Job Description

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Description

The investment team oversee Convex's $7.5bn+ investment portfolio. Whilst the day-to-day management is outsourced to several external investment managers, the investment team are responsible for managing the overall investment strategy, asset allocation and manager selection, alongside portfolio execution, balance sheet management and investment reporting.



Working alongside a team of experienced investment professionals, the role provides an overview of the front to back investment process and the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of investment team activities.###

As you develop into the role, some of the key tasks may include...

Investment strategy and market insights

Support research and analysis of new investment opportunities and support new manager due diligence Support investment decisions by developing and enhancing market dashboards and other tools and metrics

Portfolio management

Assist in the monitoring of manager benchmarks and portfolio exposures Produce performance analysis and attribution and extract key insights

Governance and compliance

Assist with new product approval reviews Support the resolution of investment compliance related issues such as breaches of manager guidelines

Investment Operations

Work closely with Convex's accounting and reporting provider on various tasks such as the implementation of new accounts, custom data fields and other ad-hoc activities Provide support to the outsourced Investment Operations team as required

Reporting

Assist in the production of internal investment reports, including insights on manager performance relative to peer benchmarks Assist in the production of regulatory or rating agency reporting and other ad-hoc reporting requests Assist with collating ESG metrics from external managers and producing internal ESG reports, as required Run various risk reporting and analysis, such as stress and scenario testing, using the stochastic risk system

Stakeholder management

Interaction with counterparts in other key functional areas, such as Financial Market Risk and the wider Finance function
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Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Strong quantitative skills with practical application An ability to manage multiple tasks with a keen attention to detail Excellent communication skills, both orally and written Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders A genuine interest in investments and financial markets A solid academic track record, ideally with a degree in economics, finance, actuarial science, engineering or mathematics


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Benefits

When you join us, you're not just accepting a job--you're securing a future. We know that top talent demands more than a standard salary, which is why we've designed an exciting benefits package. Some of the favourites for previous graduates and school leavers include...Annual Performance Bonus 30 days Annual Leave 3 days of Volunteer Leave each year Birthday Leave 1,300 to spend on learning & wellbeing 10% Employer Pension Contribution Private Health Insurance Medical & Dental Cover Full Support for Professional Qualifications (IFoA, CII, CFA, etc...)
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About Convex Insurance

In 2019, Stephen Catlin and Paul Brand co-founded Convex with $1.7bn of initial committed capital to underwrite insurance and reinsurance for complex specialty risks. The company has since received an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent) and regulatory approval to operate in London, Bermuda, Luxembourg and United States.


We have also welcomed leaders in their fields from across the insurance industry, bringing a diversity of thought and approach.



We live our values in every facet of our business:

Earn our reputation

Everything we do affects how others see us. Our success depends upon our reputation, for which all of us share responsibility.

Straightforward and fair

We tell it like it is, with fairness, dignity and respect. We strive to do the right thing always, however hard it seems.

Determined to improve

However good we are, we are not complacent. We know we can always be better and we never stop trying to improve.

Inspired by opportunity

We come to the market and to every client engagement without baggage. There is no limit to what we can achieve together.

Enjoy being different

We feel positive about change and we are not afraid to try new things in our quest for a better way for clients, stakeholders and colleagues to do business.