Senior Analyst, Corporate Actuarial

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Senior Analyst, Corporate Actuarial

London, UK

The chosen candidate will assume a pivotal role within the Major Event Reserving Team, collaborating closely with the Head of Major Events Reserving and fellow team members. They will actively contribute to the team's initiatives, leveraging their technical expertise to drive highly visible and impactful outcomes. They will have made progress through their actuarial exams and either have a working knowledge or be a willing learner of tools such as SQL, Power BI and R. Their role entails fostering cohesion and synergy within the team, ensuring that collective efforts are aligned with organisational goals. This position presents an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of strategic decision-making within the team dynamic.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Performing actuarial analytics relating to large loss and catastrophe events at the segment and division level to provide insights in to emerging trends and to assist with reserve recommendations .
• Assist with the reporting of analysis and results to the AXA XL Reserve Committees, Major Event Response Committee, AXA Group, rating agencies and other internal/external parties.
• Review, challenge and consolidation of the reserve analysis performed by the reserving teams across the division.
• Ensuring AXA XL actuarial reporting is compliant with the guidelines set by AXA Group and continuing to enhance reporting suite to meet internal and external requirements.
• Assist with the reserving timelines and workflow across the department including working closely with the reserving teams in India, EU, UK and USA.

The role will also include involvement with the following workstreams:

Actuarial support for Major Event Reserve Committee in assessment and reporting of large man-made and catastrophe events.

Business Planning: The Actuarial financial reporting team is a key contributor to the development of the AXA XL business plan each year. This role will contribute towards the annual business planning exercise, including reporting to the AXA XL Division and AXA Group management. This will include partnering closely with Pricing, Risk and Natural Peril teams to assess, challenge and communicate outcomes.

Representing AXA XL within the external market. Including interaction with the external actuaries for independent review and external audit teams.

Special Projects: Alongside your Corporate Actuarial responsibilities, you will also become involved in special projects intended to contribute to the development of the Actuarial Financial Reporting team which would involve development of processes or exhibits or focused investigations regarding new methodologies or assumptions potentially impacting the reserving analysis for all lines.

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We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Actuarial Experience: Established with relevant experience within the non-life insurance Industry, with a significant focus on reserving. Ability to ensure timely delivery under pressure is essential.
• Strategic Vision and Tactical Execution: You're not only a strategic thinker but also adept at translating those ideas into actionable plans. Your innovative approach to problem-solving ensures the development and implementation of effective solutions.
• Business Partnering: Able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the actuarial reserving process, as well as translate actuarial output to stakeholders.
• Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration and presentation skills. Must have the ability to communicate even negative or difficult messages in a constructive and effective manner at all levels.
• Planning & Organisation: An ability to manage multiple conflicting tasks and outputs. Able to plan long term deliverables and ensure tasks are planned and completed accordingly and that any delays or complications are communicated early and resolved appropriately.

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business - property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

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 a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can 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 axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability