Vice President, Insurance Solutions

The Insurance Solutions team is seeking an insurance-focused asset management professional that has experience in developing investment solutions for insurers. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director on the team on the varied technical work necessary to drive insurance asset management sales. The candidate must possess a deep understanding of the typical investor profile for the major lines of insurance business as well as the nuances associated with varying ownership structures such as mutuals, privately-held companies, publicly-held companies, etc., and how those structures are impacted by insurance regulatory and accounting considerations. The candidate should also demonstrate very strong quantitative modeling skills with the ability to deeply analyze insurance company balance sheets, develop and interpret peer analyses, and perform strategic asset allocations and other types of risk modeling initiatives. The candidate must be a highly collaborative team-player that can liaise appropriately with various investment teams and other senior leaders across MSIM to support insurance client needs. The candidate may also support other insurance-focused initiatives such as thought capital and exploring strategic partnerships with insurers. 5+ years of insurance-focused asset management experience Experience helping develop strategic asset allocation (SAA) and tactical asset allocation (TAA) frameworks; of equal importance is the ability to present these frameworks to internal stakeholders and end-clients Ability to run and assess peer analyses Understanding of any-or-all of the following: BMA (Bermuda Monetary Authority), US Statutory, Solvency II, MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) and other evolving global insurance regulatory regimes Familiarity with the S&P Capital Adequacy Model and AM Best BCAR Strong understanding of public and private investments, strategies, and markets Ability to work well under pressure including a proven ability to multi-task and prioritize A problem-solver who demonstrates effective organization skills and follow-through Results-oriented with a bias for action, and who embraces accountability FINRA Series 3, 7, and 63 required or expected to be obtained shortly after commencing employment MBA, CFA or FSA a plus VBA/SQL/Python a plus; excel expertise essential Bloomberg Terminal expertise, including API functionality Familiarity with BRS Aladdin Ability to navigate Statutory reporting schedules (Schedule D, Schedule BA, Schedule DB) and BMA reporting schedules Use of S&P CapIQ Pro (FKA SNL Financial) Ability to travel Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $225,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.