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

• Base salary range: $175,000 - $225,000 + Discretionary Bonus.
• Best in class Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with well-known carriers; Telehealth and Health Concierge services.
• Health, Dependent and Commuter Flexible Spending Plans.
• Employer provided Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term disability with additional optional coverage options.
• Investing for your Future - 401(k) Retirement Savings plan with top notch company Profit Sharing contribution which is immediately vested!
• Generous time off starting day one with 4+ weeks annual vacation plus 9 paid holidays.
• Paid Parental, Adoption, and Family Sick/Caregiver leave programs.
• Volunteer Days and Study Time to focus on what is important to you!
• Make a donation to your favorite Charity and Aberdeen will match up to $500 per year!
• Employee Assistance, Travel and Discount Programs.
• From helping you navigate the healthcare system, to providing resources and assistance to parents and caregivers of children with development disabilities.
• Flexible, voluntary benefits including Accident Insurance, Identity Protection, and Legal Assistance.
• Wellness program including Nutritional Counselling and Gym Membership Reimbursements.

How We Create Value

• High Impact Intelligence.
• Enduring Relationships.
• Connections without borders.
• Future fit.