Senior OCIO & ALM Advisory Manager (m/f/d) for Germany

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For our branch in Frankfurt am Main, GenAM is seeking a technically strong and client-facing OCIO & ALM professional to support the build-out of its OCIO and corporate pension business in Germany and Austria.
The role combines advanced ALM modelling, regulatory expertise and fiduciary/OCIO structuring, with selective involvement in client development and sales channel activation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

OCIO & Fiduciary Mandate Management

• Take responsibility for the ongoing coordination and servicing of OCIO mandates, including strategic asset allocation, governance and implementation oversight
• Support and develop fiduciary / OCIO structures in Germany, including collaboration with KVG platforms and external partners
• Contribute to the expansion of OCIO capabilities and internal know-how transfer

ALM Advisory & Modelling

• Independently conduct Asset-Liability Management (ALM) studies using internal and external tools (e.g. Conning, GenAM frameworks)
• Analyse liability structures and cash flow profiles of German institutional investors, including:
  Pensionsfonds
  Pensionskassen
  Versorgungswerke
  Corporate pension (CTA / trust structures)
• Develop strategic asset allocation and risk-return optimisation concepts aligned with client constraints and objectives
• Position ALM advisory as an entry point for broader OCIO and asset management mandates
  
  

Regulatory & Structural Expertise

• Ensure all advisory solutions are fully aligned with German regulatory frameworks, in particular:
  Versicherungsaufsichtsgesetz (VAG)
  Anlageverordnung (AnlV)
  Pensionsfonds-Aufsichtsverordnung (PFAV)
  BaFin Rundschreiben (e.g. RS 11/2017 (VA))
  Investment Tax Act (InvStG)
  Kapitalanlagegesetzbuch (KAGB)
• Translate regulatory constraints into portfolio construction and ALM solutions
• Support clients in navigating regulatory requirements within OCIO and fiduciary setups

Corporate Pension Platform (bAV) Development

• Contribute to the development of an integrated bAV platform combining:
  CTA / Treuhand solutions
  Pension fund structures
• Support project management and structuring of pension solutions for corporate clients
• Act as internal expert for German occupational pension systems and their investment implications

Collaboration & Internal Integration

• Work closely with investment teams, risk specialists, client services and product development
• Support the creation of standardised solution frameworks and client presentations
• Contribute to knowledge building within the organisation on OCIO and ALM topics

Selective Business Development & Client Interaction

• Support senior sales colleagues in technical client discussions and pitches
• Contribute to the development of sales channels (e.g. corporate clients, EB network, partners)
• Leverage existing knowledge of the German bAV / pension market to support targeted client engagement
• Participate in client meetings, RfPs and advisory processes

The successful candidate combines strong quantitative and regulatory expertise with practical experience in OCIO / fiduciary setups and institutional client advisory in Germany.

Core Qualifications

• University degree in finance, economics, mathematics or a related field
• Significant experience in institutional asset management, ALM advisory or OCIO/fiduciary management

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Strong ALM modelling skills, including experience with liability-driven investment frameworks
• Proven experience analysing German pension liabilities (Pensionsfonds, Pensionskassen, Versorgungswerke, CTA structures)
• In-depth knowledge of relevant German regulatory frameworks (VAG, AnlV, PFAV, RS 11/2017 (VA), InvStG, KAGB)
• Experience structuring or working within Fiduciary / OCIO setups in Germany, ideally involving a KVG platform
• Familiarity with strategic asset allocation, risk modelling and multi-asset portfolio construction

Market & Client Experience

• Solid understanding of the German institutional and bAV market landscape
• Initial or moderate experience in client interaction and sales processes, including:
  Supporting pitches / RfPs
  Working with consultants or institutional decision-makers
  Understanding relevant sales channels
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage and align internal and external stakeholders across functions and seniority levels

Personal Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable client solutions
• Structured and solution-oriented working style
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluent German and English required

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