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Insurance Rating Analyst (French/Russian)

Posted 6 hours 53 minutes ago by NACBA

Permanent

Not Specified

Other

London, United Kingdom

Job Description

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
Contribute to external presentations, seminars and the writing and research of external specialist reports commenting on key market issues and trends. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to develop a network of contacts in the (re)insurance market (including clients, brokers and other stakeholders) for the purpose of developing market intelligence
Occasional international travelling will be required for this role.

Skills and Experience

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 within insurance, actuarial or IFRS 17 is an advantage
Experience of developing and managing professional relationships with external stakeholders
Bring new ideas and solutions to the table and constantly seek knowledge
Must demonstrate ability to manage own time efficiently and effectively, and be able to multitask, absorb ideas and facts quickly, while maintaining a strict eye for detail
Excellent organisational and administrative skills

Language Requirement

Fluency (written and spoken) in one of the following languages is an advantage: Russian or French
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor degree is a minimum entry requirement
Additional relevant professional qualifications are an advantage (MSc, MBA, CFA, ACA/ACCA, Actuarial, etc.)