We are seeking a dedicated Portfolio Analyst to join our team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role plays a crucial part in supporting the Underwriting function at AXA Ireland to achieve its financial targets.
At AXA, diversity and inclusion means empowering people to be 100% themselves at work. We work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.
What you will be doing:
1. Assist Underwriting Management in executing tasks for assigned accounts as part of the annual objective-setting process.
2. Prepare monthly underwriting reports, including KPIs, business mix, underwriting footprint, profitability packs, quality and control metrics, referrals, and discounting.
3. Collaborate with Department Management to identify solutions for issues and areas requiring further analysis.
4. Respond promptly and effectively to queries following the production of management information (MI) and relevant reports.
5. Support and lead the delivery of reports that recommend actions to address underperformance against established plans.
6. Provide analytical support for key managerial projects.
7. Ensure exceptional customer service delivery.
8. Manage time and resources efficiently to meet objectives.
9. Participate in departmental and cross-functional projects as required.
10. Adapt to undertake additional duties and engage in designated projects, including cross-functional initiatives.
Your Profile
1. Proven experience in an analytical role with a track record of successful delivery.
2. A completed degree in business or IT is essential.
3. APA and CIP qualifications are desirable.
4. Solid understanding of relevant insurance business classes.
5. Experience using R, SAS, SQL or other programming languages/statistical software desirable.
6. Previous data analysis experience is an advantage.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
8. Highly effective planning and organizational skills, enabling you to meet objectives consistently.
9. Self-motivated with a strong sense of drive, enthusiasm, and commitment.
10. Ability to thrive under pressure in a team-oriented environment.
11. Flexible and adaptable in the face of new challenges.
12. Excellent written and numerical skills are required.
13. Proficient in MS Word and Excel, with well-developed PC skills.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorized to work in Ireland and/or the United Kingdom.
This recruitment campaign will be used to support permanent, temporary and/or extension for any upcoming similar positions.
About AXA
Would you like to wake up every day driven and inspired by our noble mission and to work together as one global team to empower people to live a better life? Here at AXA we strive to lead the transformation of our industry. We are looking for talented individuals who come from varied backgrounds, think differently and want to be part of this exciting transformation by challenging the status quo so we can push AXA - a leading global brand and one of the most innovative companies in our industry - onto even greater things.
In a fast-evolving world and with a presence in 64 countries, our 166,000 employees and exclusive distributors anticipate change to offer services and solutions tailored to the current and future needs of our 103 million customers.
About the Entity
Proud to be part of the AXA Group, at AXA Ireland our values are at the heart of everything we do. We work together as One AXA, embracing our differences to make our teams great. We believe integrity, courage and our customer-first approach is what makes us a great place to work. AXA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from across all communities.
What We Offer
One of the best things about joining AXA is our rewards package. At AXA Ireland, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package reflects that. You can expect to receive:
* Competitive salary with annual review
* Annual company & performance-based bonus
* Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
* Life Assurance
* Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* AXA employee discounts
* Education support and plenty of learning opportunities.
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