Job Description

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital \xe2\x80\x93 a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

How does this role contribute to our collective success?
The purpose of this role is to maintain and support the on-going development of the Group Enterprise Risk Management framework, that enables the business to make informed decisions. The key mandate of the Group Risk Team, based predominantly in London, is to identify risk issues / heightened exposures and monitor and report them in a structured way. We work closely with other specialist assurance focussed functions within the organisation, to deliver an enterprise risk view.

What will you do in this role?

• Your key role will be to support the Group and Legal entity Chief Risk Officers in delivering ad hoc projects and deep dive assessments on topical areas of risk (e.g. operational risks, macro economic risks, geopolitical events). This will include gathering and collating information to support observations and assisting with presentations made to the Group and Legal entity Risk Management Committees on these topics.
• Facilitate the emerging risks process, including undertaking horizon scanning and deep dives into specific emerging risks in conjunction with the business. Assist with the production of materials for the Emerging Risk Working Group and updates to Group and Legal entity Risk Management Committees
• You will assist the team in the preparation and production of internal risk reporting materials (e.g. CRO report, annual ORSA). This includes collaborating with colleagues across the business to bring together key data, metrics and dashboards to incorporate in risk reports.
• You will work collaboratively with other members of the risk team to support the successful operation of the risk management framework, this will include assisting with risk assessments, detailed reviews and initial drafts of information requests and papers.

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

About You:

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

What you need to have:

• Enthusiastic, pro-active and positive attitude.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task.
• Ability to absorb and learn technical information and communicate this in a way that is easy to understand
• Report writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse roles and levels in the organisation.
• Ability to work independently and support team goals.
• Familiar with the Microsoft office suite and basic excel skills.
• Ability to solve problems and make practical recommendations.
• An understanding of Non-Life Insurance Products

What we prefer you to have:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or a relevant professional qualification (e.g. Underwriting, Actuarial or Accounting) advantageous
• ~3-4 years of experience in (re)insurance companies or consulting firms in underwriting, actuarial, risk, finance, or investment functions

Role Factors:

In this role, you will typically be required to b e in the office 3 days per week

What we offer:
You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.