London, UK
We are seeking a proactive and curious individual who enjoys learning new concepts and actively seeks out opportunities to expand their skill set. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment where they are entrusted with designing innovative solutions from scratch, often exploring new tools and platforms along the way. Their ability to quickly adapt, learn, and apply new skills to complex projects is essential for success in this role.
What you’ll be doing
What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Assist in design and execution of long-term Catastrophe modeling platform solutions
- Leading development and design of internal Natural Catastrophe focused tools and applications
- Provide technical expertise to Insurance and Reinsurance business partners, as well as colleagues across the wider AXA XL Risk Management function, to support Actuarial, Ceded Reinsurance, and Finance stakeholders. This includes ensuring alignment with AXA XL’s exposure management framework and contributing to the effective delivery of Risk Management function objectives.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and apply modeling expertise and product knowledge in managing enterprise aggregation processes, as well as recommending new processes to help optimize catastrophe modeling workflow
- Liaise with other functions across AXA Group, including Group Risk Management and within AXA XL including but not limited to Capital Modeling, Model Research, Data Analytics, IT and Actuarial team.
- Organize and lead discovery phase, setting timelines and goals, and status reports for projects.
- Contribute to the selection, refinement, and testing of cat models, IT solutions, and processes
- Building User Guides, requirements and technical documentation as well as implementing evaluating risk controls around critical processes
What you’ll bring
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Understanding of financial modeling concepts with emphasis on simulation modeling
- Strong understanding of data management practices and tools
- Understanding of key insurance and reinsurance concepts and data structures
- Strong practical orientation and the ability to take advanced concepts and apply them in real-world situations
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to make complex topics simple for diverse audiences
- Proven ability to effectively lead projects, present ideas and influence colleagues in a matrix organization
- Demonstrates a growth mindset by embracing continuous learning, seeking feedback and proactively developing new skills to adapt to evolving industry trends and challenges.
- Highly collaborative and a dedicated team player, committed to building strong relationships and working effectively across functions to achieve shared goals.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft SQL and Microsoft Excel
Software and Programming languages desirable
- Moody’s RMS Modeling Software - IRP / RiskLink
- Verisk / AIR Modeling Software
- Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
- Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps)
- Python
- C#
- R
- REST APIs
What we offer
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.
- Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
- Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards
AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.
We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.
Sustainability
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
- Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
- Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
- Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
- AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.
Who we are
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl.com
Want to know more?
For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.
