Senior Portfolio Analyst Madrid or Paris *Please send your CV in English or French to be considered* Our team in the Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) office is evolving! Our purpose is to drive underwriting management for the Business Unit APAC (Asia Pacific) and Europe at AXA XL. We work closely with Product CUOs (Chief Underwriting Officers), Actuarial, Reserving, Finance, Ceded and other functions to support, influence and drive respective product portfolios to success (total ~7bn Gross Written Premium) and lead transversal topics for the CUO office to contribute to the success of the overall APAC and Europe Business Unit in underwriting. We're now looking for an outstanding Portfolio Specialist to join the CUO Office team. What youll be doing What will your essential responsibilities include? Your portfolios: You will analyse the overall health and competitiveness of your respective product portfolio You will monitor the Portfolio Management Underwriting Strategy execution You will lead in partnership with the underwriting analytics team in the CUO office to deliver ad-hoc portfolio deep dives You will shape in collaboration with the product CUOs the operational goals and key projects including long term portfolio management strategyYou will support the product CUOs in the financial planning process and the deliberate portfolio construction strategy You will participate to the review and updates of the permanent ongoing underwriting product strategies Transversal: You will drive transversal topics for the CUO Office such as Underwriting Business Reviews of the lines of business and the business unit overall, inception dates reporting, portfolio deep-dives and thematic reviews (example: country portfolio analysis), support in ceded reinsurance renewals, influencing of reserving valuations, etc You will lead the delivery of key strategic initiatives working closely with cross-functional teams (actuarial, data, IT, claims, MO, etc) The position reports to the Head of Portfolio Management. What youll bring Were looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: You speak English at a professional level, Spanish and/or French is a plus. You have demonstrated a good capacity to learn quickly and develop yourself, you are unphased in front of complex info and can deep dive to understand it You use a data driven approach to define a problem statement, develop, and define strategies and structure the path forward You have a track record of reliably delivering projects that span multiple teams and functions You can manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations with focus, credibility, and transparency You think, act, and communicate clearly and expertly You have the emotional intelligence enabling navigation between multiple projects, collaboration across multiple stakeholders and engagement with senior management You have values of mutual support, team spirit, humility You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high energy environment and are comfortable with navigating uncertainty Underwriting experience is not mandatory, but could be a benefit Why join our team? This position is an excellent opportunity to dive into commercial underwriting without becoming an underwriter. It is a springboard into AXA XL and business at one of the most exciting times for AXA XL. The work is diverse, engaging, and purposeful. You will be provided with autonomy, empowerment, guidance where needed. You will be encouraged to show initiative, to make an impact and allowed to fail, get up and get better. What we offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success. 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These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day the Global Day of Giving. For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability. Who we are AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we dont just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Learn more at axaxl.com