Risk Analyst

Axis Capital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid annual leave

Job summary

AXIS Capital is seeking a Group Risk role within the ERM team to assist in developing the enterprise risk framework and preparing internal risk materials. The role focuses on data gathering, analysis, reporting, and collaboration with stakeholders across AXIS’s operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, the ability to manage deadlines, and experience communicating complex information clearly. A university degree is preferred, with interest in insurance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Capacity to manage own workload and schedule.
• Excellent report writing and data presentation skills.
• Able to absorb technical information and explain it clearly.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders over time.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing development and enhancement of the core components of the enterprise risk management framework.
• Assist the team in the preparation and production of internal risk reporting materials (e.g. the CRO report and annual ORSA).
• Support the delivery of stress and scenario testing, including coordinating the collection of data and assumptions, performing qualitative and quantitative analysis, and contributing to the preparation of results and supporting materials.
• Support the Internal Model Validation process by bringing together key data, metrics and dashboards to ensure the efficient and timely production of the validation reports.
• Support Syndicate risk reporting, including the preparation of regular and ad hoc risk reports.
• Support other members of the Group ERM team in challenging AXIS's first-line processes relating to key business risks.
• Help maintain the risk management system and its data to ensure they are complete and up to date.
• Participate in project work and deep-dive assessments of topical areas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Workload management

Report writing

Technical literacy

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree

Job description

The Group Risk Team is responsible for identifying, monitoring and managing key risks across all of AXIS's business and operations. It works closely with multiple stakeholders across AXIS and establishes a view of risk using a mixture of qualitative and quantitative analyses. The purpose of this role is to play an important part within the Group Risk Team by supporting the ongoing development of the view of risk and enabling the business to make informed decisions.

• You will support the ongoing development and enhancement of the core components of the enterprise risk management framework.
• You will assist the team in the preparation and production of internal risk reporting materials (e.g. the CRO report and annual ORSA).
• You will support the delivery of stress and scenario testing, including coordinating the collection of data and assumptions, performing qualitative and quantitative analysis, and contributing to the preparation of results and supporting materials.
• You will support the Internal Model Validation process by bringing together key data, metrics and dashboards to ensure the efficient and timely production of the validation reports.
• You will support Syndicate risk reporting, including the preparation of regular and ad hoc risk reports.
• You will support other members of the Group ERM team in challenging AXIS's first-line processes relating to key business risks.
• You will help maintain the risk management system and its data to ensure they are complete and up to date.
• You will participate in project work and deep-dive assessments of topical areas.

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table. While there are some qualifications and experience that you need to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might help you fulfil this role and contribute to achieving our goals.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to manage your own workload and schedule.
• Report writing skills.
• Ability to absorb and learn technical information and communicate this in a way that is easy to understand.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact with a range of stakeholders over time.

What we prefer you to have

• Some understanding of insurance is advantageous but is not a prerequisite for the role.
• An interest in risk management and the insurance industry.
• A university degree or one year of work experience in a commercial environment, preferably within financial services.

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.

Benefits

• You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.