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The Director, Investment Finance leads the financial analysis, planning, forecasting, and reporting activities supporting the organization’s investment portfolio. This role partners closely with Finance, Treasury, Actuarial, and Investment teams to provide strategic financial insights, support investment and business objectives, strengthen risk management, optimize capital deployment, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
Role Responsibilities:
- Lead the annual investment portfolio financial planning and quarterly forecasting process, including development of key assumptions and coordination with business leaders
- Partner with actuarial, finance treasury and other business functions to understand financial results and incorporate operating trends into forecasts and plans.
- Lead preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for senior management with clear and concise analysis of financial performance, including key trends, risks, opportunities, and forward-looking implications.
- Establish and monitor key financial and operating metrics used to evaluate company and business-unit performance.
- Key contributor to the company’s Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) and Valuation Committee processes, including coordination of data, assumptions, analysis, documentation, and appropriate governance.
- Serve as the owner of certain key SOX controls within Finance, ensuring controls are appropriately designed, executed, documented, and supported.
Minimum Role Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred
- At least 8 years of progressive finance, accounting, or related experience, including experience supporting investments or investment-related financial activities
- At least 6 years of prior management or leadership experience leading teams
- Previous experience in insurance, asset management, or another complex, regulated financial environment preferred
- Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and the interaction between operating performance and financial results.
- Knowledge of applicable financial and regulatory reporting standards, including GAAP and STAT
The range for this position is $129,500 to $215,700. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles.
Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- MBA or relevant professional certification such as CFA or CPA
- At least 8 years of progressive finance, accounting, or related experience
- Experience supporting investments or investment-related financial activities
- At least 6 years of prior management or leadership experience leading teams
- Experience in insurance, asset management, or another complex, regulated financial environment
- Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
- Understanding of the relationship between operating performance and financial results
- Knowledge of applicable financial and regulatory reporting standards, including GAAP and STAT
Kemper Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kemper and has not been reviewed or approved by Kemper.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is paired with an Employee Stock Purchase Program, and an HSA employer contribution is noted for the HDHP option. These features strengthen long-term savings and financial security beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, an EAP, and wellness programs. While plan costs vary by option and location, the breadth of core coverage is a clear pillar of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, sick time, and paid volunteer time are available alongside paid parental leave and other leave programs. This scope supports time away for rest, family needs, and community engagement.
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The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $15 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Auto, Personal Insurance, Life and Health brands. Kemper serves over 6.6 million policies, is represented by approximately 34,000 agents and brokers, and has approximately 10,000 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.
