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AON Portfolio and Exposure Analyst in London, United Kingdom
Portfolio and Exposure Analyst
Aon is currently recruiting an experienced Catastrophe Modeller to join our Reinsurance Facilities team in London.
The team sits within Aon Reinsurance Solutions and provides clients (UK insurance companies, Lloyd’s syndicates andMGAs) with efficient, cost-effective solutions to complement, supplement or replace existing reinsurance arrangements.
The Reinsurance Facility team reports into Aon UK Reinsurance leadership via the facultative business, working closely with an array of facultative and treaty colleagues.
While the workstream will be primarily focussed on the Reinsurance Facilities teams, the role will sit within and be line managed by Aon Reinsurance analytics and catastrophe modelling. This structure provides commercial and market-facing activity but ensures guidance, support and development opportunities on technical matters.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
Lead the catastrophe modelling workstreams across multiple client facility placements
Lead portfolio analysis of medium and large data sets, presenting outputs internally, as well as to clients and reinsurers
Contribute to conversations with clients at senior levels, helping to understand exposures and segment portfolios in order to identify opportunity for reinsurance facility placement
Participate in corporate practice groups and committees related to cat modelling and cat risk management.Develop and manage internal and external network of relevant practitioners, including catastopher modellers, data analysts, underwriters, brokers, ceded reinsurance managers, et al
Be regarded as the subject matter expert for our facultative business and Reinsurance Facility offering with regard to analytics and data
Remain aware of latest modelling and analytical tools and processes, guiding the Reinsurance Facility team in terms of best practice
Work within regional / global practice groups to support international coordination and adherence to best practice
Skills and experience that will lead to success
3+ years of experience in analytics for insurers, reinsurers, or similar financial services
BSc or higher qualification ideally in, finance, statistics, science or equivalent
Experience in the following:
o Catastrophe modelling experience with vendor models (RMS, AIR, JBA, CoreLogic)
o Exposure Management
o Catastrophe Model Validation and Evaluation
Strong communication skills (speaking, listening, and writing)
Strong computer skills in MS Office suite, especially competence in Excel and Powerpoint (skills in programming and machine learning are highly beneficial)
Tableau or PowerBI experience
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills complemented by a solid grounding working with and interpreting statistics.
Good attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and ability to prioritise work within a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
Highly motivated and strong work ethics
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts.
Ability to lead teams and be flexible in working to meet deadlines across multiple projects and clients
Ability to approach problem-solving in a practical and innovative manner
Ability to maintain compliance with professional standards, where applicable, as well as company-wide quality initiatives
Desire to apply technical and analytical competencies to a dynamic, commercial environment
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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Portfolio and Exposure Analyst
Aon is currently recruiting an experienced Catastrophe Modeller to join our Reinsurance Facilities team in London.
The team sits within Aon Reinsurance Solutions and provides clients (UK insurance companies, Lloyd’s syndicates andMGAs) with efficient, cost-effective solutions to complement, supplement or replace existing reinsurance arrangements.
The Reinsurance Facility team reports into Aon UK Reinsurance leadership via the facultative business, working closely with an array of facultative and treaty colleagues.
While the workstream will be primarily focussed on the Reinsurance Facilities teams, the role will sit within and be line managed by Aon Reinsurance analytics and catastrophe modelling. This structure provides commercial and market-facing activity but ensures guidance, support and development opportunities on technical matters.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
Lead the catastrophe modelling workstreams across multiple client facility placements
Lead portfolio analysis of medium and large data sets, presenting outputs internally, as well as to clients and reinsurers
Contribute to conversations with clients at senior levels, helping to understand exposures and segment portfolios in order to identify opportunity for reinsurance facility placement
Participate in corporate practice groups and committees related to cat modelling and cat risk management.Develop and manage internal and external network of relevant practitioners, including catastopher modellers, data analysts, underwriters, brokers, ceded reinsurance managers, et al
Be regarded as the subject matter expert for our facultative business and Reinsurance Facility offering with regard to analytics and data
Remain aware of latest modelling and analytical tools and processes, guiding the Reinsurance Facility team in terms of best practice
Work within regional / global practice groups to support international coordination and adherence to best practice
Skills and experience that will lead to success
3+ years of experience in analytics for insurers, reinsurers, or similar financial services
BSc or higher qualification ideally in, finance, statistics, science or equivalent
Experience in the following:
o Catastrophe modelling experience with vendor models (RMS, AIR, JBA, CoreLogic)
o Exposure Management
o Catastrophe Model Validation and Evaluation
Strong communication skills (speaking, listening, and writing)
Strong computer skills in MS Office suite, especially competence in Excel and Powerpoint (skills in programming and machine learning are highly beneficial)
Tableau or PowerBI experience
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills complemented by a solid grounding working with and interpreting statistics.
Good attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and ability to prioritise work within a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
Highly motivated and strong work ethics
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts.
Ability to lead teams and be flexible in working to meet deadlines across multiple projects and clients
Ability to approach problem-solving in a practical and innovative manner
Ability to maintain compliance with professional standards, where applicable, as well as company-wide quality initiatives
Desire to apply technical and analytical competencies to a dynamic, commercial environment
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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