PpDo you want to help shape investment outcomes that matter – with real impact on balance sheets, sustainability, and long term value creation? In this role, you will contribute to the design and active management of investment mandates across public and private markets. Operating at the crossroads of investment strategy, portfolio oversight, and governance, you will translate strategic, regulatory, and ALM requirements into robust mandate frameworks, collaborate closely with internal and external asset managers, and support sound, forward looking investment decisions. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liContribute to the design of investment mandates across public and private markets (Equities, Fixed Income, Private Markets, Real Estate, Mortgages), embedding ALM/SAA/TAA outcomes, insurance-specific and regulatory requirements, and return objectives into quantitative guidelines (benchmarks, risk budgets, etc.) /li liEnsure mandate oversight, monitoring relevant performance and risk metrics and escalating deviations via defined governance processes; conduct regular portfolio reviews with internal and external asset managers /li liSupport efficient asset steering through active mandate management, including the preparation of assessments and recommendations for investment decisions /li liCollaborate with internal stakeholders to adapt mandate guidelines proactively in response to changing investment strategy needs, macroeconomic conditions, regulation or manager performance issues /li liSupport make-or-buy recommendations for new and existing investment mandates, collaborating on manager selection processes (RFI/RFPs, due diligence, evaluation scoring) and ensuring fee competitiveness /li liCoordinate mandate changes, including manager onboarding and offboarding, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation /li liPrepare documentation and presentations for investment committees and other governance bodies /li liContribute to ensuring that the Investment Mandates Responsible Investment department acts as the central mandate owner and knowledge hub, maintaining governance, consistency, and alignment across mandates /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in Economics, Finance, or related field; CFA or equivalent designation preferred /li li5-10 years of (insurance) asset management industry experience with a successful track record of delivering strategic and financial objectives /li liBroad asset class expertise with deep knowledge across Equities, Fixed Income, Private Markets, Real Estate, and Mortgages and a solid understanding of the global financial markets /li liInsurance-specific and mandate design expertise, including familiarity with Solvency II, SST, IFRS, local regulations, and strong understanding of ALM and balance sheet steering /li liOversight capability, combining strong understanding of portfolio construction, performance related KPIs, and risk metrics with experience in mandate oversight and escalation processes; Confidence and resilience required to independently challenge internal and external portfolio managers /li liTechnical and analytical proficiency, with advanced skills in portfolio analysis and data interpretation /li liExperience in RFI/RFP processes, due diligence, scoring, onboarding, and operational risk assessment is an advantage /li liFamiliarity with ESG frameworks is an advantage /li liMotivated individual with good stakeholder management and collaboration skills /li liFluent in German and English /li liWell-connected within the asset management industry /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr