Investor Relations Administrator jobs in Iowa

UFG is currently seeking a Corporate Development & Investor Relations Manager to support the Head of Corporate Development and Investor Relations across the full range of departmental responsibilities.  This role will lead analysis and cross-functional execution of strategies across key disciplines including investor relations, corporate development, rating agency relationships, investment portfolio management, and capital management.

Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate execution of key elements of quarterly earnings process, including coordination of business unit insights, developing peer analysis, updating disclosures, and leading ad-hoc analysis that support UFG senior leadership and external investors
• Lead execution of key aspects of UFG capital management strategy including collaborating with key partners in analysis of enterprise capital and return targets, development of granular business performance targets, and assessment of enterprise strategies to improve capital adequacy and risk-adjusted return
• Develop deep understanding of rating agency capital models and methods, lead and coordinate analysis of impact of business strategies with rating agency and UFG economic capital models in partnership with ERM
• Support key investment portfolio management functions including the development and execution of portfolio performance monitoring, analysis of economic and market conditions and impact across UFG business model, and UFG portfolio strategies
• Play a key role in developing and executing UFG corporate development strategies
• Leverage and develop leadership skills by collaborating with internal and external partners, conducting rigorous analysis, effectively communicate complex concepts, and influence actions that support UFG profitable growth

Qualifications: 

Education: 

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or related area
• MBA or other advanced degree beneficial

Experience: 

• Minimum five years of experience in insurance or financial industry relevant to role

Knowledge, skills & abilities: 

• Strong financial acumen and knowledge of financial statements
• Intellectual curiosity
• Ability to quickly learn technical concepts
• Ability to simplify complex topics, present to, and influence multiple levels of leadership
• Ability to balance and lead execution of multiple priorities across multiple functional areas
• Strong analysis skills with both depth and high-quality of analysis
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions:

• General Office Environment
• Occasional travel opportunities