Financial Analyst (Russian speaker)

AM Best; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks a Rating Analyst to conduct credit analysis and assign ratings for (re)insurers. The successful candidate will collaborate with an analytical team in London and ensure high-quality assessments while interacting with industry stakeholders. The role requires fluency in Russian and strong communication skills in English, with occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• Developed knowledge of the insurance market and principles of finance and accounting.
• Experience within insurance, actuarial, or IFRS 17 is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely and high-quality credit assessments on a portfolio of (re)insurers.
• Regular interaction with senior management of (re)insurers to support credit assessments.
• Present analysis at rating committees and contribute to discussions regarding market issues.

Skills

Financial analysis

Knowledge of insurance market

Job description

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Job Purpose

As a rating analyst, you will carry out credit analysis and assign ratings on a portfolio of (re)insurers under the guidance and support of an analytical team leader.

AM Best’s London analytical team works closely with its other offices in the US, Europe and Asia, and is itself supported by a wider business function in London. The team consists of approximately 20 analytical staff, within which there is a broad array of expertise, and is responsible for AM Best’s ratings in the London, European (ex-EU), Bermuda, Middle Eastern, African, and CIS market

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.
• 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 Required

• Developed knowledge of the insurance market and principles of finance and accounting.
• Conducted 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.

Language Required

• Fluency (written and spoken) in Russian is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Analyst

• Industries

  Insurance

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