Account Executive

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Hamilton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk management firm located in Hamilton, Scotland, seeks an Account Executive for Transaction Operations. This role involves managing day-to-day operations of a sophisticated reinsurance portfolio, handling investor and broker relationships alongside drafting agreements. Candidates should have a strong educational background, exceptional communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Power BI. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in client service environments.
• Ability to produce accurate work under tight deadlines.
• Experience in operational support for reinsurance portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of reinsurance portfolio.
• Manage relationships with investors and brokers.
• Draft and review reinsurance agreements.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Document Underwriting Guidelines and Procedures.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Collaboration skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

University degree or Reinsurance designation

Tools

Power BI

Business Objects

Job description

Introduction

At Artex, we reimagine what risk management can be and we do it with bold thinking, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible. As part of our global team, you’ll help clients navigate complex risks through creative, forward-looking solutions that go beyond the expected. This is a place where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and no two days look the same. We’re a community of confidently curious problem-solvers, opportunity seizers, and collaborative thinkers, working together to challenge convention and shape the future of our industry. Here, you’ll be supported to explore your potential, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Overview

The Account Executive, Transaction Operations will report directly to the Assistant Vice President, Transaction Operations within Artex Capital Solutions and will have responsibility for all day-to-day operational aspects of a large, sophisticated reinsurance portfolio comprising Insurance Linked Securities companies and segregated account transactions. The role encompasses all aspects of reinsurance contract administration, management of collateral, investor and management reporting and project management.

How you’ll make an impact

• Contribute to a team of Transaction Operations professionals providing the operational support for a large, sophisticated reinsurance portfolio of Insurance Linked Securities companies and segregated account transactions, including the supervision, oversight and training of direct reports.
• Contribute to the establishment, maintenance and enhancement of investor, reinsurance trustee and broker relationships.
• Contribute to the provision of and strive to constantly improve the structure and quality of reporting to investors and Artex leadership by providing accurate and timely information, leveraging Artex and third-party systems.
• Ensure prompt drafting, review, execution and recording in Artex systems of reinsurance, trust and shareholder agreements, including all aspects of reinsurance agreement execution, endorsement, commutation and novation.
• Liaise with appropriate internal and external stakeholders such as Artex Financial Reporting, and Compliance teams, brokers and investors to ensure smooth deal flow.
• Document, maintain and support the ongoing refreshment of Underwriting Guidelines, Processes and Procedures.
• Review reinsurance trust agreement language, including Reg 114 Trusts, coordinating with brokers and reinsureds as required and oversee trust opening, collateral investment, maintenance, ongoing reporting and account closing processes.

About you

• University degree or Reinsurance designation preferred.
• Excellent, professional written and verbal communications skills in client service environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and ability to produce accurate and complete work to meet tight deadlines.
• Enthusiastic and strongly motivated self-starter.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with colleagues within and across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with working knowledge of reporting tools such as Power BI or Business Objects is beneficial.