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Head of Inforce Financial Risk and Balance Sheet Strategy

  • Location:

    Jersey City

  • Sector:

    Accountancy & Finance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Ryan Borchers

  • Contact email:

    Ryan.Borchers@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-042025-276636_1751924186

  • Published:

    about 10 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-08-06

Head of In-force Financial Risk & Balance Sheet Strategy
Location: Flexible (U.S. based)
Life & Annuities | Balance Sheet Strategy | Finance Leadership

Summary
A leading life and annuities platform is seeking a strategic finance/risk executive to lead in-force balance sheet risk management. This role will drive capital, liquidity, and risk strategies in alignment with long-term financial goals and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, executive presence, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead financial risk analysis tied to liquidity, capital adequacy, and earnings sensitivity

  • Act as primary liaison between finance, risk, and treasury functions

  • Evaluate ALM risks, derivatives exposure, market volatility, and product-level implications

  • Monitor market trends, regulatory shifts, and competitor positioning

  • Recommend balance sheet structure changes and model financial impact

  • Partner with Capital Planning, FP&A, and Treasury to ensure coordinated risk governance

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CFA, or actuarial credentials preferred

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in capital or risk strategy within life and annuities

  • Expertise in balance sheet optimization, liquidity, and financial risk management

  • Strong executive communication, strategic leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Proven success designing and implementing enterprise-level risk frameworks

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