ILS Analyst / Associate

Aon; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance firm seeks an ILS Analyst / Associate to join Aon Securities. This role plays a crucial part in executing insurance-linked securitizations, collaborating with industry leaders, and driving strategic initiatives. Candidates should have a solid background in insurance-linked securities and possess strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, while being prepared to thrive in a dynamic work environment full of opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Agile working environment

Continuous learning culture

Inclusive workforce

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years insurance linked securities, property reinsurance and / or debt capital markets experience.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts, analytics, math and statistics.
• Ability to flourish in a small, high pressure and intense work environment.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Experience manipulating and representing data sets.
• Knowledge of and interest in the (re)insurance market.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Presentation creation: develop and refine clear and articulate client offerings.
• Develop and refine financial models for the evaluation of certain securities transactions.
• Project management: assist in structuring and placing catastrophe bonds.
• Transaction documentation review.
• Support cross functional strategic projects.
• Maintain a comprehensive view of the market.
• Maintain market database information and create tools to communicate Aon’s market views.
• Develop deep knowledge of the overall insurance and reinsurance industry.

Skills

Insurance linked securities

Reinsurance

Debt capital markets

Financial concepts

Analytics

Math

Statistics

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Data manipulation

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Job description

ILS Analyst / Associate

Aon Securities, where boutique investment banking meets the dynamic global insurance industry. As the investment banking arm of Aon, the largest reinsurance broker, Aon Securities is at the forefront of insurance linked securities.

We serve a diverse clientele across the P&C insurance value chain and you'll be instrumental in executing insurance-linked securitizations and driving critical strategic initiatives while collaborating with industry leaders across Aon and gain insights into the global (re)insurance industry.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like / Major responsibilities:

• Presentation creation: develop and refine clear and articulate client offerings, including outstanding market analyses
• Develop and refine financial models for the evaluation of certain securities transactions
• Project management: assist in structuring and placing catastrophe bonds or other insurance securitizations
• Transaction documentation review
• Support cross functional strategic projects and represent Aon Securities as a reliable partner and constant innovator in industry meetings, conferences and client presentations
• Maintain a comprehensive view of the market to educate and liaise with Aon colleagues and potential clients
• Maintain market database information and create tools to communicate Aon’s market views
• Develop deep knowledge of the overall insurance and reinsurance industry.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 2 to 5 years insurance linked securities, property reinsurance and / or debt capital markets experience
• Strong understanding of financial concepts, analytics, math and statistics
• Ability to flourish in a small, high pressure and intense work environment
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint is required, and experience with stochastic modelling concepts and output is preferred
• Experience manipulating and representing data sets
• Knowledge of and interest in the (re)insurance market, capital markets and understanding of the concepts and trends in the global financial markets
• Excellent writing and communication skills, ability to write and deliver clear, concise and coherent presentations and written responses to Requests for Proposals

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, [e-mail]

#li-In1 2564124 ILS Analyst / Associate

Aon Securities, where boutique investment banking meets the dynamic global insurance industry. As the investment banking arm of Aon, the largest reinsurance broker, Aon Securities is at the forefront of insurance linked securities.

We serve a diverse clientele across the P&C insurance value chain and you'll be instrumental in executing insurance-linked securitizations and driving critical strategic initiatives while collaborating with industry leaders across Aon and gain insights into the global (re)insurance industry.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like / Major responsibilities:

• Presentation creation: develop and refine clear and articulate client offerings, including outstanding market analyses
• Develop and refine financial models for the evaluation of certain securities transactions
• Project management: assist in structuring and placing catastrophe bonds or other insurance securitizations
• Transaction documentation review
• Support cross functional strategic projects and represent Aon Securities as a reliable partner and constant innovator in industry meetings, conferences and client presentations
• Maintain a comprehensive view of the market to educate and liaise with Aon colleagues and potential clients
• Maintain market database information and create tools to communicate Aon’s market views
• Develop deep knowledge of the overall insurance and reinsurance industry.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 2 to 5 years insurance linked securities, property reinsurance and / or debt capital markets experience
• Strong understanding of financial concepts, analytics, math and statistics
• Ability to flourish in a small, high pressure and intense work environment
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint is required, and experience with stochastic modelling concepts and output is preferred
• Experience manipulating and representing data sets
• Knowledge of and interest in the (re)insurance market, capital markets and understanding of the concepts and trends in the global financial markets
• Excellent writing and communication skills, ability to write and deliver clear, concise and coherent presentations and written responses to Requests for Proposals

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, [e-mail]

#li-In1