Asset Liability Manager (#420)

We are seeking a highly skilled Asset Liability Manager (ALM Management) to lead a team of four professionals across three key areas: Asset & Liability Management (ALM), Investment Solutions and Separate Accounts. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing balance sheet strategy, optimizing asset allocation, contributing to product development, and enhancing governance related to investment funds.
 

Key Responsibilities:
 

1. Asset & Liability Management (ALM)

• Leverage our client's group resources (ALM Hub) to propose strategic asset allocation (SAA) optimizing risk-adjusted returns under the Insurance Capital Standard (ICS)

• Analyze and monitor balance sheet sensitivities including duration gap, interest rates, equity, and foreign exchange exposure

• Support the development of insurance products through financial impact analysis

• Actively contribute to our client's group ALM Center of Expertise

• Facilitate and ensure the smooth operation of the company’s Investment & ALM Committee

2. Investment Solutions

• Based on balance sheet analysis, propose and structure strategic hedging and yield-enhancing diversification strategies (primarily around government bonds)

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement approved investment strategies and solutions

3. Separate Accounts

• Monitor fund range, manage replacement of underperforming funds, and oversee the introduction of new funds

• Operate governance processes in collaboration

• Lead projects related to the replacement or launch of investment funds
   

Qualifications:
 

• Proven experience in ALM, investment strategy, or treasury-related roles in the financial or insurance sector

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data for strategic decision-making

• Deep understanding of both assets and liabilities, including insurance product knowledge

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate across departments and levels

• Fluent in both Japanese and English (business level)
   

Preferred:
 

• Professional certifications such as CFA, CMA, or Actuarial credentials

• Expertise in financial engineering, risk management, or structured products

• Experience with ICS or other regulatory capital frameworks