What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP/Director, Portfolio Strategy and Management - Liberty Mutual Investments position at Liberty Mutual Insurance Group?
Private Markets Strategy & Analysis Drive in-depth private markets performance measurement, attribution analysis and benchmark comparisons (e.g., IRR, TVPI, DPI, PME, etc) to evaluate portfolio health and inform forward-looking projections. Provide leadership and guidance on the rapidly evolving private credit landscape with a particular focus on benchmarking and comparative analysis datasets for private credit as well as other relevant peer comparisons across the full private markets portfolio. Support the continued development and evolution of management reporting with an initial deep focus on quarterly results and detailed performance reporting and analysis. Deliver real-time analysis and actionable insights to guide portfolio and investment decisions by synthesizing private market datasets and tools with academic research and external market perspectives Leverage latest technology, programming, and data visualization tools to improve analytical processes, optimize workflows, and enhance decision-making capabilities, often developing prototypes and MVP tools including leveraging AI to aid in prototyping and ideation Partner with Product, Data, and Technology teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring analytical practices are fully documented and institutionalized Build robust relationships across LMI's investment, operations, and corporate functions, acting as a trusted partner who promotes innovation, critical thinking, and cross-functional alignment Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy Communicate complex analytical findings clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including investment committees, senior management, and external partners Continuously challenge the status quo by identifying inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and driving the team toward best-in-class standards Required Bachelor's degree from a leading institution in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred 10-15 years of progressive experience in private markets investing, portfolio management, investment and performance analytics, or related functions within asset management, institutional investing, or private equity/credit Deep understanding of the investment lifecycle for private markets investments Deep understanding of private markets performance measurement, attribution methodologies, and benchmark comparisons across private equity, private credit, real estate, and energy & infrastructure Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with the ability to distill complex analysis into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop talent while managing multiple high-priority deliverables with a high degree of quality and accuracy Strong collaborative orientation with a track record of building effective partnerships across investment, technology, and operations teams CFA, CAIA, or other relevant professional designations Experience across the private credit spectrum, including direct strategies such as structured products (ABS, CMBS, CLOs, RMBS), direct lending, & opportunistic lending as well as various forms of fund investments (BDC, RNF, SMAs/IMAs etc.) Experience with portfolio construction optimization, risk modeling, and scenario analysis frameworks Proficiency in Python and SQL, with hands-on experience using core scientific computing libraries (pandas, NumPy, SciPy) for data transformation, analysis, and modeling. Background in institutional asset-liability management or insurance investment management Demonstrates strong AI literacy and uses AI-enabled tools to enhance speed, accuracy, and insight generation while maintaining sound judgment and compliance with governance standards