Operations & Finance Analyst

Job Title:
Operations & Finance Analyst

Location:
Zurich

Role Type:
Part-Time (4 days a week)

Role Overview:

Operations activities including portfolio management, filing to documentum, generating & monitoring of MI, servicing activities, e.g. pro rata, accruals, adjustments as well as finance activities including matching, quarter end process, reporting activities etc. Play an integral role in supporting Underwriting Services & Finance to deliver operational excellence and customer satisfaction in all activities.

Our Aspen Values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Zurich Team, with the continued development and improvement of UW operations and finance tasks
• Manage own cedant portfolio
• Complete accurate and timely day to day accounting functions e.g. processing of payments
• Perform Data Quality checks on work performed offshore
• Respond to queries raised by offshore team
• Perform testing fixes/upgrades of CODA when necessary
• Support Underwriting team with cedant financial data
• Support Regional Service Manager with Credit Control queries
• Support offshore/onshore with quality control queries
• Compliance with best practice, regulatory/legal requirements and Aspen's processes and policies
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Program concepts; stay informed of professional standards and firm policies
• Establish technical knowledge to support the Regional Service Manager/Underwriters with identifying issues and opportunities
• Establish and develop relationships with stakeholders including offshore team, underwriting teams and colleagues to achieve business objectives
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including internal (e.g. Tax, Group Finance, Internal Audit, Group Investment/Treasury, Group Systems) and external auditors and bankers, to ensure service delivery meets customer expectations
• Develops own knowledge of standard procedures and processes
• Act as a point of reference to guide and advise others to ensure the sharing of knowledge and best practice
• Supports others in the team where appropriate to assist in the achievement of their objectives

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:

• 3 to 5 years' experience, preferably in the Insurance Industry
• Basic knowledge of core (re) insurance principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Englisch and intermediate German
• Proficient in Microsoft office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage priorities to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good analytical skills with a high level of numeracy and literacy
• Willingness to learn new things

About Aspen:

At Aspen we know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is good for our people, good for our business and good for the environments in which we operate. We therefore welcome applications from people which allows us to draw on diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences.

Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions.

We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.

Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to support you. Please reach out to us at
to discuss further.

This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.

• Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

Work experience

• Business Analyst
• Finance & Accounting

Languages

• English