Credit Pricing 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.

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

The Pricing function supports underwriters and management in building robust and profitable portfolios by providing objective insights through deep product expertise.

This role will work across the Credit & Surety business unit with a main focus on Reinsurance Treaty Pricing

What will you do in this role?

This role will:

• Provide actuarial pricing recommendations regarding risk selection, contract structure, coverage and pricing for individual treaty deals.

• Develop and apply Experience rating tools

• Develop and apply Exposure rating tools

• Work closely with stakeholders to scope, build, develop, document and maintain rating models and methods; training and support around best practice model use.

• Monitor the quality and accuracy of rate monitoring data produced by rating models and/or transactional case pricing.

• Input into the annual business planning process, including evaluating the impact of market conditions and rate change

• Assist with class specific product monitoring and segmental reviews to objectively assess profitability; provide evidence-based conclusions and recommendations for underwriting actions and portfolio optimisation.

•. Analyse the rating environment and market behaviour within key business lines.

• Maintain the feedback loop (control cycle) and provision of information and analysis between the pricing, reserving, capital modelling and business planning processes.

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:

• 2-3 years' experience, ideally in an actuarial role; consultancy or company.

• Excellent programming skills in python / R and and proven ability to write SQL queries and embed into excel using VBA

• MA university degree.

• Intention to qualify as a fellow of the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries or equivalent professional body; strong track record of progress in actuarial examinations to date.

• Resilient personality and ability to navigate high expectations

• Ability to manage various work streams concurrently.

What we prefer you to have:

• Keen interest in financial markets especially credit markets

• Reinsurance pricing experience

• The ability to manipulate complex datasets and enhance processes using tools VBA, SQL, R, Python, or similar.

Role Factors:

In this role, you will typically be required to:

• Be 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.