Account Executive, Transactional Operations

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Hamilton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Artex is seeking an Account Executive in Transaction Operations to oversee day-to-day operations for a sophisticated reinsurance portfolio within Artex Capital Solutions. You’ll handle contract administration, collateral management, investor reporting, and project delivery, while supervising team members and coordinating with brokers and investors.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely communication, and ongoing enhancement of processes and reports to support leadership and clients.

Qualifications

• University degree or reinsurance designation preferred.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communications in client service environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently and collaborate across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Power BI or Business Objects experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a team of Transaction Operations professionals for a large reinsurance portfolio.
• Maintain and enhance investor, reinsurance trustee and broker relationships.
• Provide timely, accurate reporting to investors and leadership using Artex systems.
• Draft, execute and record reinsurance, trust and shareholder agreements.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure smooth deal flow.
• Support refreshment of Underwriting Guidelines, Processes and Procedures.
• Oversee trust account actions and documentation for openings, collateral investment and closings.
• Assist in management of Transaction Operations mailboxes and tasks.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

University degree or Reinsurance designation

Tools

Power BI

Business Objects

Job description

Introduction

At Artex, we reimagine what risk management can be and we do it with bold thinking, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible. As part of our global team, you’ll help clients navigate complex risks through creative, forward-looking solutions that go beyond the expected. This is a place where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and no two days look the same. We’re a community of confidently curious problem-solvers, opportunity seizers, and collaborative thinkers, working together to challenge convention and shape the future of our industry. Here, you’ll be supported to explore your potential, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Overview

The Account Executive, Transaction Operations will report directly to the Vice President, Transaction Operations within Artex Capital Solutions and will have responsibility for all day-to-day operational aspects of a large, sophisticated reinsurance portfolio comprising Insurance Linked Securities companies and segregated account transactions. The role encompasses all aspects of reinsurance contract administration, management of collateral, investor and management reporting and project management.

How you'll make an impact

• Contribute to a team of Transaction Operations professionals providing the operational support for a large, sophisticated reinsurance portfolio of Insurance Linked Securities companies and segregated account transactions, including the supervision, oversight and training of direct reports.
• Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of investor, reinsurance trustee and broker relationships.
• Contribute to the provision of and strive to constantly improve the structure and quality of reporting to investors and Artex leadership by providing accurate and timely information, leveraging Artex and third-party systems.
• Ensure prompt drafting, execution and recording in Artex systems of reinsurance, trust and shareholder agreements, including all aspects of reinsurance agreement execution, endorsement, commutation and novation.
• Liaise with appropriate internal and external stakeholders such as Artex Financial Reporting, and Compliance teams, brokers and investors to ensure smooth deal flow.
• Support the ongoing refreshment of Underwriting Guidelines, Processes and Procedures.
• Review reinsurance trust agreement language, including Reg 114 Trusts, coordinating with brokers and reinsureds as required and oversee documentation for trust opening, collateral investment, maintenance, ongoing reporting and account closing processes.
• Ensure trust account withdrawal notices are drafted and executed promptly to enable payments to be made in a smooth, timely manner to investors and/or beneficiaries.
• Participate in Business Transformation projects as directed by the EVP, Director, Insurance Management Services and EVP, Head of Product & Service Delivery.
• Assist in the management of Transaction Operations mailboxes and allocation / management of tasks within these or other workflow management systems.
• Strive for the highest quality of client service; promptly identifying, escalating and resolving any issues, as required.

About you

• University degree or Reinsurance designation preferred.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and improvement required, as evidenced by professional courses and examinations being pursued.
• Excellent, professional written and verbal communications skills in client service environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and ability to produce accurate and complete work to meet tight deadlines.
• Enthusiastic and strongly motivated self-starter.
  Ability to work independently and collaborate with colleagues within and across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with working knowledge of reporting tools such as
• Power BI or Business Objects is beneficial.