Base pay range
$175,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr
Job Description
Aberdeen Investments is part of Aberdeen Group plc, one of the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments groups. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society. We are repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand and are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent. As a global business, Aberdeen consists of three divisions: Investments, Adviser, and interactive investor (ii). Each division is dedicated to meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs. In the Americas, our sole focus is on the investments business. We have offices in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Sao Paolo. Our breadth of experience gives us close proximity to the companies we invest in and the markets we operate in. Role Summary
The Aberdeen Investments Insurance Solutions Director (Americas) will play a leading role in the design, communication and delivery of a range of services, products and capabilities that incorporate Aberdeen’s insurance investment solutions offering in the Americas region. The role sits within the Strategic Insurance Group to promote and facilitate the extension of our global insurance capability in the US, Canada and Bermuda, with potential expansion to Latin America. The Insurance Solutions Director (Americas) will collaborate with colleagues across Aberdeen and with our Asset Classes and Client Group to set the strategic direction for engagement with insurers in the US and Canada, including on/off balance sheet business types. The role will design, implement and support existing client mandates to deliver solutions across single and multiple asset classes globally, including advisory and discretionary relationships with internal and third-party capabilities as appropriate. Client Engagement – Direct
Work with the Americas Institutional Team to execute our insurance business strategy: assess target clients and needs; communicate Aberdeen’s insurance investment capabilities; design and propose solutions with relevant investment teams; share insurance knowledge with colleagues serving insurance clients and prospective clients. Provide guidance and thought leadership to insurers on industry trends, market conditions and regulatory developments; capture and share regional knowledge through strategic engagements with stakeholders; act as a client interface and internal coordinator for research, design and embedding of new products and bespoke client solutions. Conceive and implement investment solutions for insurance clients, including pooled products for the mass-market and bespoke solutions for individual insurers; design complex cross-asset offerings to meet client objectives. Develop and maintain relationships with key insurance clients and prospects and deliver excellent client service, including technical support on insurance investment matters in a consulting/advisory capacity. Client Engagement – Indirect
Promote Aberdeen as a leader for insurance investment solutions in the US, Canada and Bermuda. Contribute to thought leadership through whitepapers and external speaking events. Collaborate with Global Macro and other teams to develop investment thought leadership to support the Strategic Insurance Group. Anticipate industry, regulatory, market and client trends and identify creative solutions for insurers; communicate with clients and stakeholders. Work with Aberdeen teams to develop and implement innovative insurance investment solutions or products and new investment strategies for insurance portfolios and pooled products. Key Requirements
The successful candidate needs to be credible in the eyes of US and Canadian insurance CIOs. Role Specific Skills & Knowledge
Strong understanding of the technical requirements of different types of insurers (life, P&C, reinsurers), including stakeholder objectives and interests. Exceptional understanding of NAIC, OSFI and BMA regulatory frameworks, and knowledge of other global risk-based capital regulation. Strong understanding of technical investment matters as they relate to insurers. Ability to originate, design and create solutions for a range of insurers in a commercially attractive manner for Aberdeen. Ability to identify commercial opportunities and convert them into commercial success. Ability to represent Aberdeen at high levels in the industry and with government or regulators. Strong communication, influencing, stakeholder management and presentation skills; ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical or senior audiences. Willingness to travel (including international). Risk Management & Regulatory
Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, governance and compliance requirements. Ability to demonstrate Aberdeen values with integrity and ethical standards. Experience, Qualifications And Competencies
Strong insurance actuarial training or equivalent background. Significant experience working in or with insurers. Commercial focus, client/customer focus, technical excellence. Strong communication, collaboration and influence; strategic thinking. Inclusive and empowering leadership; accountability and excellence. Proven track record of collaborating with colleagues engaging directly with insurance clients and prospects. Our Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your financial future, health and well-being. You are eligible to participate immediately. We support learning, involvement and growth. What We Offer
Base salary range: $175,000 - $225,000 + Discretionary Bonus Medical, Dental, and Vision plans; Telehealth and Health Concierge services Flexible Spending Plans; Life Insurance; Critical Illness; Disability insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings with company Profit Sharing (immediately vested) Generous time off: 4+ weeks vacation, 9 paid holidays Paid Parental, Adoption, and Family Sick/Caregiver leave Volunteer days and study time; charitable giving match up to $500/year Employee Assistance, travel and discount programs; wellness resources Our Inclusive Culture
We are committed to flexible working and building inclusive workplaces; we value diversity and welcome enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or a reasonable adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist. Aberdeen is an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer. We are an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace with diversity in education, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, and ethnicity. We support meritocracy, fairness and transparency. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Note: This description reflects current responsibilities and may be subject to change.
