient execution of strategies.
Monitor funding market developments and assess impacts on liquidity, capital structure, and execution strategy.
Assist in design and implementation of new structures and facilities, ensuring operational readiness and platform scalability.
Maintain relationships with investment banks, institutional investors, and rating agencies.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic initiatives enhance investment outcomes and long-term value creation.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year
Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs