Performance Management Analyst

Job Description

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Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Performance Management Analyst in our Underwriting Performance Management team in our Insurance Underwriting Business.

We are seeking an exceptionally capable and motivated analyst to work within our underwriting Performance Management team, based in our London office.

The successful candidate will play a key role in evaluating performance and providing insights to our UK and London Market Insurance business, which includes which includes Property, Energy, Marine, Aviation, Financial Lines, Cyber, Financial & Political Risk, General Liability, Crisis Management and Accident & Health.

Location: This position will be based out of our London office.

Our business, your impact, our opportunity:

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of key performance metrics and reports relating underwriting profitability across portfolios and segments.
• Portfolio analyses:
  • Analyse datasets and apply actuarial methods and techniques to extract meaningful insights for use in underwriting performance management.
  • Identify trends, anomalies and areas for improvement in underwriting performance
  • Contribute to the development of potential underwriting actions, quantifying the impact of such actions on the expected loss ratio.
• Assist in developing and maintaining portfolio management and optimization tools and databases.
• Help to develop reports, dashboard and MI for underwriting teams and Management, that enable better data-driven underwriting decisions.
• Communicate findings through clear and concise presentations, reports and emails.
• Data Management:
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of underwriting data.
  • Implement data quality control measures to enhance reliability
• Collaborate with the pricing, reserving, capital, risk and exposure management functions in support of a consistent actuarial approach across the business.
• Perform technical, industry, and company research using publicly available information, to develop relevant benchmarks and/or inputs and assumptions for actuarial models.
• Keep abreast of industry developments and trends that could impact Sompo.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with underwriters, FP&A, claims personnel and the data and operations teams.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

What you’ll bring:

• A first or a 2.1 in a mathematical or scientific degree subject.
• 2-5 years experience in underwriting analytics, performance management or actuarial pricing/reserving/capital modelling.
• Strong IT skills in areas such as SQL, R, or Python.
• Proficiency in Excel and strong Power BI skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to think and operate independently within a fast-paced, multi-tasked, global organisation.
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels including senior managers.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks, projects, and assignments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Dynamic/flexible demeanour with strong client service skills.
• Ability to interface with team members and client personnel in demanding, deadline-driven situations.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms.  The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. 

Below is a summary of some of the benefits we offer, which may vary depending on the country:

• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Retirement & Savings Plans
• Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Who we are and what we stand for:

At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values—Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity—we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide.

Life at Sompo | Sompo

Our values come to life in how we hire and grow talent. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the recruiter in charge.