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.

Investment and Credit Risk Analyst

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

AXIS Capital is seeking an analyst to support a global Investment Risk team. The role involves analysing investment as well as credit risk exposure management activity, including research, model testing and validation work. AXIS, as a global insurer / reinsurer, accumulates credit risk from its underwriting as well as from its investment activities. Managing asset portfolio and credit risk is of critical importance as the company allocates capital actively to enhance its financial returns.

What will you do in this role?

• Support credit and investment risk reporting

• Support model development and methodology reviews

• Contribute to team tasks, including general research, tool development and validation, and data analysis

• Fulfil other ad-hoc tasks as required

About You:

What you need to have:

• Experience in related data analytics roles

• Knowledge of specialist credit lines insurance / reinsurance and working understanding of exposure management concepts

• Knowledge of investment assets

• Experience in programming / modelling

• Experience working with SQL / databases

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 we prefer you to have:

• Academic success in a technical field, such as Mathematics, Economics or Finance

• Strong understanding of key financial, mathematical, and statistical concepts

• Strong quantitative skills

• Strong programming skills

• Analytical thinking

• Conscientiousness and strong work ethic

• Desire to learn and develop

• Ability to work to tight deadlines / prioritize / multi-task

• Ability to work well with others

Role Factors:

In this role, you will typically be required to work with a global team and be flexible working from home or the office as required.

Rewarding. Challenging. Meaningful.

We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry.

Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.