Eoin Elliffe
About Eoin Elliffe
Eoin Elliffe serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Global Annuity Hedging at Aegon, where he has worked since 2016. He possesses extensive experience in financial services, particularly in asset-liability management and hedging strategies across various insurance products.
Work at Transamerica
Eoin Elliffe serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Global Annuity Hedging at Transamerica, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he leads a department that focuses on Asset-Liability Management (ALM) and hedging activities for various insurance products, including life, health, global annuities, pensions, and retirement plans. His expertise in global annuity hedging plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial stability of Transamerica's offerings.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before his tenure at Transamerica, Eoin Elliffe held several significant positions in the financial services sector. He worked at Lincoln Financial Group as a Quantitative Strategist and later as Head of Equity Risk Management and Head of Strategy and Analytics from 2009 to 2015. His earlier experience includes serving as a Senior Quantitative Analyst at RBC Insurance and as Director of Modelling Analytics at Man Group. These roles contributed to his extensive knowledge in risk management and quantitative analysis.
Education and Expertise
Eoin Elliffe has a solid educational background in science and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Dublin City University, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy in Astrophysics from the University of Glasgow. He further enhanced his qualifications by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School. His educational achievements support his expertise in asset-liability management and hedging strategies within the insurance industry.
Background in Quantitative Analysis
Eoin Elliffe has a strong foundation in quantitative analysis, which he developed through various roles in the financial sector. His experience as a Senior Quantitative Analyst at RBC Insurance and as a Quantitative Strategist at Lincoln Financial Group highlights his analytical skills. His work has focused on developing strategies to manage asset-liability mismatches and hedging risks, contributing to the overall stability of financial products.