Senior Risk Analyst - Portfolio Reporting and Analytics

London, UK

We are seeking a proactive and curious individual who enjoys learning new concepts and actively seeks out opportunities to expand their skill set. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment where they are entrusted with designing innovative solutions from scratch, often exploring new tools and platforms along the way. Their ability to quickly adapt, learn, and apply new skills to complex projects is essential for success in this role.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Assist in design and execution of long-term Catastrophe modeling platform solutions
• Leading development and design of internal Natural Catastrophe focused tools and applications
• Provide technical expertise to Insurance and Reinsurance business partners, as well as colleagues across the wider AXA XL Risk Management function, to support Actuarial, Ceded Reinsurance, and Finance stakeholders. This includes ensuring alignment with AXA XL’s exposure management framework and contributing to the effective delivery of Risk Management function objectives.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and apply modeling expertise and product knowledge in managing enterprise aggregation processes, as well as recommending new processes to help optimize catastrophe modeling workflow
• Liaise with other functions across AXA Group, including Group Risk Management and within AXA XL including but not limited to Capital Modeling, Model Research, Data Analytics, IT and Actuarial team.
• Organize and lead discovery phase, setting timelines and goals, and status reports for projects.
• Contribute to the selection, refinement, and testing of cat models, IT solutions, and processes
• Building User Guides, requirements and technical documentation as well as implementing evaluating risk controls around critical processes

Required

Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of financial modeling concepts with emphasis on simulation modeling
• Strong understanding of data management practices and tools
• Understanding of key insurance and reinsurance concepts and data structures
• Strong practical orientation and the ability to take advanced concepts and apply them in real-world situations
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to make complex topics simple for diverse audiences
• Proven ability to effectively lead projects, present ideas and influence colleagues in a matrix organization
• Demonstrates a growth mindset by embracing continuous learning, seeking feedback and proactively developing new skills to adapt to evolving industry trends and challenges.
• Highly collaborative and a dedicated team player, committed to building strong relationships and working effectively across functions to achieve shared goals.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft SQL and Microsoft Excel

Software and Programming languages desirable

• Moody’s RMS Modeling Software - IRP / Risk Link
• Verisk / AIR Modeling Software
• Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
• Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps)
• Python
• C#
• R
• REST APIs

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.

It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at  AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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