Risk & Capital Analyst - esure Group : Job Details

Here at esure, we’re no strangers to change. As one of the industry leaders in the insurance business, striving to become a world class digital insurer, we’re getting ready for more. It’s creating great new opportunities for innovative and talented industry professionals to join us at a pivotal point in our development.

The Risk and Capital Analyst is responsible for supporting the Head of Risk & Capital on capital modelling; solvency capital requirements; risk analytics; and also in providing second line oversight of financial risks.

What will my role entail?

Supporting the Head of Risk & Capital and Risk and Capital Managers on:

Assessing Solvency requirements:

• Calculating the SCR under standard formula

Capital Modelling:

• Developing and updating the capital model
• Assisting in providing output from the capital model for uses within the business

The Own Risk & Solvency Assessment (ORSA) process, including:

• Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis
• Risk Appetite, including collating data and reviewing trends
• Emerging Risks
• Annual and ad-hoc reporting to Board level committees

Technical Risk Analytics:

• Supporting on regular and ad-hoc analysis to assist the business on risk v reward and capital related decisions
• PRA regulatory tracking and analysis

2nd Line of Defence risk oversight and challenge of a technical nature for financial functions.

Ad hoc support to the Head of Risk & Capital on other areas that the team have responsibility for.

You are a good fit for the role if you have the following…

• Capital modelling or coding experience
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• Ability to analyse large amounts of data and create succinct reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong Financial Acumen
• Ability to analyse large amounts of data and create succinct reports
• Demonstrable ability in relationship building and robust oversight and challenge of the the 1st line

We’d also like to hear if you have…

• Experience in an actuarial or statistical role
• Solvency II and ORSA experience
• Understanding of risk quantification methodologies and tools
• Organised and methodological
• A curious and questioning mind
• Agile experience

We’ll help you gain…

• Experience in using capital models for business purposes
• Experience in working for a data led organisation
• Solvency II expertise
• Risk Management knowledge
• Confidence in preparing Committee Reports, speaking confidently with Senior Managers
• Wider understanding of financial and operational risk matters within the Insurance and Financial Services industry

Why choose us?

This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of our game-changing journey and be part of something truly special! And to top it off, here are some perks to life at esure…

• A competitive salary that recognises your skills and potential
• A bonus scheme that celebrates your contribution to esure’s success
• Discounts on our insurance products, for you and your family
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 flex days to be taken as and when suits you
• Benefits just for you: our hub – My Benefits Box – is loaded with perks to choose from, so you can build a personal toolkit to support your health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and finances.
• Grow your career with us: whatever your goals, we’ll support you with hands-on training, mentoring, a LinkedIn Learning licence, access to our exclusive Academies, regular career conversations, and expert partner resources from the likes of Women in Data and Women in Tech.
• Join our communities: our networks give you the chance to connect, learn and share with like-minded colleagues across the business – for work and play. So, it’s no surprise our people consistently rate ‘making friends at work’ one of the highest scorers in our colleague engagement survey
• More flexibility for you: we’re a proud supporter of the ABI’s Make Flexible Work campaign and welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. Our hybrid working approach also puts you in the driving seat of how and where you do your best work.
• Live a healthy lifestyle: we offer lots of support, so you feel like the best version of yourself – like specialist advice through our employee assistance programme, wellbeing classes, access to the My Health Advantage app, our Big Team Challenge, and learning sessions on topics like menopause.
• A helping hand to do your bit for a greener and safer world: driving good in the world couldn’t be more important to us. That’s why we encourage colleagues to use volunteering days to support their local communities and have lots of initiatives to help you live a greener lifestyle.
• Everyday appreciation: praise from your colleagues means the world! Our social recognition tool makes it easy to give colleagues the praise they deserve, and you could even be shortlisted for a company-wide ACE Award.

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you’re not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.