Financial Analyst (French)

A.M. Best Company, Inc.; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable ratings agency in the UK is seeking a Rating Analyst to conduct credit assessments for (re)insurers. The ideal candidate should have developed knowledge of the insurance market, conduct financial analysis, and be fluent in French. This full-time role involves regular interaction with senior management and requires occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• Developed knowledge of the insurance market and principles of finance.
• Experience in conducting financial analysis within the insurance industry or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for credit assessments on a portfolio of (re)insurers.
• Conduct on-going surveillance of assigned portfolios and market trends.
• Present analysis at rating committee and contribute to discussions.

Skills

Knowledge of the insurance market

Financial analysis

Experience with IFRS 17

Fluency in French

Written and verbal communication in English

Job description

Job Overview

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

Job Purpose

As a rating 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.

The London analytical team works closely with AM Best’s offices in the US, Europe and Asia and comprises a team of approximately 20 analytical staff, within which there is a broad array of expertise. The team is responsible for AM Best’s ratings in the London, European (ex-EU27), Bermudian, Middle Eastern, African, and Central Asian markets.

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 French is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Financial Services and Insurance