Financial Analyst

métier - Strategic HR Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Analyst (General Insurance) to support financial performance and pricing strategies. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis with a strong background in insurance. Proficiency in advanced Excel and data analysis is essential. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with various teams and contribute to business decisions across diversified insurance portfolios.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, preferably in general insurance.
• Strong understanding of insurance financial statements and IFRS 17 fundamentals.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, or actuarial exams in progress are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present financial reports highlighting key insurance KPIs.
• Support pricing and actuarial teams with product profitability analysis.
• Analyze claims data and assess reinsurance impacts.

Skills

Financial analysis expertise

Strong communication skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Data analysis (SQL or equivalent)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Science

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Title: Financial Analyst (General Insurance) – (willing to relocate within the GCC)

Industry: Insurance / Financial Services

About the Role

We are hiring a Financial Analyst (General Insurance) to join one of our leading clients in the GCC. This mid-level role is ideal for professionals with strong financial analysis expertise and prior exposure to the insurance sector. You will play a key role in analyzing financial performance, supporting pricing strategies, and providing insights that drive business decisions across diversified insurance portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present financial reports, highlighting key insurance KPIs (premiums, claims ratios, profitability).
• Support pricing and actuarial teams with product profitability analysis and modeling.
• Analyze claims data, track trends, and assess reinsurance impacts.
• Provide scenario-based financial insights to support strategic planning and new business initiatives.
• Collaborate with Underwriting, Actuarial, and Finance teams to align analysis with company strategy.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis to support senior management decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, preferably in general insurance.
• Strong understanding of insurance financial statements, solvency concepts, and IFRS 17 fundamentals.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and data analysis (SQL or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred

• Professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, CII, or actuarial exams in progress.
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and global insurance markets.
• Fluency in English (Arabic is an advantage).