SVP, Chief Investment Officer

Job Posting End Date: December 05

When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.

Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life’s moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide: 

• Award-winning culture 

• Inclusion and diversity as a priority 

• Performance Based Incentive Plans

• Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability 

• Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!) 

• Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution 

• Mental health support 

• Career advancement opportunities 

• Student loan repayment options 

• Tuition reimbursement

• Flexible work environments 

*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.

And that’s just the beginning…  

With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you’re directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today! 

General Summary:

Principal Duties:
 

Investment Strategy & Execution:

• Oversee, implement, and manage the company’s investment strategy aligned with business goals, risk appetite, and regulatory guidelines.

• Optimize the portfolio to balance returns, liquidity, and risk, considering macroeconomic trends and market conditions.
 

Portfolio Management:

• Oversee asset allocation across fixed income, equities, real estate, and alternative investments.

• Monitor portfolio performance and adjust strategies to meet financial objectives.

• Ensure investments comply with regulatory frameworks, such as NAIC and Solvency II guidelines.

 
Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to market volatility, credit trends, interest rates, and credit exposure.

• Collaborate with the risk management team to ensure investments align with the company’s risk limits.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead the investment team, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management.

• Partner with executive leadership and finance to align investment strategies with overall company goals.

• Present portfolio performance updates and strategic recommendations to the board of directors and investment committees.

• Foster a diverse and inclusive investment team culture that encourages varied perspectives and innovative thinking
 

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting:

• Maintain relationships with external asset managers, financial institutions, and rating agencies.

• Ensure transparent reporting of investment performance, market outlooks, and compliance updates to stakeholders.
 

Market Research & Innovation:

• Stay informed about global financial trends, regulatory changes, and emerging investment opportunities.

• Continually assess new asset classes or strategies that could enhance portfolio performance.
 

Job Specifications

• MBA and Chartered Financial Analyst preferred
• Minimum of 10-15 plus years work experience in private and public securities management and team management experience
• Knowledge of both private and public debt markets for relative value determination
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Strong persuasion and partnering skills
• Strong leadership skills  

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Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not.  All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

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