Insurance Rating Analyst (French/Russian)

OU Health; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a primary analyst to conduct credit assessments on (re)insurers. The role involves producing detailed documentation, participating in rating committees, and contributing to market intelligence through developed professional relationships. Candidates should have a strong background in finance, insurance principles, and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree is required.
• Additional professional qualifications like MSc, MBA, CFA, ACA/ACCA are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality credit assessments on insurer portfolios.
• Interact with senior management for credit assessments.
• Analyze key trends affecting assigned portfolio.

Skills

Financial analysis

Knowledge of insurance market

Organisational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree

MSc or MBA

CFA

ACA/ACCA

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.)