About Us

Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully tailored solutions. We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.
Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.

The Role

Role purpose - Play an integral role in on-boarding, internal controls, close activities, and related management information on
the US Programs Operations team.

Key Accountabilities

• Update and maintain US Program internal control walkthrough documentation
• Ensure company, market, and client related documentation is issued (internally and externally) accurately and on time where applicable
• Demonstrate a good understanding of US Program concepts; stay informed of professional standards and firm policies
• Apply knowledge to moderately difficult/or complex client solutions
• Compliance with best practice, regulatory/legal requirements and Aspen’s processes and policies including, but not limited to: Application of complaints and compliance breach procedures and Completion of all required advice and compliance training No legal or regulatory breaches
• Liaise with internal and external clients to ensure the proper reporting of monthly premium and loss activity.
• Liaise with relevant and associated areas and groups within the business process to establish, support and maintain business relationships and organizational effectiveness
• Research business and industry trends to develop a point of view to leverage in assisting with proposals, considering opportunities across multiple lines of service
• Responsible for the completion the US Program and claims handling TPA bordereaux uploads/monthly close process
• Ensuring timely and accurate resolution of reconciling items in line with the Finance close schedule
• Complete monthly US Program premium and loss bordereaux reconciliations ensuring that all reconciling items are properly documented and supported
• Complete monthly US Program commission reconciliations properly investigating all variances above scope.
• Complete quarterly US Program data quality testing on legacy system business, to ensure compliance with Aspen’s internal controls and procedures
• Provide IT and US Program Operations with timely ad-hoc data requests, in line with the respective requirements.
• Assist in upload of historical premium and loss bordereaux at the time of automation
• All reporting requirements and SLAs (deadlines, accuracy, service quality, relevance, completeness) met
• Evidence of self-audit validation
• Compliance and application of required legislation, standards, codes, and policies
• Actively coaches and develop more junior/less experienced team members and offshore resources

Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in a P&C insurance company or public accounting
• Substantial knowledge in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business or other related field.
• Working towards / completed Certified Public Accountant or MBA preferred.
• Substantial knowledge in reporting with an ability to interpret specifications for IT preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
• Ability and comfort level in researching inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new
• technologies.
• Highly proficient in MS systems such as Excel
• Good analytical skills
• A high level of numeracy and literacy
• Attention to detail
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage priorities to meet strict deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Teamwork – able to collaborate and work flexibly with others
• Ability to work independently and autonomously with minimal supervision
• Consolidation and compilation support.
• Financial statement close process support.
• Audit remediation and readiness

Other

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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