Portfolio Analyst

Job description

Location: Guildford (hybrid)

Salary: Circa £34,000 per annum

 

Role Description

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Portfolio Analyst to work in the Engineering Inspection business (AEIS) with a primary focus on the Engineering Inspection account.

 

You will contribute to the development, production and analysis of data, using appropriate data feeds to create actionable business insight to the Inspection Team to provide the greatest depth of analysis and insight in the reporting. You will provide recommendations and decisions to support the profitable management of the Inspection lines of business.

 

About You

 

Essential Skills & Experience

 

·  Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences and comment on the drivers of financial results
·  Data manipulation, interpretation and visualisation skills to deliver insight to the business
·  Creativity in using information to deliver actionable insight
·  Ability to prepare reports with a high attention to detail
·  Establishes and maintains a credible internal and external relationship with key stakeholders ensuring appropriate technical input and support to the Inspection trading team(s) is provided.
·  Makes consistently sound decisions in own area of expertise or responsibility and refers when appropriate.
·  Strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills
·  Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
·  Proactive in understanding new requirements and implementing these needs
·  Able to use initiative and approach challenges innovatively
·  Effective planning and organisation skills

 

Desirable Skills & Experience

 

·  Commercial awareness and knowledge of the UK Insurance Market.
·  Previous experience of working within a general insurer environment with responsibility for results delivery and the use of data and analytics.
·  Experience with data analysis/science capabilities
·  ACII qualified or progression towards
·  Financial Principles and Pricing Techniques completed or working towards.
·  Strong financial acumen including
·  Proven ability to understand key underwriting concepts and principles.

 

Key Accountabilities

 

·  Taking proactive ownership of the analysis of data and provision of insight on current and emerging trends, both internal and external, that effect our inspection business and results
·  Owning the reporting and data analysis of the Engineering Inspection Account and use this data to create actionable insight to the Inspection Account Manager to consider implementing into the account strategy.
·  In conjunction with the Inspection account Manager, produce the revenue plan each year.
·  Support the Special Services Manager with analysis and insight into Special Services planning and pricing.
·  Provide appropriate data production and reporting, ensuring the portfolio mix is aligned with strategy and ensuring appropriate balance of growth and ultimate profitability is realised, resulting in achievement of Corporate Plan objectives
·  Interpret and prepare data and information for the completion of the monthly results meetings identifying key areas of interest to highlight, reviewing account team feedback and creating proposals
·  Create, develop and produce new reports, identifying emerging data needs as new pricing methodologies are embedded into the account

 

What We Will Offer You

 

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

 

·  Flexible buy/sell holiday options
·  Hybrid working.
·  Annual performance related bonus
·  Contributory pension scheme
·  Development days
·  A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
·  Retail discounts

 

Our Ways of Working

 

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. 

 

Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

 

At Allianz, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

 

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

 

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

 

Accessible Application for All

 

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

 

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

 

Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk

resourcingteam@allianz.co.uk

 

Join us - Let’s Care for Tomorrow.

 

68677 | Data & Analytics | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent

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