Rating Analyst (Insurance, Italian speaker)

Overview:

To perform credit analysis on a portfolio of (re)insurers operating in the European Markets.

The role is based in Amsterdam, and you will be part of a team of approximately 9 analytical staff providing financial strength ratings to larger complex (re)insurance companies within the European market. The Amsterdam analytical team works closely with its other offices in the US, Mexico, UK and Asia, and is itself supported by wider business operations in Amsterdam and London.

You will report to the Director/Senior Director, Analytics

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 written publications to support the credit decision

Regular interaction with senior management of (re)insurers, both in-person and remote, 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. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to develop a network of contacts in the (re)insurance market (including clients, brokers and other stakeholders) for the purpose of developing market intelligence

This role involves regular travel within Europe.

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree is a minimum entry requirement, ideally in maths, economics, finance, business or accountancy

Additional relevant professional qualifications are an advantage (MBA, CFA, ACA/ACCA, Actuarial, FRM etc.)

Skills:

Knowledge of the (re)insurance market and principles of finance and accounting

Experience of conducting financial analysis, ideally within the insurance industry, financial services sector or a financial services consultancy firm

Experience of developing and managing professional relationships with external stakeholders

Self-starter and bringing new ideas and solutions to the table and actively seeking knowledge

Must demonstrate ability to manage own time efficiently and effectively, and be able to multitask, absorb ideas and facts quickly, while maintaining a strict eye for detail

Excellent organizational and administrative skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Language Reuirement:

Fluency in Italian language is required