Ceded Re Solutions Analyst

AXIS (AXIS Capital) • Halifax, NS

1d • CA$75,000 - CA$125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AXIS Capital is a global insurer and reinsurer focused on specialty lines and treaty reinsurance, headquartered in Bermuda with operations in North America, EMEA, Asia, and Global Markets (including Lloyd’s). The Ceded Reinsurance Finance and Operations function is responsible for delivering a strategic and forward-looking organization that advances growth and profitability goals through the enablement of the Ceded Reinsurance Strategy. This function provides clear accountability for outward reinsurance contract administration, controls, and reporting, and drives process excellence and better data and analytics through technological enhancement and automation. The Ceded Re Analyst – Solutions (CRM) will report to the Ceded Re Lead and support the global ceded reinsurance processing and accounting functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing per corporate requirements. The CRM will also support system fixes and enhancements to Ceded Re systems to facilitate accurate and efficient processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent, OR, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Strong analytical and problem solvency abilities
• Able to navigate and review SQL code
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products applications (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Advanced excel knowledge required
• Highly motivated and organized to drive company initiatives, showing a strong level of accountability, integrity, and professionalism
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, work effectively during occasional challenging timelines and respond to changing priorities
• Team player with ability to collaborate with internal and external customers, understand the needs and goals of a customer and actively look for ways to meet or exceed them
• Good oral and written communication skills, which will include report writing skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Agile project management methodology a plus
• Retrocession and / or third-party capital industry knowledge with operations and reporting experience a plus
• Experience with ceded reinsurance and financial systems a plus (ProCede and Oracle)

Responsibilities

• Maintain Calendar for Ceded Re Systems processing
• Assist in entry of ceded reinsurance contracts for financial close processing and reporting
• Assist in monthly and quarterly ceded reinsurance processing, including file receipt and analysis, initiation of calculations, review tracking and posting of results
• Document all Ceded Re Systems processing steps, transition processing to offshore resources, own monitoring and support of those resources
• Provide systems support and fulfill data requests for Ceded Re Operations team
• Gather system documentation and data to fulfill internal and external audit requests
• Perform User Acceptance Testing of enhancements to Ceded Re Systems
• Support lead in the identification and development requirements for enhancements to Ceded Re Processing, Reporting and Analysis
• Assist in management and prioritization of enhancements across Ceded Re Systems
• Develop deep knowledge of ceded re systems and data requirements to accurately automate processing of business
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients to ensure accurate communication and timely response to inquiries
• Ensure departmental compliance with operational controls

Benefits

• medical plans for you and your family
• health and wellness programs
• retirement plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level