Strategic Advisory Analyst

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Job description

Strategic Advisory Ratings and Counterparty Credit Advisory - LondonWhat can you expect:Working within a niche team providing counterparty credit and ratings advisory solutions for the (re)insurance market within the EMEA regionAs an experienced and highly motivated (re)insurance professional, you will be working in a well-balanced environment of client facing and desk-based analytical projectsYou will be exposed to strategic projects that will help you broaden your commercial, advisory and technical skillsAn opportunity offering a balance between desk-based analytical work and client/broker facing meetings and presentationsYou will also work with broking, GC Securities, wider Global Strategic Advisory and with other MMC operating companies to maintain and develop existing client relationshipsYou will develop and expand our offerings by proposing solutions and services that address our clients' needsWhat will you be rewarded with:Benefits - including a generous Pension contribution, Private Medical Insurance, Life and Health coverAn extensive suite of flexi benefits, which include a discounted gym membership, cycle scheme, Dentist & Doctor27 days annual leave - with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days per annumDiscretionary BonusCorporate DiscountsEmployee and company sponsored training - we feel it's important that we always strive to expand, grow and learnWe will rely on you to:Support and manage client advisory work in respect of counterparty credit and ratings advisoryIn regards to Counterparty Credit Advisory, you will write and/or review analytical reports on (re)insurance companies for the use of our brokers and clients, to assess the performance and financial strength of those companiesSupport the manager in the preparation of various reports for our brokers and clients to enable the smooth running of their counterparty credit risk functionsPresent reports and findings on counterparties to brokers and clientsLiaise with other colleagues in the wider Global Strategic Advisory and Market Intelligence teams to ensure consistency of our work across our global teamsWorking alongside the ratings advisory team, you will manage the production of gap reports, prepare peer analyses, build and review rating agency capital models and clients' rating agency presentations, etcPrepare capital stress and scenario analysis using the rating agencies' capital modelsAttend rating agency events and update the rest of the team of any significant developmentsWrite summary notes of new rating criteria and disseminate across the wider teamIn addition you will prepare project plans and planning schedulesManage the production of marketing materials, newsletters and research notes relating to our key offeringsBuild/maintain databases and carry out research and data analysis where required for a projectEstablish and maintain relationships with brokers, (re)insurers, and clients to support new business developmentPerform peer reviews of the work of othersSupport the set-up of contracts, engagements and invoices of our services together with our finance and legal teamsWhat you need to have:Knowledge of the (re)insurance industry either through working for a (re)insurance company, a broker, a rating agency with focus on (re)insurance and/or a consultancy firm with focus on (re)insurance is requiredAbility to use MS Office is an advantageGood interpersonal skillsHappy to work alongside colleagues across a wide range of teamsKeen and confident to engage with clients and offer solutionsWhat makes you stand out:Ability and willingness to learn new complex concepts quicklyGood at building relationships and strong communication skillsAbility to speak confidently in front of an audienceStrong analytical skillsAbout Guy Carpenter Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC is a leading global risk and reinsurance specialist with more than 3,100 professionals in over 60 offices around the world. Guy Carpenter delivers a powerful combination of broking expertise, trusted strategic advisory services and industry-leading analytics to help clients adapt to emerging opportunities and achieve profitable growth. Guy Carpenter is a business of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The company's 75,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annualized revenue approaching $17 billion, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading companies including Marsh, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit and follow Guy Carpenter on LinkedIn and McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.