Title Financial Analyst
Location 22 Bishopsgate, London
Website www.amwinsglobalrisks.com
Amwins Global Risks
At Amwins Global Risks, we succeed together. We’re not ‘just another London broker’ placing risks and signing contracts. We’re forging relationships that are built to last. With over 800+ employees around the world and a global footprint across more than 150 countries, we’ve cemented our place as a top 10 contributor to Lloyd’s.
Insurance is a relationship-based business, and achieving success means hiring the best talent in the industry. When you join us, we will encourage and support your professional and personal development as we invest in you and your learning to help you succeed and grow.
We believe in a flat organisational structure that prizes expertise and relationships equally. Unlike most of our competitors, we don’t have an executive team sitting on top of the business – our executive team believes in supporting from the bottom up. We’ve built a workplace where talent, collaboration and inclusivity are valued, and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps cultivate an open, welcoming workplace where everyone who works with us can be themselves.
Introduction
This position will report to the Financial Planning & Analysis Leader and focus on financial analytics used to support decision-making and form strategy. In addition, this position will have high visibility to the executive leadership team and offers a unique leadership development track. Much of the time spent in this position will be spent on ad hoc work, providing a breadth of experience and requiring excellent problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide both financial and commercial analysis to help drive strategy and decision-making, both on a recurring and ad hoc basis
- Support delivery of strategically important projects relating to compensation, growth, culture, and operations
- Own the production and development of the monthly reporting suite for leadership
- Drive the preparation of quarterly business review decks for leadership
- Help develop, refine, and manage metrics used to monitor performance of the business
- Complete research and analysis to better understand growth opportunities by product, geography, and market
- Help us benchmark ourselves against the market and understand our competitive positioning
- Assist with preparation of material for important client and market meetings
- Support with strategic recruitment and M&A activity
Key Skills Required
- Highly analytical and capable of solving complex problems
- Inquisitive attitude with strong attention to detail, seeking to obtain deep understanding of the business while balancing the bigger picture
- Motivated, able to work independently, and willing to go the extra mile to solve problems
- Willing to challenge our approach, suggest new ideas and approaches, and find new opportunities to improve and grow revenue
- Ability to operate at a fast pace and prioritise across competing priorities
- Committed to a standard of excellence
- Capable of preparing and delivering well-structured, clear, and impactful presentations
- Able to confidently interact with stakeholders of all levels and form trusting relationships across the business
- Advanced competency within Excel and PowerPoint required
Experience / Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year in an investment banking, private equity, consulting, or corporate finance role
- Previous work experience in insurance is a plus but not required
