ILS Analyst

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – 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.

ILS Analyst Job Description
Job Family Grouping: ILS/Finance

Job Family: ILS

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

The AXIS ILS team is part of the risk funding arm of AXIS Capital, providing capital market support to the AXIS group through a variety of investment vehicles in which AXIS shares risk outside of the traditional reinsurance markets.

This role will provide direct support to the operational aspects of the AXIS ILS team, manage the quarterly reporting cycle for both our internal and external partners, and drive process improvements across the team.

The key to success for this role will be the management and delivery of quality deliverables within the allotted timelines while driving process and reporting improvements.

What will you do in this role?

• Review and assess the completeness and accuracy of source data from gross to net, creating validation objectives and processes
• Own a facet of the quarterly reporting cycle, including data validation, report generation, stakeholder communication, while enhancing reporting templates and automation processes
• Maintain & enhance existing R-based coding for investor reporting and data aggregation while enhancing internal metrics and reports
• Take ownership of run-off deals from data validation and statement production to trust management and investor release
• Support ad hoc investor and senior management requests covering topics such as fees, settlements, collateral requirements, and contract wordings

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:

• Experience with extracting, vetting, and analyzing data to create financial reports and analyses
• Experience with R or other programming languages, such as SQL Familiarity with AXIS's financial reporting systems (HFM, Anaplan) and SQL Server
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with detail-oriented work with a strong focus on data integrity and reconciliation

What we prefer you to have:

• Motivation and commitment to improving process changes through redesign, standardization, automation, etc.
• Ability to work under pressure with a proven ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments
• An ability to make independent decisions, when required, and to escalate uncertain situations to management
• A desire to learn and grow
• An ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external parties, both in written and verbal communications
• An ability to adapt to changing data requests while also being comfortable handling repeated tasks
• Experience in preparing and posting journal entries related to ILS transactions, including settlements, fee accruals, and trust movements
• A strong understanding of accounting principles with a familiarity with GAAP or IFRS standards

Role Factors:

In this role, you will typically be required to:

Be in the office 3 days per week
Occasionally meet with investors and other ILS market participants
Occasionally attend local ILS conferences
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.