Job Description
Carry out credit analysis on a portfolio of (re)insurers under the guidance and support of an analytical team leader
- Location: London
- Category: Finance
- Type: Permanent
Responsibilities:
- As the primary analyst, the candidate will take responsibility for timely and high-quality credit assessments on a portfolio of (re)insurers, as well as producing accurate and informative documentation to support the credit decision
- Regular interaction with senior management of (re)insurers and requirement to attend company meetings, with support from more senior colleagues, to obtain relevant information to support the credit assessment
- Conduct on-going surveillance of assigned portfolios and develop industry knowledge, including the identification of key trends and issues that may affect the assigned portfolio of (re)insurers
- Present analysis at rating committee, participate in rating committees of other analysts, and contribute to internal discussions regarding the state of the (re)insurance markets and rating issues
- Occasional international travelling will be required for this role
- Bachelor’s degree is a minimum entry requirement
- Additional relevant professional qualifications are an advantage (MBA, CFA, ACA/ACCA, Actuarial, etc.)
- Developed knowledge of the insurance market and principles of finance and accounting
- Experience of conducting financial analysis, ideally within the insurance industry, financial services sector, or a financial services consultancy firm
- Experience of developing and managing professional relationships with external stakeholders