At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse financial data and support underwriting decisions in a dynamic insurance environment.
- Company: Leading Lloyd’s specialty insurer with a focus on Credit & Political Risk.
- Benefits: Gain exposure to complex international risks and work alongside experienced professionals.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and development in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Combine your analytical skills with global economics in a rewarding insurance career.
- Qualifications: Experience in credit analysis or financial markets; degree in Economics or Finance preferred.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
I am working with a leading Lloyd’s specialty insurer, supporting the continued growth of their Credit & Political Risk portfolio across global markets.
As the team continues to develop, they are looking for a commercially minded Credit & Country Analyst to join the team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong credit, financial markets or economic analysis background to move into a specialist insurance environment and work closely alongside experienced underwriters.
As a Credit & Country Analyst you will support the Underwriting team across credit analysis, portfolio management and underwriting decisions.
- You will analyse corporate, banking and sovereign financial information, assess counterparty creditworthiness and help the underwriting team identify and manage emerging risks across the portfolio.
- Analyse financial statements, corporate and banking data, country economics and other third-party information to support underwriting decisions.
- Assess the creditworthiness of corporate, financial institution and government counterparties.
- Monitor the existing portfolio for concentration, correlation and signs of credit deterioration.
- Develop and implement structured and consistent credit analysis processes and documentation.
- Work with portfolio optimisation models, risk appetites, group company data, outwards reinsurance and syndicate business forecasts.
- Prepare credit analysis, reports and presentations relating to insurance enquiries.
- Conduct research into global economic, financial and insurance-related topics and assess their impact on the portfolio.
- Support strategic and structural optimisation projects.
- Work collaboratively with underwriting and other departments to provide specialist credit analysis and insight.
Experience in an analytical role within Financial Markets, Insurance, Investments, a Rating Agency or a similar environment.
Strong credit analysis skills and an ability to assess corporate, banking and sovereign credit risk.
Strong understanding of global economics, macroeconomic concepts and major financial indicators.
Experience using credit analysis tools, information providers and financial data platforms.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
Degree-level qualification in Economics, Finance or a related discipline preferred. CFA or equivalent qualification would be advantageous.
Experience developing or building credit analysis tools would be a plus.
Highly analytical, detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to work accurately in a constantly evolving risk environment.
This is a particularly strong opportunity for someone looking to combine credit analysis, global economics and portfolio management with a career in Credit & Political Risk insurance, working closely with experienced underwriters and gaining exposure to complex international risks.
Credit Analyst (1-2 years experience) in London employer: Angove Partners
Join a leading Lloyd’s specialty insurer in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. As a Credit Analyst, you will benefit from extensive professional development opportunities while working alongside seasoned underwriters in a supportive environment that encourages growth and expertise in credit analysis and political risk. With a focus on employee well-being and a commitment to excellence, this role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the insurance sector.
