Associate Director, Asset Modelling - STG Life Solutions

Associate Director, Asset Modelling - STG Life Solutions

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our PathWise Solutions Group (PSG) business group within Aon Strategy and Technology Group. As an Associate Director, you will report directly to the Director, Consulting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Research and develop new asset pricing, valuation, and risk models for financial projections
• Maintain and update existing asset model libraries and provide technical expertise to internal and external model users
• Stay up to date on regulatory and economic changes that may impact modeling, investment strategies, and ALM  
• Support the development of robust processes for ALM, hedging, strategic asset allocation, economic scenario generation, and financial reporting
• Leverage the asset and ALM framework to evaluate the financial impact of strategic asset allocation and hedging strategies and optimize the outcome
• Participate in the expansion of PathWise functionality as required or as requested by clients 

• Support the development of models and processes for companies moving into PathWise
• Provide hands-on training for PathWise users
• Develop standalone training reference materials for PathWise users
• Identify shortfalls in company processes and propose improvements
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise during PathWise migrations, focusing on providing a strong initial user experience

• Participate in demonstrations to potential clients
• Develop models specific to client requirements
• Participate in industry, academic and internal research projects
• Develop and deliver presentations on emerging issues pertaining to the insurance industry and the financial services industry
• Attend industry and client conferences

How this opportunity is different

PathWise Solutions Group (PSG) provides high efficiency computing software, consulting services as well as advisory services to financial intermediaries, primarily insurance companies. PSG’s high-performance software platform, PathWise™, provides companies with the ability to easily model financial obligations without involved coding and is run on Graphical Processing Units (GPU), making it the fastest, readily available software platform currently in use in the insurance industry. PSG’s consulting services has focused primarily on actuarial analysis, reinsurance modelling and structuring, reviews of hedging programs, and modelling of insurance liabilities and financial assets. 

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 5+ years of experience in asset modeling, investment, life insurance or pension industry in a quantitative actuarial role working within ALM/Investment/Modeling

• Experience/knowledge on modeling general account assets including fixed income securities, equities, private debt, structured assets (e.g., CLO), derivatives, and basic accounting of these products
• In-depth knowledge participating and index-linked insurance products, and the valuation and capital requirements for these products
• Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulations
• Experience with investment data and analytics platforms like Bloomberg, Intex, FactSet, and Moody’s
• Experience developing complex financial models in an object-oriented programming language (Python programming experience preferred)
• Member of Canadian Institute of Actuaries, Society of Actuaries, or Chartered Financial Analyst preferred
• Strong communication skills for heavy team and client interactions

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.  We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. 

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

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