Job Description
Description We are seeking a dedicated Portfolio Analyst to join our team
This role plays a crucial part in supporting the Pricing & Underwriting function at AXA Ireland to achieve its financial targets
At AXA 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 majority of your week away from home
Away from home means either attendance at one of our head office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events
What you will be doing: Assist in the production, maintenance and development of our reporting to help drive insights across the business
Analysing and interpreting data to identify trends, risks & opportunities
The team well serve a key role in understanding the business mix across several components such as performance, profitability, sales, retention, quotability and more
Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from multiple sources such as underwriting systems, claims databases, and external data feeds to ensure comprehensive analysis Apply statistical techniques and predictive modelling to assess portfolio performance, identify risk patterns, and optimize pricing strategies
Collaborate with Department Management to continually improve and develop our analysis on key issues and risks across the business Develop scripts and workflows using programming languages such as SAS, Databricks, R, Power BI to automate reporting and analysis tasks Work closely with pricing, underwriting, actuarial and IT teams to understand data needs and deliver tailored analytical solutions Provide analytical support for key projects across the business providing insights and data-driven recommendations
Adapt to undertake additional duties and engage in designated projects, including cross-functional initiatives
Continuously improve reporting capabilities by exploring new tools, techniques, and best practices in data analytics and visualization About You Proven experience in an analytical role with a track record of successful delivery
A completed degree in business, IT or related discipline is essential
APA and CIP qualifications are desirable but not essential
Understanding of relevant insurance business classes and related metrics is an advantage Highly analytical and technically proficient professional with a passion for transforming data into actionable insights Ability to work with Analytical tools & complex data sets
Experience using R, SAS, Power BI, Python, SQL or other programming languages/statistical software desirable Eager to develop new reporting solutions that improve understanding of portfolio performance and support underwriting and pricing decisions Self-motivated with a strong sense of drive, enthusiasm, and commitment
Ability to thrive under pressure in a team-oriented environment
Highly effective planning and organizational skills, enabling you to meet objectives consistently
Flexible and adaptable in the face of new challenges
Excellent written and numerical skills are required
Proficient in MS Word and Excel, with well-developed PC skills
Must meet internal criteria as set out in Recruitment & Selection Policy available on intranet
This recruitment campaign will be used to support permanent, temporary and/or extension for any upcoming similar positions.