Rating Analyst (French/Russian)

AM Best; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled analyst to join its London team. In this role, you will conduct credit analysis and assign ratings for a diverse portfolio of (re)insurers. Collaborating with a talented team, you will engage with senior management and contribute to important discussions in the insurance market. This position offers the chance to develop your expertise while traveling internationally and presenting your findings to various stakeholders. If you are passionate about finance and the insurance industry, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles.
• Experience in financial analysis within the insurance sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit assessments and produce documentation for (re)insurers.
• Interact with senior management for credit assessment support.
• Develop industry knowledge and present analysis at rating committees.

Skills

Knowledge of the insurance market

Financial analysis

Experience with IFRS 17

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

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Leading and Attracting talent within Insurance Ratings UK I EU I APAC

Job Purpose

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Financial Services and Insurance

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