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Aberdeen Investments is part of Aberdeen Group plc, one of the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments groups. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society. We are repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand and are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent. As a global business, Aberdeen consists of three divisions: Investments, Adviser, and interactive investor (ii). Each division is dedicated to meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs. In the Americas, our sole focus is on the investments business. We have offices in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Sao Paolo. Our breadth of experience gives us close proximity to the companies we invest in and the markets we operate in. Role Summary
The Aberdeen Investments Insurance Solutions Director (Americas) will play a leading role in the design, communication and delivery of a range of services, products and capabilities that incorporate Aberdeen’s insurance investment solutions offering in the Americas region. The role sits within the Strategic Insurance Group to promote and facilitate the extension of our global insurance capability in the US, Canada and Bermuda, with potential expansion to Latin America. The Insurance Solutions Director (Americas) will collaborate with colleagues across Aberdeen and with our Asset Classes and Client Group to set the strategic direction for engagement with insurers in the US and Canada, including on/off balance sheet business types. The role will design, implement and support existing client mandates to deliver solutions across single and multiple asset classes globally, including advisory and discretionary relationships with internal and third-party capabilities as appropriate. Client Engagement – Direct
Work with the Americas Institutional Team to execute our insurance business strategy: assess target clients and needs; communicate Aberdeen’s insurance investment capabilities; design and propose solutions with relevant investment teams; share insurance knowledge with colleagues serving insurance clients and prospective clients. Provide guidance and thought leadership to insurers on industry trends, market conditions and regulatory developments; capture and share regional knowledge through strategic engagements with stakeholders; act as a client interface and internal coordinator for research, design and embedding of new products and bespoke client solutions. Conceive and implement investment solutions for insurance clients, including pooled products for the mass-market and bespoke solutions for individual insurers; design complex cross-asset offerings to meet client objectives. Develop and maintain relationships with key insurance clients and prospects and deliver excellent client service, including technical support on insurance investment matters in a consulting/advisory capacity. Client Engagement – Indirect
Promote Aberdeen as a leader for insurance investment solutions in the US, Canada and Bermuda. Contribute to thought leadership through whitepapers and external speaking events. Collaborate with Global Macro and other teams to develop investment thought leadership to support the Strategic Insurance Group. Anticipate industry, regulatory, market and client trends and identify creative solutions for insurers; communicate with clients and stakeholders. Work with Aberdeen teams to develop and implement innovative insurance investment solutions or products and new investment strategies for insurance portfolios and pooled products. Key Requirements
The successful candidate needs to be credible in the eyes of US and Canadian insurance CIOs. Role Specific Skills & Knowledge
Strong understanding of the technical requirements of different types of insurers (life, P&C, reinsurers), including stakeholder objectives and interests. Exceptional understanding of NAIC, OSFI and BMA regulatory frameworks, and knowledge of other global risk-based capital regulation. Strong understanding of technical investment matters as they relate to insurers. Ability to originate, design and create solutions for a range of insurers in a commercially attractive manner for Aberdeen. Ability to identify commercial opportunities and convert them into commercial success. Ability to represent Aberdeen at high levels in the industry and with government or regulators. Strong communication, influencing, stakeholder management and presentation skills; ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical or senior audiences. Willingness to travel (including international). Risk Management & Regulatory
Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, governance and compliance requirements. Ability to demonstrate Aberdeen values with integrity and ethical standards. Experience, Qualifications And Competencies
Strong insurance actuarial training or equivalent background. Significant experience working in or with insurers. Commercial focus, client/customer focus, technical excellence. Strong communication, collaboration and influence; strategic thinking. Inclusive and empowering leadership; accountability and excellence. Proven track record of collaborating with colleagues engaging directly with insurance clients and prospects. Our Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your financial future, health and well-being. You are eligible to participate immediately. We support learning, involvement and growth. What We Offer
Base salary range: $175,000 - $225,000 + Discretionary Bonus Medical, Dental, and Vision plans; Telehealth and Health Concierge services Flexible Spending Plans; Life Insurance; Critical Illness; Disability insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings with company Profit Sharing (immediately vested) Generous time off: 4+ weeks vacation, 9 paid holidays Paid Parental, Adoption, and Family Sick/Caregiver leave Volunteer days and study time; charitable giving match up to $500/year Employee Assistance, travel and discount programs; wellness resources Our Inclusive Culture
We are committed to flexible working and building inclusive workplaces; we value diversity and welcome enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or a reasonable adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist. Aberdeen is an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer. We are an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace with diversity in education, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, and ethnicity. We support meritocracy, fairness and transparency. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Note: This description reflects current responsibilities and may be subject to change.
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