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Investor Reporting and Quantitative Specialist – AXA XL Alternative Capital
Stamford, CT, USA or London, UK
Join our expanding Alternative Capital team as an Investor Reporting and Quantitative Specialist, supporting AXA XL’s innovative ILS transactions.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work independently on portfolio analysis, investor communications, and transaction support. You will play a key role in managing core processes, providing insights, and contributing to the growth and development of our alternative capital platform.
What you’ll be doing
Key Responsibilities:
- Investor Reporting & Analytics: Lead the preparation and delivery of detailed investor reports for large and strategic alternative capital transactions. Develop and maintain analytical frameworks to explain portfolio performance and risk drivers. Collaborate with other members of Alternative Capital team on reports and answer ad-hoc investor queries.
- Modeling & Transaction Support: Build and refine financial models to help evaluate transaction economics. Support structuring efforts and due diligence for new investors, providing quantitative insights and recommendations.
- Data & Platform Management: Manage data workflows, resolve data issues, and contribute to the ongoing development of the alternative capital platform. Ensure data integrity and streamline reporting processes.
- Portfolio Construction & Management Support: Take ownership of supporting portfolio management activities, including data collection, performance tracking, and ensuring compliance with strategic guidelines.
- Performance & Risk Analysis: Conduct independent performance attribution and risk analysis, providing actionable insights to internal teams and investors. Respond efficiently and thoroughly to investor inquiries.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work autonomously with underwriters, actuaries, finance, and operations teams to source data, develop analytics, and support strategic projects.
- Innovation & Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements. Lead initiatives to incorporate new tools, including AI-driven solutions, to optimize reporting and analysis capabilities. Help maintain and improve analytics systems for ongoing use.
What you will BRING
We’re seeking a confident, proactive professional with the following qualities:
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, sciences, engineering, finance, or related field; advanced degrees and certifications (e.g., actuarial, CFA) or progress toward certifications are a plus.
- Experience in data analysis, financial modeling, or risk assessment, preferably within insurance, reinsurance, or alternative investments.
- Proficiency in Excel (including macros / VBA) and programming languages such as SQL, MATLAB, or Python.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in building, enhancing, and troubleshooting complex financial models.
- Solid understanding of catastrophe models, capital models, and risk quantification techniques.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex ideas clearly and confidently to internal teams and external investors.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, innovative approach, and sense of accountability with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Attention to detail and a hands-on approach to work.
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. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.
- Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ , ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
- Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards
AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.
We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.
Sustainability
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
- Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
- Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
- Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
- AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. 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.
The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD $ 118,300-177,600 USD
The England base salary range for this position is GDP 67,500 GBP-97,500GBP FP
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 don’t 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
Salary : $118,300 - $177,600