We have an exciting opportunity for a new Financial Risk Analyst, to support the Head of Financial Risk in maintaining the financial risk capital model and running the quarterly capital measurement and reporting processes.
You will be a leading contributor to the AXA UK Financial Risk Management Department and will lead and participate in a range of projects for AXA UK, in cooperation with AXA Group Risk Management and UK operating Companies, providing a second line of defence for these risks. At AXA we're adopting a Hybrid way of working, empowering our people to balance their time between home and their local office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers.
What you'll be doing:
- Analysing financial risks for each Operating Company and feeding this into local risk management frameworks. An aggregate view of the financial risks across all Operating Companies should also be analysed, incorporating diversification effects
- Running the quarterly / annual process of producing Market and Credit SCR numbers and producing reports for local management and Group.
- Running the quarterly / annual process of aggregating SCR sub-risks (market, credit, life, P&C, Operational risk) numbers and producing reports for local management and Group.
- Contribute to ORSA/ SFCR/ RSR production
- Ensure that the framework satisfies requirements from the UK Board (as advised by the UK Risk Committee), Operating Company Boards (as advised by Risk and Investment Committees) and Group Risk Management
- Develop, implement and embed a flexible risk dashboard framework, which analyses all components of market risk in an asset-liability framework
- Use model framework to analyse and advise on efficient capital allocation, reflecting Group and UK risk appetites and risk mitigation strategies.
- In addition to the responsibilities above, participate in a range of diverse risk management projects: Such as monitoring the liquidity position of AXA UK
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Part-qualified actuary (or in the process of pursuing qualifications such as CFA and/or FRM) with 2-5 years’ experience in risk management / capital reporting / ALM modelling ideally within an insurance company, rating agency or quantitative consulting.
- Good understanding of capital modelling within Solvency II is a distinct advantage.
- In depth understanding of market, insurance, credit and liquidity risk
- In depth understanding of asset instruments (physical or derivatives) and their pricing.
- Preferably P&C experience.
- Relationship management skills – ability to manage key relationships and act independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills – able to interact with Executives, Senior Management and regulators
- Knowledge of risk management activities
- Knowledge of risk quantification tools and techniques including stress testing
- Ability to work well in a team environment and to work well under time pressure
- Analytical problem-solving skills, self motivation and Business acumen
At AXA Insurance, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive a reward package that is highly competitive:
- Competitive annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Flexible working if required
- Annual bonus scheme
- Pension scheme with employer contributions as well as your own.
- Life assurance 10x reference salary (4x if not in the Pension Scheme).
- 25 days holiday
- Flex benefits such as holiday purchase, cashback and retailer discounts, dental care and bikes for work.
- Discounted Gym membership.
To apply, you’ll be able to upload your profile/CV from there. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss this role further, please send an email to [email protected]
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