Business Analyst Philadelphia, PA
Business Analyst
Job ID: Job-1670
Job Title: Business Analyst
location: Philadelphia, PA
Jobtype: Permanent
Rate: $80K - $100K
Primary Skills:
Description: Experience: 5-10+ years
Excellent bonus, incredible benefits package
Support both day to day and strategic matters as well as being part of a wider team supporting Group Underwriting Directors.
The Business Analyst will be responsible for providing strategic, analytical and administrative support, including but not exclusive to:
-Meeting day to day needs of senior management
-Collection and provision of analytical information/analysis regarding underwriting activity and performance by Hub and Product to identify both issues and opportunities
-The management of data/information flow across Group Underwriting, other functions and between Hubs
-Ad-hoc project work/presentations (both internal and external) to inform Group strategy and to educate externals
Responsibilities:
-Provide specific support to Group Underwriting Directors in respect of business administration, analytical and communication responsibilities including but not exclusively:
-Coordination of information (‘filtering’ and prioritization) and project work across Hubs and Products
-Specific and ad-hoc technical assistance to guide strategic decision making and tactical project work
- Market research and analysis - Coordination of and research into new classes of business and new business opportunities
-Provide coordinated and collaborative support with Group Underwriting Directors and in conjunction with other business analysts:
-Coordination and production of GUB reporting, analysis and presentations including:
-Internal - Product focused, GUB, Executive Committee and Group Board reporting
-External - Rating Agency, Investor, Analyst, Public and ‘other’ presentations/requests
Knowledge and Skills:
•Track record of effectively managing a team of similar size/dynamics
•Solid compliance experience in Company and or Lloyd’s markets
•Experience in a Financial Services environment
•Track record of identifying and analyzing problems, identifying & evaluating options, deploying sound decision making skills.
•Demonstrable evidence of interpreting & manipulating data clearly and accurately with the ability to extract & clearly articulate key points
•First class report writing skills, ability to develop and present ideas and reasoned arguments clearly and concisely to various audiences
•Demonstrates excellent communication skills, a confident and articulate presenter to internal/external audiences
Education and Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree
• Fully/part ACII qualified, or willing to study towards this qualification
• A recognized general management qualification e.g. MBA
• Accomplished / be working towards industry recognized professional qualification e.g. CII
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