Reinsurance Studies Officer

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One of the world's leading insurers in the protection of property, people and assets, AXA is 145,000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis, 51 countries in which we distribute our products and services and more than 90 million customers who place their trust in us worldwide.  As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is committed to social and environmental causes on a daily basis. We are committed to an inclusive policy that recognizes and values individual differences. Do these ambitions speak to you? Then come and change the world with us

The headquarters of the AXA Group (GIE AXA) brings together our corporate activities. It provides guidance and support to subsidiaries around the world, to ensure the coordination and monitoring of the Group's global strategy, the application of its standards, the consistency of commercial approaches and the sharing of best practices. The headquarters gathers approximately 1000 employees and is distinguished by its strong international culture (45 nationalities), which makes it a rich and stimulating place to work.

The Group Ceded Reinsurance department, part of the Group Underwriting Office at GIE AXA,  has the following missions:

• Define the reinsurance strategy for the AXA Group.
• Analyze the risks of the covered portfolios.
• Protect the balance sheet of the Group's entities.
• Secure the insurance operations of the Group's subsidiaries.
• Implement solutions that optimize the Group's internal capacities and risk transfers to external markets.

Within the Group Ceded Re, you will join the Operations department in charge of the support AXA Group Underwriting activities from placement, claims to technical accounting.

Within this Department, you will be part of the team Underwriting Coordination & Quality Management (UCQM) in charge to assist the Reinsurance underwriters during the renewal period, ensuring data quality, control on processes' compliance and delivering best in class IT solutions.

The job holder supports the underwriting teams on cross-functional missions related to the placement of reinsurance treaties. He / She is responsible for key processes necessary for the smooth operation of activities. He / She takes an active part in working groups established for cross-functional projects with a focus on seeking simplification opportunities. He / She is also involved in the quality control of placement data.

Main activities:

• Support and assist the underwriting teams throughout the renewal process
  • Provide support and training on placement tools as well as the contract management tool and relationships with reinsurers
  • Assist in the preparation of renewal data
  • Participate in working groups focused on improving management tools and training for teams
  • Lead studies related to data quality and monitor action plans
• Ensure the quality and reliability of renewal data as well as contractual data
  • Control data accuracy
  • Notify teams of errors and explain how to fix it
  • Track corrections
• Contribute to the update of procedures and ensure their implementation in compliance with recommendations made by auditors.
• Participate in the cross-functional projects of the team:
  • Gather requirements
  • Participate in writing specifications
  • Take part in workshops
  • Write and update user guides
  • Participate in prioritizing change requests
  • Facilitate training sessions

Technical and professional skills:

• You have a strong proficiency in computer tools: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• You can quickly become autonomous and enjoy taking on responsibilities.
• You are recognized for your ability to work in a team and your interpersonal skills.
• You have a good understanding of the basic concepts of insurance and reinsurance.
• You are comfortable with management procedures and their implementation.
• You possess an English proficiency level of B2 to C1.

Interpersonal/Managerial skills:

• Ability to communicate and adapt.
• Pedagogical skills.
• Strong team spirit.
• Task prioritization, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Analytical and synthesis skills.
• Proactive and able to make suggestions.

Business experience:

• At least 2 years of insurance experience within an insurance or a broker companies.
• Master's degree level, ideally with a knowledge of insurance/reinsurance such as ESA (Ecole Supérieur de l'assurance), ESG Assurance, Enass or others

You will join:

• A responsible company, towards people, including its employees and customers, and towards the planet 
• A company with strong values
• A company promoting internal mobility and the training of its employees
• A company offering many benefits (learn more here: Reward & Benefits | AXA Group)
• A flexible company, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home.

In line with our commitments, we celebrate each new hire by taking action for global reforestation: we plant a tree for every recruitment. So, are you ready to apply?