Research Associate, Insurance

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development and detailed modeling of company specific financial models
• Coordinate, generate and maintain research reports, presentations and databases
• Provide research support to analyst as required
• Incumbent is in the process of developing core Research Associate skills
• Develop an expertise in the Insurance sector includingP&C insurance, insurance brokers, and specialty insurance
• Support and answer client queries as they relate to the sector
• Proactively identify operational risks/ control deficiencies in the business
• Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities
• Escalate operational risk loss events, control deficiencies and risks that you identify to your line manager and the relevant risk and control functionspromptly

JOB SPECIFICATIONSAND QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications (Legislative Requirement)

• Undergraduate degree or similar qualification with a focus on Business, Mathematics or other quantitative fields
• Licensing Requirements - Series 7, 63, 86 & 87, SIE

Other Required Qualifications:

• Previous exposure to capital markets or 1-2 years of experience within the Insurance or Financial Services sector a definite asset but not specifically necessary
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Strong PC skills specifically in Microsoft Office applications and sourcing data from the internet and various technology publications
• Superior customer service focus and attitude for internal and external clients
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet time sensitive deadlines, sometimes for extended periods of time
• Commitment to task and an attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task responsibilities
• Self starter - must be organized and able to work independently
• Good personal skills and the ability to work and coordinate effectively within a team environment

AUTHORITIES, IMPACT, RISK

• Regular interaction with clients
• Supporting Senior Analyst

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal Clients including sales and trading
• External clients as required

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work environment is based on a office/trading floor, thus little physical effort is required
• The office environment can be a high stress environment that requires quick turnaround and decision making

Job Skills

Additional Job Details

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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