AVP, Insurance Solutions Strategist

Position SummaryWe are looking for an intellectually curious and technically skilled Solutions Strategist to join our Insurance Solutions team in the Los Angeles office. The Strategist will analyze insurance capital frameworks, build capital models, develop capital efficient portfolio constructions, and create customized analyses for insurance clients. They will work closely with investment, sales, and solutions structuring teams to build insurance investment solutions leveraging all investment capabilities at TCW.Essential DutiesBuild global insurance capital models. For example, US NAIC RBC, US Basel III, Bermuda BSCR, Japan J-ICS, EU Solvency II, and the international ICSBuild analytical tools for insurance portfolio management, client service, and customized solutions structuring. For example, portfolio construction and optimization tools, portfolio management dashboards, capital efficient portfolio construction tools, and insurance scenario analysis toolsCreate customized analyses for insurance clientsWork with the Product Management and Client Service teams to systematize client reporting functionalitiesWork with the Risk Management team to leverage the risk infrastructure for the Insurance businessWork with the Engineering Solutions team to institutionalize the models and tools, and represent the business team to supervise production proceduresWork with software and data vendors to facilitate insurance solutions systems and processesRequired QualificationsAdvanced training in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or another highly technical fieldStrong knowledge in fixed incomeFamiliarity with insurance regulatory capital frameworksMinimum of two years professional experience in solutions structuring, quantitative analysis, or portfolio management in an investment management firm, an insurance company, or a bankMinimum of two years professional experience coding in Python and SQLPrior experience working in a data driven research environmentExperience with translating complex concepts and mathematical models into codeStrong and efficient research capabilities, with an ability to assess and analyze a wide range of financial and alternative data sourcesProfessional Skills QualificationsIntellectual curiosity: Strong capability to explore new and complex concepts and datasetsReliability: Motivated self-starter that needs minimal supervisionAdaptability: Comfortable with unstructured data that needs approximation, estimation, and judgementAnalytical capability: Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills as demonstrated by accurate, thorough, and creative analysesCommunication: Strong communication skills to interface with colleagues, clients, prospects, and consultantsDesired QualificationsCFA and FSA charter or candidacyPast experience using or creating credit default modelsPast experience with creating NLP, Machine Learning, and Generative AI tools in professional and/or academic settingsThis role requires candidates to work from a TCW office a minimum of four days a week. Flexibility for remote work is offered on one day, depending on business needs.Estimated Compensation:Base Salary: For a CA based positions, the base salary range is 180k – 200k. This represents base salary range only.Other Compensation:In addition to the base salary, this position will be eligible to be considered for an annual discretionary bonus.Benefits: Eligible for TCW’s comprehensive benefits package. #LI-JS1 #LI-Hybrid Job SummaryJob ID: 2026-2235Category: Insurance SolutionsDepartment: Insurance SolutionsType: Regular Full-Time