Insurance Rating Analyst (French/Russian)

Intertek Holding Deutschland GmbH; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company based in London is seeking a primary analyst specializing in credit assessments for (re)insurers. This role requires experienced professionals with a strong background in financial analysis and knowledge of the insurance market. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing to market intelligence. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and possess excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a minimum Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in the insurance market and financial analysis is essential.
• Fluency in English, with knowledge of Russian or French advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit assessments and produce documentation to support decision-making.
• Engage with (re)insurers and present analyses in rating committees.
• Monitor portfolios and develop industry knowledge regarding key trends.

Skills

Knowledge of insurance market

Financial analysis

Professional relationship management

Organisational skills

Time management

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree

MSc, MBA, CFA, ACA, ACCA, Actuarial qualifications

Job description

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. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to 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 and Experience

• Developed knowledge of the insurance market and principles of finance and accounting
• Experience of conducting 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
• Experience of developing and managing professional relationships with external stakeholders
• Bring new ideas and solutions to the table and constantly seek knowledge
• Must demonstrate ability to manage own time efficiently and effectively, and be able to multitask, absorb ideas and facts quickly, while maintaining a strict eye for detail
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills

Language Requirement

• Fluency (written and spoken) in one of the following languages is an advantage: Russian or French
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor degree is a minimum entry requirement
• Additional relevant professional qualifications are an advantage (MSc, MBA, CFA, ACA/ACCA, Actuarial, etc.)