Investment Manager (Investments)

TL;DR

Investment Manager (Investments): Oversee sovereign bond investments and contribute to Tactical Asset Allocation within Institutional Retirement Investments. With an accent on sovereigns mandate oversight, risk appetite definition, and portfolio optimisation. Focus on leading investment framework enhancements, cross-asset trading, and collaboration with ALM and Asset Management teams.

Location: Hybrid in London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor, specializing in retirement and protection solutions with a strong presence in pension risk transfer and life insurance.

What you will do

• Lead oversight of the sovereigns mandate, defining risk appetites and objectives, assessing performance, and driving investment framework improvements.
• Contribute to Tactical Asset Allocation, cross-asset trading, and portfolio optimisation opportunities.
• Monitor sovereign portfolio exposures and provide guidance to portfolio managers on risk and market developments.
• Create and maintain risk and performance metrics and tools for sovereign portfolios.
• Collaborate with ALM, Asset Management, Investment Operations, and Finance teams to enhance portfolio analytics and management.
• Draft governance papers and engage stakeholders to support sovereign portfolio management and TAA activities.

Requirements

• Location: Must be able to work hybrid in London, UK
• Strong quantitative skills demonstrated by degree, postgraduate qualification, or equivalent experience (CFA preferred).
• Deep understanding of sovereign bonds, interest rate derivatives, and risk analysis, ideally in insurance ALM environment.
• Experience managing sovereign bond investments and contributing to asset allocation or portfolio management decisions.
• Familiarity with insurance balance sheet management, regulatory frameworks, and governance processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with leadership mindset.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual performance-related bonus plan and share schemes.
• Generous pension contributions and life assurance.
• Healthcare plan for permanent employees.
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with option to buy/sell holiday.
• Competitive family leave and electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Discounts on products and high street/online stores.
• Commitment to net-zero carbon workplaces by 2030 with sustainable UK offices.