Sr. Financial Analyst (Property and Casualty)

A.m. Best Europe - Rating Services Limited - Bedminster, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Bedminster, NJ

About the position

The Sr. Financial Analyst will analyze and assign ratings to domestic and some international property and casualty companies, focusing on their financial strength. This role involves producing credit reports, presenting analyses, and maintaining relationships with rated companies, all while adhering to high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough, objective and efficient company research on complex insurance companies using financial and non-financial information.
• Produce timely, high-quality credit reports to support assigned ratings, documenting analysis and recommendations.
• Present analysis at rating committee meetings, demonstrating good judgment in communicating rating recommendations.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring and surveillance of assigned portfolios, identifying early warning signs for event-driven rating actions.
• Stay updated with industry, market, and professional developments through continued professional development and learning.
• Manage relationships with rated companies, leading management meetings and communicating rating outcomes.
• Proactively identify areas for performance or process improvement and contribute to the implementation of changes.
• Develop a network of contacts in the insurance market for informal market research.
• Maintain or develop strong analytical skills through professional designations and continuing education.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of Financial Analysis experience in an insurance company or rating agency, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial, Accounting, or Economics.
• 3 plus years of financial analysis experience or related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with excellent organizational and administrative skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree or professional designation (CFA, Actuarial, MBA, CLU, FLMI, FRM, etc.).
• Experience presenting in a conference setting.