Senior Business Analyst - Global Financial Lines & Cyber Underwriting

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Senior Business Analyst - Global Financial Lines & Cyber Underwriting

UK - London or USA - New York

AXA XL underwrites Financial Lines & Cyber insurance coverage to companies of all sizes. With Financial Lines being a core product line and Cyber a growth product line of AXA XL the role provides excellent prospects for the Global Financial Lines & Cyber Underwriting, Senior Business Analyst to increase their profile and advance their career.

The Global Financial Lines & Cyber Underwriting, Senior Business Analyst will be part of Global Financial Lines & Cyber Underwriting office and will be responsible for delivering time critical tasks, such as: project portfolio update and development, project management, data analysis, spreadsheets, reporting and PowerPoint presentations and associated frameworks and controls.

As client's Financial Lines & Cyber exposures become more sophisticated, new emerging risks present and inflationary legal trends persist, the role of the Global Financial Lines & Cyber Underwriting, Senior Business Analyst will be critical to driving underwriting excellence across our Financial Lines & Cyber products and supporting the development of tailored solutions to address their complex risks, validating AXA XL's reputation as a market leader. .

DISCOVER your opportunity

The key internal interactions including but not limited to Underwriting Business Units, Pricing Actuaries, Ceded Re, Risk, Claims, Middle Office and ESS, Governance & Operations departments (Legal/ Conduct/ Compliance/ Internal Risk & Audit).

What will your essential responsibilities include?

Strategy:

• Deployment of Global Financial Lines & Cyber Product strategy and associated frameworks and controls

Performance:

• Support GCUO Financial Lines & Cyber by utilizing MI database(s) to design tools, reports and advanced analysis to enhance decision making, reporting and enhance portfolio performance
• Produce concise and effective business presentations and deliver with clear expectations and outcomes
• Coordination with Risk and Group to track/monitor and report on Global Financial Lines & Cyber portfolio aggregation, accumulation including GUL, claims trends and emerging risks, etc

Governance:

• Document deviances to Rules and Guidelines / Referrals e.g., systemic risks and associated exclusions
• Support GCUO in their governance functions, such as Internal Control validations; coordinating Independent Reviews; and Reinsurer Audits
• Work with BU Operations to promote data quality.

Best Practice :

• Adoption of appropriate collaboration tools to share best practice guidance

AXA XL Common Goals :

• Support strategic projects as required by Underwriting Management

Ad Hoc:

• Ad-hoc support in other areas of operations as required

You will report to the Global Head of Underwriting Management, Financial Lines & Cyber.

SHARE your talent

SHARE your talent

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

• Proven experience in and in-depth understanding of (re)insurance product lines and operations
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or Insurance and several years of relevant experience in a (re)insurance services capacity
• High level of proficiency in the use of data capture applications/tools, data analysis and bespoke application development to enhance portfolio analysis and reporting
• Ability to analyze and interpret data appropriately and identify trends in order to direct/engage with others as needed
• Act independently, think in global terms and demonstrate excellent business acumen
• Effective Collaborator: Develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Provide guidance and seek input from others as needed to achieve the best result possible. Capable of working and collaborating with a virtual team, across multiple diverse geographies and cultures
• Use judgment to identify and solve day to day problems in straightforward situations
• Outstanding organizational, time-management and communication skills

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

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $94,500 to $142,000 USD.

AXA XL is a global Company. The salary range noted above is applicable only for US applicants. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues' pay.