Ciaran Carr, Cfa Email & Phone Number

United States

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Relocating to the US with L&G as a Solutions Strategist, I was promoted to Senior Solutions Strategist in March 2018. As a key contributor to the growth of the LDI business in the US, I engage proactively with consultants, plan sponsors and potential customers to develop bespoke investment solutions that effectively meet client needs. Leveraging more than 10 years of experience in LDI portfolio construction and asset management, I help disseminate thought leadership to the wider investment and client community. As part of a team, I work collaboratively with business stakeholders on solution design, product development, risk management and regulatory issues to ensure the provision of important information to our clients. I also lead a team of 3 and have taken an active role in LGIMA’s graduate training and development. Selected achievements include: - Helped to design and launch LGIMA’s LDI Pooled Funds, enabling many more of our customers to access customized plans in a cost-effective manner;- Applied expertise in LDI to support the development of a broader LGIMA liquidity solution equipping pension plans with improved liquidity protection during market stress;- Selected as part of an 8-person leadership program and as Department Lead for the launch of LGIMA’s inaugural graduate program (2019).

Bermuda

Asked to step into the role of Interim CIO to support the organization in its objective to enter the European reinsurance market, I relocated to support the creation of a new hub in Bermuda. Over a period of three months, I conducted extensive research into the market and broader regulatory environment, working closely with the local and London-based teams to determine pricing and product impacts in the creation of a new investment strategy. - Led the development and presentation of the initial investment strategy to the L&G Re Board;- Maintained a BAU role within L&G Re by leading on Investment Strategy;- Supported the development of a new office in Bermuda.

London, United Kingdom

As a member of the LDI Portfolio Construction team, my primary function was to structure and implement client LDI portfolios during a period of rapid growth. Focused on constructing strategies to mitigate risks while meeting client (UK and European pension scheme) objectives, this role required a strong understanding of macro-level market conditions, risk positions and portfolio structuring and a high level of attention to detail. Working at the leading edge of LDI product development, I contributed to the creation and evaluation of trade ideas (Active LDI) and bespoke risk solutions. - Supported the development of LGIM’s highly successful Active LDI offering as an LDI subject matter expert, meeting emerging client needs for a more flexible LDI product;- Facilitated the implementation of Active LDI to high profile clients across Europe and the UK as a conduit to the client management team;- Led a number of large strategic hedging projects for pension risk transfer deals for L&G’s annuity book, requiring complex asset and liability analysis.

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom