Risk Analyst at Axis Capital in London - Scalpel

Job description

• How does this role contribute to our collective success?
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

Requirements

• About you
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Required

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Report writing skills
• Problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Some understanding of insurance

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.