Quantitative Analyst

Venerable

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

This newly added Quantitative Analyst role will have accountability for contributing to one or more functions in oversight of VA hedge programs, design and develop tools and/or processes to report P&L and attribution with focus on fund basis/tracking error. Venerable is currently working in a Hybrid Work Model, in the office 3 days/week and remote 2 days/week. This role is based in our West Chester, PA office. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time. Principle Responsibilities: Identifies and communicates insights into P&L drivers through in-depth knowledge of derivative instruments, underlying fund performance, positions and interactions with portfolio managers Design, develop, and implement solutions to migrate Excel data and processes into database formats (e.g., SQL, Access, cloud databases) Create dashboards and reporting tools that draw from centralized databases, enhancing data accessibility and accuracy. Researches investment style of funds to manage/reduce fund to hedge basket performance slippage (i.e. fund basis) Build quantitative/analytical tools to support portfolio management and/or hedge strategy development and/or risk reporting by leveraging financial engineering, capital markets, and product knowledge Participate in various quantitative projects as needed to help support overall Hedging/Risk teams goals and objectives Maintains procedures and process-level documentation on various aspects of the hedge reporting functions Required Qualifications: Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive, related professional experience in the insurance or broader financial services industry Proven experience automating Excel tasks using VBA, macros, and scripting languages. Strong knowledge of database design, data modeling, and integration techniques. Experience should be inclusive of exposure to equity and rate derivative instruments. Superior quantitative/analytic reasoning and problem-solving abilities and strong computer programming experience in VBA, Python, Matlab, C++ …etc Bachelor’s degree in Financial Mathematics (or related field); strong preference toward advanced degree (Master’s or PhD in a Quantitative field) Advanced knowledge of Financial Mathematics with solid understanding of Derivative Pricing Theory, and their applications Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced work environment #LI-MB1 Venerable Values: Every position at Venerable has responsibility for living out the company's values as described here: We are Courageous - We think critically, ask "why?" and seek out creative solutions. We are Curious - We take calculated risks, learn from out failures, and challenge traditional ways of thinking. We are Connected - We are connected to each other, our customers and our community. 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Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive, related professional experience in the insurance or broader financial services industry
Proven experience automating Excel tasks using VBA, macros, and scripting languages.
Strong knowledge of database design, data modeling, and integration techniques.
Experience should be inclusive of exposure to equity and rate derivative instruments.
Superior quantitative/analytic reasoning and problem-solving abilities and strong computer programming experience in VBA, Python, Matlab, C++ …etc
Bachelor’s degree in Financial Mathematics (or related field); strong preference toward advanced degree (Master’s or PhD in a Quantitative field)
Advanced knowledge of Financial Mathematics with solid understanding of Derivative Pricing Theory, and their applications
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced work environment

Responsibilities

Identifies and communicates insights into P&L drivers through in-depth knowledge of derivative instruments, underlying fund performance, positions and interactions with portfolio managers
Design, develop, and implement solutions to migrate Excel data and processes into database formats (e.g., SQL, Access, cloud databases)
Create dashboards and reporting tools that draw from centralized databases, enhancing data accessibility and accuracy.
Researches investment style of funds to manage/reduce fund to hedge basket performance slippage (i.e. fund basis)
Build quantitative/analytical tools to support portfolio management and/or hedge strategy development and/or risk reporting by leveraging financial engineering, capital markets, and product knowledge
Participate in various quantitative projects as needed to help support overall Hedging/Risk teams goals and objectives
Maintains procedures and process-level documentation on various aspects of the hedge reporting functions