State Life Insurance Corporation Jobs 2026 – Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan · Karachi, Pakistan

STATE LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION JOBS 2026 – CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER (CIO) INTRODUCTION State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan is seeking to hire a dynamic and results oriented professional as "Chief Investment Officer (CIO)", through an advertisement published in the Daily Dawn on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The position is on a Contract Basis initially for a period of two (02) years and extendable for further period, if deemed fit with mutual consent. Candidates are required to apply through the prescribed application form, which can be downloaded from the website of State Life, and complete application forms may be sent to the Divisional Head (HR & A), Karachi within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement, i.e. by 16 November 2026. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION According to the advertisement, State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan is "Pakistan's Largest Life & Health Insurer". Applications for the post of Chief Investment Officer (CIO) are to be sent to the Divisional Head (HR & A), State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan, 5th Floor, Principal Office, State Life Building # 9, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi (Advertisement reference: PID (K)1431/26). JOB OVERVIEW This advertisement announces the position of Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan, on contract basis initially for two (02) years, extendable for further period if deemed fit with mutual consent. The aspiring candidate should possess a Master's Degree in Finance / Economics / Accounting / Statistics / Business Administration OR hold professional qualification of FCA, FCCA or FCMA (CFA certification would be an additional advantage), with minimum ten (10) years' experience in fixed income as well as equity market in a leading role. The maximum age limit is 56 years. As Chief Investment Officer, the selected candidate will direct, lead and control the Investment Function to generate profits while managing the asset and liability structure of the Corporation; develop long-term and short-term investment strategies; periodically monitor investment strategies; assess and interpret financial information before determining investment opportunities; lead all aspects of investment implementation; oversee the performance of the fund with regard to targets established by the Investment Committee / Board / Management; conduct meetings with the Investment Committee; oversee the selection of suitable securities and debt instruments for investment; develop a reliable system for calculating the rate of return earned / investment performance; and provide expert advice to the management / Board on investment related disclosures in the books of accounts. VACANT POSTS S.No | Post Name | No. of Posts | Qualification | Experience | Age Limit | Pay / Salary | BPS 1 | Chief Investment Officer (CIO) | Not Mentioned in Advertisement | Master's Degree in Finance / Economics / Accounting / Statistics / Business Administration OR professional qualification of FCA, FCCA or FCMA (CFA certification would be an additional advantage) | Minimum ten (10) years' experience in fixed income as well as equity market in a leading role; strong grip on financial modeling, valuations and forecasting trends across multiple sectors and investment instruments; understanding of accounting policies and practices pertaining to investments in general and the insurance sector in particular shall be an advantage | Maximum age limit = 56 years | Not Mentioned in Advertisement | Not Mentioned in Advertisement JOB DETAILS Organization | State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan Job Sector | Government Job Type | Contract Basis (initially two (02) years, extendable for further period, if deemed fit with mutual consent) Country | Pakistan Province | Sindh City | Karachi Education | Master's Degree in Finance / Economics / Accounting / Statistics / Business Administration OR FCA, FCCA or FCMA (CFA certification would be an additional advantage) Experience | Minimum ten (10) years' experience in fixed income as well as equity market in a leading role Gender | Not Mentioned in Advertisement Age Limit | Maximum 56 years Salary | Not Mentioned in Advertisement Employment Type | Contract Application Method | By post — prescribed application form (downloadable from the State Life website) with copies of certificates/degrees, experience certificates and CNIC copy, sent to Divisional Head (HR & A), Karachi Newspaper | Dawn Advertisement Date | 1 November 2026 Application Deadline | 16 November 2026 (within 15 days from the date of publication of the advertisement, as stated in the advertisement) Advertisement Reference | PID (K)1431/26 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA - Qualification: Master's Degree in Finance / Economics / Accounting / Statistics / Business Administration OR hold professional qualification of FCA, FCCA or FCMA (CFA certification would be an additional advantage). - Experience: minimum ten (10) years' experience in fixed income as well as equity market in a leading role. - The candidate should have strong grip on financial modeling, valuations and forecasting trends across multiple sectors and investment instruments. - Understanding accounting policies and practices pertaining to investments in general and the insurance sector in particular, shall be an advantage. - Age limit: maximum age limit = 56 years. HOW TO APPLY Candidates are required to apply through the prescribed application form. Follow these steps: - Download the prescribed application form from the website of State Life on URL: https://statelife.com.pk/en/page/career - Fill the application form completely, with details of experience. - Attach copies of certificates / degrees along with experience certificates and a copy of CNIC. - Send the complete application form to: Divisional Head (HR & A), State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan, 5th Floor, Principal Office, State Life Building # 9, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi. - The application must reach within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement, i.e. by 16 November 2026. APPLICATION DEADLINE Complete application forms may be sent within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement. As the advertisement was published on 1 November 2026, the last date to apply for this State Life job is 16 November 2026. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS - Candidates are required to apply through the prescribed application form which can be downloaded from the website of State Life on URL: https://statelife.com.pk/en/page/career - Send copies of certificates / degrees along with experience certificates with application form. - Complete application forms with details of experience alongwith copy of CNIC may be sent on the given address within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement. - The position is on a Contract Basis initially for a period of two (02) years and extendable for further period, if deemed fit with mutual consent. - No TA/DA will be admissible for test/interview. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q1: How can I apply for the State Life Chief Investment Officer (CIO) post? Download the prescribed application form from https://statelife.com.pk/en/page/career, fill it, attach copies of certificates/degrees, experience certificates and CNIC copy, and send it to the Divisional Head (HR & A), State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan, 5th Floor, Principal Office, State Life Building # 9, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi, within 15 days of publication of the advertisement. Q2: What is the last date to apply? The last date is 16 November 2026 (within 15 days from the date of publication of the advertisement on 1 November 2026). Q3: What qualification is required for the CIO post? A Master's Degree in Finance / Economics / Accounting / Statistics / Business Administration OR professional qualification of FCA, FCCA or FCMA. CFA certification would be an additional advantage. Q4: How much experience is required? Minimum ten (10) years' experience in fixed income as well as equity market in a leading role. Q5: What is the age limit? The maximum age limit is 56 years. Q6: Is this a permanent position? No. The position is on a Contract Basis initially for a period of two (02) years and extendable for further period, if deemed fit with mutual consent. CONCLUSION State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan Jobs 2026 offer a senior leadership opportunity — Chief Investment Officer (CIO) — at Pakistan's largest life and health insurer. If you hold a Master's degree in a relevant discipline or FCA/FCCA/FCMA, with at least ten years' experience in fixed income and equity markets in a leading role, send your application on the prescribed form to the Divisional Head (HR & A), Karachi before the last date, 16 November 2026, and review the original newspaper advertisement carefully before applying.