Jr. Portfolio Manager

The Jr. Portfolio Manager Operations oversees the administration of insurance and/or reinsurance accounts and contracts, from establishing and maintaining contractual data, processing the insurance and/or reinsurance account bookings, claims handling and manage the related cash flow. He/she also supports the underwriters in administrative activities related to the underwriting process. 

Responsible for entries (treaties and/or facultative) in the Accounting and Underwriting system/platforms and all further modifications

Enter T&C (Terms and Conditions) into the accounting system with accuracy.

Check contractual T&C (Terms and Conditions), submit them to Underwriters for signature and draw their attention in case of ambiguities or changes,

Check and process of accounts and claims advices, 

Clarify discrepancies of accounts and claims with underwriters/ claim experts/ cedents/brokers 

Manage low complexity accounts, following standard procedures under guidance of a senior Manager 

Manage cashflow including setting-up of client bank accounts in the accounting system, processing of outgoing/incoming payments and follow up on pending payments and open balances,

Perform ICS controls (Internal Control System) according to relevant guidelines and pro-actively support Underwriters in the performance of these controls,

Monitor client accounts / statistics by using internal reports, perform data analysis and support Stakeholders with reports and statistics, 

Ensure compliance with sanctions and embargos by scanning respective lists and forward to Underwriter/Legal for further investigation if needed,

Ensure completeness and proper filing of underwriting, accounting and claims documentation DMS (Document Management System)

Maintain good communication with clients by attending internal and external meetings and workshops as required.

Be accountable for internal and external audit purposes.

Required experience & competencies

Experience:  

Working experience in (re-/insurance) accounting and underwriting assistance and/or controlling preferable

Advanced MS Office skills (focus on MS Excel, Power Query) 

Business Objects skills beneficial

Power Bi, Tableau, skills beneficial

Personal Competences: 

Basic insurance and reinsurance knowledge and eagerness to deepen expertise. 

Advanced analytical skills and accuracy 

Advanced communication and team collaboration skills with both internal and external stakeholders and team members 

Sense of reliability and responsibility 

Required Education:

Bachelor / completed commercial apprenticeship (ideally in re-/insurance company) or equivalent

Required Languages:

English