ECM Senior Analyst

CNA Hardy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

CNA Hardy is hiring an ECM Senior Analyst in our London office to lead portfolio-level catastrophe exposure analysis, supporting underwriting decisions and governance reporting within the Exposure Management team.

You will review catastrophe models, articulate key risk drivers, and work with senior stakeholders to influence portfolio decisions, while mentoring peers and improving analytics and tools.

Qualifications

• Catastrophe modelling expertise within the Lloyd’s or London Market.
• Portfolio-level judgement and governance capability.
• Strong ability to translate complex modelling outputs for non-technical stakeholders.
• Good understanding of underwriting, reinsurance structures and Lloyd’s exposure reporting frameworks.
• Organised, analytical, and confident engaging with senior stakeholders across underwriting, actuarial and risk.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio oversight: Produce and maintain portfolio-level exposure views and catastrophe loss roll-ups across Marine and Energy classes.
• Model analysis & challenge: Review, interpret and challenge catastrophe model outputs, articulating key risk drivers, movements and uncertainties.
• Exposure governance: Ensure data quality, robust assumptions and documentation, supporting governance and auditability of exposure management processes.
• Stakeholder & committee support: Prepare analysis, insights and papers for ECMG and RCC, influencing underwriting and portfolio decisions.
• Technical leadership & improvement: Act as a senior reference point, providing peer review and enhancing tools, processes and analytics.

Skills

Catastrophe modelling

Portfolio governance

Technical communication

Underwriting knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

At CNA Hardy, great people don’t just join us - they grow with us, lead with purpose, and help shape the future of our business and the industry.

We exist to help businesses navigate an unpredictable world and we do that through the expertise, integrity and commitment of our people. Every role contributes to protecting businesses, livelihoods and communities, giving our people the opportunity to make a meaningful and visible impact.

The Role

We are currently hiring for an ECM Senior Analyst in our London office to lead portfolio-level catastrophe exposure analysis, supporting underwriting decisions, risk appetite management and senior governance reporting, while acting as a key technical expert within the Exposure Management team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Portfolio oversight: Produce and maintain portfolio-level exposure views and catastrophe loss roll-ups, with ownership across Marine and Energy classes
• Model analysis & challenge: Review, interpret and challenge catastrophe model outputs, clearly articulating key risk drivers, movements and uncertainties
• Exposure governance: Ensure data quality, robust assumptions and documentation, supporting strong governance and auditability of exposure management processes
• Stakeholder & committee support: Prepare analysis, insights and papers for senior forums including ECMG and RCC, influencing underwriting and portfolio decisions
• Technical leadership & improvement: Act as a senior reference point, providing peer review and enhancing tools, processes and analytics to improve insight and efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• Catastrophe modelling expertise: Proven experience in catastrophe modelling and exposure management within the Lloyd’s or London Market
• Portfolio-level judgement: Ability to operate at portfolio and governance level, applying critical thinking and constructive challenge
• Technical communication skills: Strong capability to translate complex modelling outputs into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Market & regulatory knowledge: Good understanding of underwriting, reinsurance structures and Lloyd’s exposure reporting frameworks
• Organisation & stakeholder management: Highly organised, analytical and confident engaging with senior stakeholders across underwriting, actuarial and risk

Why Join CNA Hardy?

Our workplace is dynamic, challenging and ever evolving, here your voice matters and you can make a difference. We celebrate individuality and inclusivity, ensuring everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to share ideas and perspectives.

Our employees and their families are important to us. That’s why we offer flexible hybrid working and a competitive compensation and benefits package. We also invest in your growth through learning, mentoring, and clear development pathways, recognising and rewarding performance and the behaviours that drive success. We recognise that the development of skills and experiences is crucial for our people to achieve their aspirations and reach their full potential.

The Company

CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets. We offer a highly specialised and comprehensive portfolio of innovative and market leading products. Coverage is available to businesses of all sizes for domestic, international and global exposures.