Principal, Insurance Portfolio Management

Ares Management Corporation•New York, NY

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Trader & Market Strategist to join our Insurance Investment team. The role combines trading support, market strategy, macroeconomic analysis, and investment communications. The successful candidate will serve as a key market resource for portfolio managers and senior investment leadership by providing timely market intelligence, developing macro views, researching hedging and financing strategies, and producing insightful market and economic commentary. This position is ideal for an investment professional with deep knowledge of fixed income markets, derivatives, repo financing, and macroeconomics, coupled with strong writing and communication skills.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in trading, market strategy, fixed income investing, macro research, capital markets, or a related investment role.
Strong experience within an insurance company, asset manager, investment bank, hedge fund, or institutional investment organization.
Demonstrated experience analyzing fixed income and macroeconomic markets and translating views into investment recommendations.
Deep understanding of: Fixed income markets, including rates, credit, and securitized products
Interest rate and credit derivatives
Repo and securities financing markets
Portfolio hedging and risk management strategies
Macroeconomic analysis and monetary policy
Prior trading experience across multiple asset classes
Strong market intuition and ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.
Proficiency with Bloomberg, market data platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing or supporting insurance general account portfolios.
Knowledge of insurance investment regulations, capital frameworks, and ALM principles.
CFA, CAIA, FRM, or similar professional designation preferred.
Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze fixed income, corporate credit, rates, currency, and broader capital markets.
Provide real-time market color, trading commentary, and insights gathered from dealers, brokers, and other market participants.
Identify relative value opportunities and communicate actionable investment ideas to portfolio managers.
Monitor market flows, positioning, liquidity conditions, and technical market factors.
Support trading activities and investment decision-making across the insurance portfolio.
Develop and communicate views on economic growth, inflation, monetary policy, interest rates, credit conditions, and financial markets.
Assess the implications of market and economic developments on insurance investment portfolios.
Conduct scenario analysis and evaluate key market risks and opportunities.
Maintain regular dialogue with sell-side strategists, economists, and market participants to stay informed on evolving trends.
Research and evaluate hedging strategies using interest rate derivatives, credit derivatives, foreign exchange instruments, and other risk management tools.
Analyze portfolio exposures and recommend appropriate hedging solutions.
Support asset-liability management (ALM) and portfolio risk management initiatives.
Manage and monitor repo market activity, collateral optimization, and financing strategies.
Evaluate funding and liquidity considerations impacting portfolio performance.
Author daily, weekly, and monthly market and economic updates for internal investment teams and senior management.
Prepare investment committee materials, market presentations, and outlook reports.
Translate complex market developments into concise and actionable insights for diverse audiences.
Contribute thought leadership on macroeconomic and capital market trends.
Build and maintain relationships with broker-dealers, investment banks, research providers, and market participants.
Collaborate with portfolio managers, traders, risk management, actuarial, and finance teams.
Represent the investment team in external market discussions and industry forums as appropriate.