Underwriting Porfolio Analyst

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Underwriting Porfolio Analyst F/H

Paris, France

Our team in the Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) office is recruiting

Our purpose is to drive portfolio management, underwriting analytics and governance for the Business Unit APAC (Asia Pacific) and Europe at AXA XL.

We work closely with Product CUOs (Chief Underwriting Officers), Actuarial, Reserving, Finance, Ceded and other functions to support, influence and drive respective product portfolios to success (total ~6bn Gross Written Premium) and lead transversal topics for the CUO office to contribute to the success of the overall APAC and Europe Business Unit in underwriting.

We're now looking for a temporary Portfolio Analyst to join the CUO Office team for 6 months.

The team composition is divided in 2 poles: (1) Portfolio Management and Underwriting Analytics and (2) Transversal projects, Governance, Dublin Hub and DUAs.

You will join the Casualty lines of business scope supporting the Head of Portfolio Management.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

<-- [if supportLists]-->· <--[endif]-->Your portfolios:

<-- [if supportLists]-->o <--[endif]-->You will analyse and monitor your respective product portfolio

<-- [if supportLists]-->o <--[endif]-->You will work in partnership with the Underwriting Analytics team in the CUO office to deliver ad-hoc portfolio deep dives

<-- [if supportLists]-->o <--[endif]-->You will support the product CUOs on operational goals and key projects including long term portfolio management strategy

<-- [if supportLists]-->o <--[endif]-->You will support the product CUOs in the financial planning process and the deliberate portfolio construction strategy

<-- [if supportLists]-->o <--[endif]-->You will participate to the review and updates of the permanent ongoing underwriting product strategies

<-- [if supportLists]-->· <--[endif]-->Transversal:

<-- [if supportLists]-->o <--[endif]-->You will drive transversal topics for the CUO Office such as Underwriting Business Reviews of the lines of business and the business unit overall, inception dates reporting, portfolio deep-dives and thematic reviews (example: country portfolio analysis), support in ceded reinsurance renewals, influencing of reserving valuations, etc

<-- [if supportLists]-->o <--[endif]-->You will lead the delivery of key strategic initiatives working closely with cross-functional teams (actuarial, data, IT, claims, etc)

You will report to the Head of Portfolio Management.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

SHARE your talent

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

· You have demonstrated a strong capacity to learn quickly and develop yourself, you are unphased in front of complex info and can deep dive to understand it

· You use a data driven approach to define a problem statement, develop, and define strategies and structure the path forward

· You think, act, and communicate clearly and expertly

· You have the emotional intelligence to navigate multiple projects, collaborate across multiple stakeholders and engage with senior management

· You have strong values of mutual support, team spirit, humility

· You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high energy environment and are comfortable with navigating uncertainty

Where You'll Be

· We are a distributed workforce enabling our team members to find a work mode that is best for them!

· Working hours? We operate within the Central European time zone for collaboration. We ask that our team members be located within Greenwich Mean time zone, Central European time zone, or Eastern European standard time zone for the purposes of our collaboration hours

Why join us?

· This position is an excellent opportunity to dive into commercial underwriting without becoming an underwriter. It is a springboard into AXA XL and business at one of the most exciting times for AXA XL. The work is diverse, engaging, and purposeful.

· Best thing about this job (verbatim from portfolio specialists in the team):

“Portfolio specialist position is particularly good opportunity to meet people within AXA XL across the world, in very various functions. This position also gives you the Open Sesame for a broad source of projects which allow you to improve your knowledge in every Underwriting related topic and more .”

“As a portfolio specialist, you work with (and learn from) inspiring leaders. You gain insight on strategy making and execution and actively take part in it.”

“This position will provide you with a unique opportunity to drive the balance between business operation and management. You will be getting a lot of technical insights as well as acquiring strategic management skills.”

“As a portfolio specialist, you will get to know the business and your portfolio in-depth from various angles and collaborate with top management, different teams, and functions. You will experience a wide range of projects and be able to make an impact.”

· You will be provided with autonomy, empowerment, guidance where needed

· You will be encouraged to show initiative, to make an impact and allowed to fail, get up and get better.

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

·  Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
·  Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
·  Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
·  Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
·  Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

·  Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
·  Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
·  Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
·  AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability