Insurance Solutions Director (Americas)
Role Summary
The Aberdeen Investments (“Aberdeen”) 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 will sit within the Strategic Insurance Group, and to promote and facilitate the extension of our global insurance capability in the US, Canada and Bermuda.
Key Requirements
- Strong understanding of the technical requirements of different types of insurers (life, P&C, reinsurers), including those with differing strategies (pension risk transfers, annuity product providers).
- This includes a strong understanding of the objectives, preferences and interests of different stakeholders (boards, senior management, actuarial teams, investment teams, government and regulators, etc.).
- 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.
- Strong ability to apply the above expertise to originate, design and create solutions for a range of insurers in a commercially attractive manner for Aberdeen.
- Strong ability to identify commercial opportunities (including with individual clients and at a market/industry level) and to apply technical expertise to convert such opportunities into commercial success.
- Strong ability to represent Aberdeen in the industry at the highest levels – e.g., interacting with government, regulators, senior representatives of other businesses, etc.
- Strong communication, influence, stakeholder management and presentation skills – including ability to clearly communicate complex concepts to non-technical and/or senior audiences.
- Willingness to travel (including international).
Experience, Qualifications And Competencies
- Strong insurance actuarial training or equivalent/similar background.
- Significant experience working in or with insurers.
- Commercial focus.
- Client/customer focus.
- Technical excellence.
- Communication, collaboration and influence.
- Strategic thinking.
- Inclusive and empowering leadership.
- Delivers with excellence – demonstrates responsibility and accountability.
- Risk Management & Regulatory: Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, governance and compliance requirements.
- Strong ability to demonstrate Aberdeen values in delivering work with integrity to ethical standards.
Our Benefits
When you join Aberdeen, you will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package that invests in each employee’s financial future, health and well-being. We offer a range of benefits to meet your family’s needs and employees are immediately eligible to begin participating. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.
How We Create Value
Our strategic drivers are the foundations from which we deliver for all our stakeholders: High Impact Intelligence, Enduring Relationships, Connections without borders and Future fit. You can find out more about our values here.
Our Inclusive Culture
We are committed to exploring the possibilities of working smarter. This means we’d like to hear from you, whatever way you like to work. We have a long-term commitment to building inclusive workplaces; we value diversity in our workforce 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. You can find out more about our inclusive culture here.