Chief Investment Officer – Dublin – Financial Services recruitment

Chief Investment Officer – Dublin – Financial Services

POSTION SUMMARY:
The Regional Chief Investment Officer role focuses on developing all investment strategies and setting asset allocation guidelines for my client.  He/she partners with the operating companies to obtain business objectives and instructs the investment team based on the strategic asset allocation process. 

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Lead and drive the Strategic Asset Allocation process.

Partner with the leadership team in:
• Design benchmarks
• Develop risk controls
• Analyze performance attribution
• Select managers for externally managed assets

Serve as ongoing investment resource “at the table” for my client responsibility for all investment needs. Engage, inform and consult with investment teams as needed to achieve agreed objectives.
As necessary, review existing investment plans in light of liability-driven client needs and the current market environment, designing a future investment plan in conjunction with investment teams. Set priorities and manage the investment aspects of the project to conclusion.
Represent my client at the senior level Investment Committee meetings (members include senior management from enterprise risk management, finance and assist the Global CIO in organizing, preparing and running Investment Committee meetings.
Produce, assemble, and coordinate distribution of ongoing product level and aggregate portfolio reports.

Position Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience:
MBA/CFA, or comparable experience.
Proven experience with strategic asset allocation.
Broad scope of knowledge/proven track record across several asset classes in global markets
Ability to understand and effectively communicate complex financial and statistical concepts.
Critical Behavioural Skills:
Candidate must be a strong team player, with ability to work in a matrix management environment.
Ability to bring together different business experts utilizing influence skills to set direction and priorities.
Strong communicator, with ability to work well with people at all levels across both the investment and insurance client businesses.
Please send your CV in a word document to insurance@selbyjennings.com or contact Mark Fallon on + 353 (0) 83 1098 115 in the strictest of confidentiality and discretion.
Mark Fallon
insurance@selbyjennings.com
+ 353 (0) 83 1098 115