Underwriting Portfolio Analyst

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Health allowance

Leave policies

Life assurance

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking an Underwriting Portfolio Analyst for a leading insurer in Ireland. You will support portfolio management, underwriting performance, and exposure monitoring through high-quality analysis and reporting.

You will work with Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims and other teams to develop dashboards, pricing models and monitoring tools, driving portfolio optimisation and informed decision-making across the business.

Qualifications

• A relevant professional or third-level qualification in mathematical, financial, business, or analytical discipline.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting, ideally within insurance or financial services.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with advanced Excel; Power BI experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio management, underwriting performance, and exposure monitoring through high-quality analysis and reporting.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards, pricing models, and exposure monitoring tools with Underwriting, Actuarial, and Claims teams.
• Drive portfolio optimisation, profitable growth, and informed decision-making across the business.
• Provide analytical input for product reviews, portfolio management activities, and new product development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical qualification

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Education

Relevant professional or third-level qualification in mathematical/financial/business/analytical discipline

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Underwriting Portfolio Analyst

Join Ireland's leading insurer, protecting the interests of public sector members for nearly a century. Be part of a collaborative, values-driven environment where your work supports the needs of millions across Ireland. Work with a dedicated team in a recognised "Great Place to Work" with a strong focus on inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

About Your New Job

• As the Underwriting Portfolio Analyst, you will support portfolio management, underwriting performance, and exposure monitoring through high-quality analysis and reporting.
• You will work closely with Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims, and other teams, developing and maintaining performance dashboards, pricing models, and exposure monitoring tools.
• You will help drive portfolio optimisation, profitable growth, and informed decision-making across the business.
• As the Underwriting Portfolio Analyst contribute analytical input for product reviews, portfolio management activities, and new product development initiatives.

What Skills You Need

• A relevant professional or third-level qualification in mathematical, financial, business, or analytical discipline.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting, ideally within insurance or financial services.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; advanced Excel skills required, Power BI experience is an advantage.
• Attention to detail, commitment to data quality, and ability to interpret complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across different business units.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and health allowance for employees and dependents.
• 24 days annual leave (with the option to purchase more), 10 public holidays, 2 extra company days, and suite of family leave policies.
• Life assurance, income protection, discounted home and car insurance, and complimentary lunch and coffee.
• Comprehensive learning & development opportunities with exam and study leave, employee wellness initiatives, Bike to Work Scheme, and an active sports & social club.