Rating Analyst - A.M. Best Europe - Rating Services Ltd

A.M. Best Europe - Rating Services Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a primary analyst to conduct high-quality credit assessments for a portfolio of (re)insurers. This role involves regular interaction with senior management, conducting financial analysis, and presenting findings at rating committees. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the insurance market and possess excellent organisational skills. The position offers opportunities for international travel and requires fluency in English, with additional language skills in Russian or French being advantageous. Join a dynamic team and contribute to insightful market intelligence!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; additional qualifications are advantageous.
• Experience in financial analysis within the insurance or financial services sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit assessments and produce documentation for (re)insurers.
• Interact with senior management to gather relevant information.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Insurance Market Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Organisational Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MSc/MBA/CFA/ACA/ACCA

Job description

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.)