Senior Financial Analyst, Insurance Markets

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of analyses to evaluate the balance sheet strength and operating performance of U.S. property and casualty insurers and reinsurers.
• Present analysis of insurers and reinsurers to Market Security committees, comprised of other credit analysts and Aon business unit representatives.
• Use data mining to help determine insurers requiring a more stringent review.
• Work closely with Aon Brokers on the business need for new markets or the expansion in the use of markets.
• Take a lead role in servicing clients, responding to inquiries on current and prospective P&C insurers.
• Contribute to reports highlighting emerging trends in the insurance industry.
• Assist in the maintenance of data on Aon systems and web portals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or equivalent.
• MBA and/or CFA and/or CPA and/or related industry designations such as CPCU, a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis and/or related work at an insurance company, reinsurance company, reinsurance intermediary or consulting firm.
• Understanding of P&C insurance accounting, GAAP and/or SAP.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel; strong proficiency with PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience working with P&C insurance industry databases (A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s) is a plus.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills; solid verbal and written communications.
• Preference for an analyst located in or near Chicago, Minneapolis or Philadelphia.
• Limited travel may be required.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Employee stock purchase