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Martello Re · 1 month ago

Head of Asset Manager Oversight & Credit Officer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date15+ years exp

Martello Re is building a distinctive reinsurance offering grounded in exceptional client service and innovative solutions. The Head of Asset Manager Oversight & Credit Officer plays a critical leadership role within the investment function, overseeing external asset managers and collaborating with the investment team to ensure alignment with investment objectives and regulatory requirements.

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Responsibilities

Lead and Oversee the Manager of Managers Group: Direct a team responsible for comprehensive oversight of external asset managers, ensuring alignment with the company’s investment objectives, risk appetite and regulatory requirements
Portfolio Strategy and Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the investment team to identify portfolio needs, translate these into actionable strategies, and communicate mandates and guidelines to asset managers
Manager Selection, Onboarding, and Diligence: Source, evaluate, and onboard new asset managers; conduct ongoing due diligence and performance assessments to ensure continued alignment with organizational standards and objectives
Set Performance Benchmarks: Establish and monitor quantitative and qualitative benchmarks for asset manager performance; regularly review results and recommend adjustments as needed
Investment Review and Evaluation: Oversee the evaluation of individual investment opportunities presented by asset managers, providing input and approval as required
Market Monitoring and Intelligence: Maintain awareness of relevant market trends and dynamics to inform portfolio construction and asset manager oversight
Portfolio Construction Oversight: Help define the strategic direction for portfolio construction, ensuring diversification, risk management, compliance with regulatory and capital requirements, and alignment with corporate business objectives
Problem Asset Management: Work with asset managers to develop strategies for handling underperforming or problem assets; brief senior management on material issues and recommend corrective actions
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leverage support from the investment team’s data, analytics, and operations functions to enhance decision-making and oversight processes
Senior Management Reporting: Prepare and deliver succinct, insightful updates and recommendations to senior leadership regarding asset manager performance, market developments, and portfolio risks
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Investment managementAsset manager oversightCredit risk managementCFA charter holderCapital markets knowledgeLeadership skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingCollaboration skills

Required

Advanced degree in finance, economics, business, mathematics, or a related field
15+ years of relevant experience in investment management, with a focus on multi-asset portfolios, asset manager oversight, and credit risk management, preferably within insurance, reinsurance, or asset management environments
Proven experience managing investment teams
Proven experience managing multi-asset portfolios, including public and private asset classes
Experience at a life and annuity insurance or reinsurance company
Knowledge of liability-driven investing and understanding of asset-liability management (ALM)
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as U.S. statutory accounting and/or Bermuda insurance regulations
Deep understanding of capital markets, investment strategies, and risk-adjusted performance evaluation
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills; able to influence at all levels of the organization
Strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset
Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information
High ethical standards and a commitment to professional excellence
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing external partnerships

Preferred

CFA charter holder designation preferred

Company

Martello Re

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Martello Re is a reinsurer that offers reinsurance to life insurers and support in asset-intensive life insurance and annuity businesses.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Hamilton, Hamilton, BMU
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.martellore.com

H1B Sponsorship

Martello Re has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2024 (4)
2023 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.29B
2024-07-23Private Equity· $935M
2024-07-23Debt Financing· $360M

Leadership Team

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Dennis Ho
Chief Executive Officer
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Recent News

Business Wire
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Its Subsidiaries
2025-10-24
PR Newswire
Martello Re announces closing of $1.3 billion capital raise consisting of $935 million in equity and a $360 million upsize of the Company's credit facility
2024-12-28
Bloomberg
Martello Re Seeks at Least $800 Million of New Equity
2024-05-21
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