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Ceded Reinsurance Analyst Location: London | Hybrid A growing specialist insurance and reinsurance business is looking to appoint a Ceded Reinsurance Analyst to join its London-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in ceded reinsurance or the Lloyd’s/London Market who is looking to develop their career within a specialist, analytical and commercially focused reinsurance function. The RoleWorking closely with the Ceded Reinsurance Purchasing Manager, you will support the placement and renewal of reinsurance programmes, providing analysis and coordination across a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will play an important role in assessing reinsurance options and understanding their impact on risk, capital, profitability and overall business performance . Key Responsibilities Support the placement and renewal of ceded reinsurance programmes. Work closely with the Ceded Reinsurance Purchasing Manager throughout the renewal cycle. Coordinate activities, actions and deadlines across underwriting, actuarial, finance and exposure management teams. Build strong relationships with brokers, reinsurers and internal stakeholders. Analyse reinsurance options to support purchasing and negotiation decisions. Assist with renewal submissions and programme analysis. Produce analysis covering reinsurance performance, exposures and programme effectiveness. Support the preparation and administration of reinsurance contracts and endorsements. Assist with internal and external reinsurance reporting. Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen reinsurance operations. About YouWe are keen to speak with candidates who have: Experience within ceded reinsurance or a closely related reinsurance function. Ideally, experience within the Lloyd’s/London Market . A good understanding of reinsurance structures and their application to risk management. Knowledge of reinsurance contracts, accounts and wording. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach. The ability to analyse and clearly present data. Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills. Experience working with brokers, reinsurers and internal teams. A genuine interest in developing a career within ceded reinsurance. Desirable ExperienceExperience across any of the following would be beneficial: Excess of Loss and Proportional Reinsurance Reinsurance placements and renewals Reinsurance pricing or programme analysis Recoveries and performance analysis Exposure analysis Contract administration Broker and reinsurer negotiations Capital and risk analysis Lloyd’s systems and processes Advanced Excel and analytical/reporting tools Why Join?This is an opportunity to join a growing specialist insurance business where the Ceded Reinsurance function has a direct influence on risk profile, capital efficiency, profitability and growth. You will gain exposure to senior stakeholders and develop your knowledge across reinsurance purchasing, programme design, analytics and portfolio performance . For someone with a strong London Market or reinsurance background, this role offers the opportunity to develop within a strategic, analytical and commercially focused ceded reinsurance environment . If you have experience within reinsurance and are looking for your next opportunity in the London Market, we'd be keen to hear from you.

A highly successful market leading Insurer are hiring for a  recently qualified accountant  to join their commercial finance function as an  FP&A Analyst .  The role will be responsible for turning detailed financial, technical and operational information into meaningful management insight, helping senior stakeholders gain a clear understanding of business performance and make well-informed strategic decisions.  Responsibilities will include;  Deliver insightful management information and performance analysis for senior leadership and Board audiences, supporting informed strategic decisions. Develop and enhance dashboards, reporting tools and visual MI solutions to provide clear and accessible business performance information. Analyse financial and operational results, identifying key trends, variances and underlying drivers and translating these into actionable insight. Build strong relationships across Finance, Actuarial and the wider business, providing trusted advice, constructive challenge and data-led recommendations. Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, data quality and automation, supporting wider Finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to a collaborative team culture while taking ownership of professional development and building broader technical, analytical and commercial expertise. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious newly qualified ACA with a strong analytical mindset and a genuine interest in understanding how a business operates. Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)  Experience work in Insurance or with a portfolio of Insurance clients.  Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities  Demonstratable experience for financial analysis, reporting or FP&A Excellent stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with senior leaders  Experience using Power BI is advantageous  Salary on offer is up to £79k + discretionary bonus, comprehensive benefits and hybrid working  Please apply below!

Operational Resilience & Third Party Risk Specialist Manchester | Hybrid Working Shape Resilience. Drive Change. Build Your Career. A growing financial services organisation is seeking an  Operational Resilience & Third Party Risk Specialist  to join a highly visible governance function. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience across  Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, Incident Management and Third-Party Risk , while working closely with senior stakeholders and helping shape key governance frameworks. You'll support resilience initiatives, enhance supplier oversight, contribute to board-level reporting, and help the business navigate an evolving regulatory landscape. Key Responsibilities Build strong relationships across business and technology teams Support Operational Resilience and Business Continuity activities Coordinate incident reporting, root cause analysis and lessons learned reviews Conduct impact assessments and identify critical business services Monitor key third-party suppliers and support vendor risk activities Assist with supplier due diligence, onboarding and contract reviews Prepare reports and documentation for senior management and governance committees Support policy reviews and framework enhancements Track regulatory developments and assess business impacts Ideal Background We're keen to speak with professionals who have experience in one or more of the following areas: Operational Resilience Third Party Risk Management Vendor Management Outsourcing Governance Business Continuity Operational Risk You'll also bring: Experience working within a regulated environment Strong report writing and communication skills Experience preparing governance, committee or board-level reporting Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities A proactive, solutions-focused approach The confidence to challenge and support stakeholders at all levels Experience within  Insurance, Financial Services or another regulated sector  would be highly advantageous. Why Apply? High-profile role with senior stakeholder exposure Broad remit across resilience, governance and vendor risk Opportunity to influence and enhance key frameworks Excellent long-term career development potential Collaborative and supportive team environment Flexible hybrid working This role is ideal for someone looking to step beyond pure reporting and administration into a broader Operational Resilience position with genuine ownership, visibility and career progression. 📩  Interested? Get in touch for a confidential discussion or apply today.