State Life jobs in Pakistan | Latest November 2026 vacancies

State Life is one of the biggest life and health insurance company in Pakistan, they requires a Chief Investment Officer (CIO). The role is for an experienced finance professional who can lead the corporation’s investment function. Please read the job details provided below. If you are interested in working with one of the biggest companies of Pakistan then apply now for the state life jobs in Pakistan.

Job Description

State Life is looking for a “dynamic and results oriented” professional to fill the post of Chief Investment Officer. The job is offered on a contract basis for an initial period of two years, and it can be extended on basis of good performance and agreement between candidate and employer.

The CIO will lead the investment function and be responsible for generating profits while managing the corporation’s assets and liabilities. The main duties are as follows

• Directing and controlling the investment function of the corporation
• Developing long-term and short-term investment strategies to build the right mix of asset classes
• Monitor strategies regularly and also check that they still suit changing economic conditions
• Assessing and interpreting financial information and market indicators before choosing investment opportunities
• Leading the implementation of investments, including processes, procedures and the selection of investment products
• Overseeing fund performance against targets set by the Investment Committee, Board or management
• Holding regular Investment Committee meetings and recording the decisions made
• Keeping up with market trends and sharing insights and findings with the Board and management
• Overseeing the selection of securities and debt instruments, and deciding how much to allocate to each based on fundamental research, sector analysis and available liquidity
• Developing a reliable system to calculate rate of return and investment performance over time
• Advising the Board and management on improving investment-related disclosures in the books of accounts

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates willing to apply for the post must have following to be eligible for the job

Education

Candidates must have one of the following degrees to be eligible for the post:

• A Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics or Business Administration, or
• A professional qualification of FCA, FCCA or FCMA

Candidate with a CFA certification will be a plus and preferred over other.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years

Work Experience

• At least 10 years of experience and a leading role in both the fixed income and equity markets
• Strong command of financial modeling and forecasting trends across multiple sectors and investment instruments
• Understanding of accounting policies and practices related to investments in general, and the insurance sector in particular (this specific experience will be an advantage for the candidate)

Benefits of the Job

Following are the benefits of the job

• A top leadership position. You would head the investment function at Pakistan’s largest life and health insurer.
• The CIO works with the Investment Committee, the Board and senior management, this provides direct access to decision makers.
• Broad exposure. The role spans equities, fixed income, debt instruments and multiple sectors.
• Working with government institute on higher level
• 2 years of contract will ensure the safety of job with good performance.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from State Life’s career page, the link is provided in application link section
2. Fill in the form completely, with full details of your experience.
3. Attach copies of your degrees, along with your experience certificates.
4. Attach a copy of your CNIC.
5. Send the complete application to the address below by 16th November
6. No online applications are welcome

Applications will not be submitted if its not on the form mentioned above or provided in the application link. Incomplete applications will also not be accepted and supporting documents must be attached.

Contact Information

Application form submission address and phone numbers for further information or any other queries are given below.

• Send applications to: Divisional Head (HR & A) State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan 5th Floor, Principal Office, State Life Building # 9, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi
• Contact Number: 021-99202865 and 021-99204525

Important notes:

No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates that appear in the test or interview. Please check other local jobs or overseas and apply if you are eligible.