Senior Analyst - AXIS Capacity Solutions (ACS) in London

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 role delivers financial planning and analysis support to the AXIS Capacity Solutions (“ACS”) and Reinsurance operations. You will be working directly with the business to provide insight into their financial results and forecasts and deliver robust financial plans. You will also be involved with ad hoc tasks and assignments, collaborating with various functions such as Underwriting, Reserving and Operations.

What will you do in this role?

• Support the preparation and analysis of financial plans, forecasts, and performance reports across the ACS portfolio.
• Production of regular MI for Underwriting teams, working through and interpreting large datasets, ensuring accuracy in reporting.
• Support Reinsurance team during quarter end to assist in analysis and commentaries.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility into key performance indicators (e.g., loss ratios, acquisition costs, operating expenses).
• Identify and implement improvements in reporting processes, including automation and using tools such as Power BI.
• Deliver clear, actionable analysis on performance vs. plan and prior periods, translating data for onwards consumption.
• Assist Underwriting and other Functions to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support initiatives.
• Prepare materials for FP&A presentations to senior stakeholders, underwriting committees, and trading meetings.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to improve data integrity and streamline reporting infrastructure.

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:

• An Internationally recognized accounting qualification with at least 3 years of progressively responsible insurance accounting, budgeting, and planning experience.
• Experience in all aspects of forecasting and accounting for Insurance business involving transactions and systems.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills with business partners and underwriters.
• A proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure with ability to respond to changing priorities.
• High proficiency in Excel, working with large data sets using lookup functions, pivot tables, and ability to articulate findings to the business.

What we prefer you to have:

• Experience with financial modelling and scenario planning tools such as Anaplan.
• Self-initiated and high motivation; proactive addressing of issues.
• Good communication and presentation skills and able to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience at all levels.
• Ability to manage priorities and being a strong team player.
• Demonstrated rigor and work ethic.
• History of proactive process improvement and innovation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

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.