Reinsurance Financial Analyst - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Job SummaryThis position analyzes and performs intermediate to complex reinsurance transactions and financial reporting ensuring compliance with terms and conditions of the reinsurance agreements and department standards. Responsibilities for training and oversight reviews of peer and vendor assigned transactional processing.Job QualificationsRequired:

• Bachelors Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Reinsurance, Insurance or Finance area

OR

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Reinsurance, Insurance or Finance area

OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Reinsurance, Insurance or Finance area

AND

• Microsoft Office experience

Preferred:

• Intermediate knowledge of reinsurance contracts
• Intermediate knowledge of reinsurance claim recoverable process and link to direct claim processing
• Experience in accounts receivable /payable, as well as account reconciliation
• Technology experience related to one or more of the following areas: general ledger, financial reporting systems, business objects or other query tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job Accountabilities - Key AccountabilitiesIdentify, calculate, record, report and settle premium and loss reinsurance in relation to contract terms and department standards. May include handling and collection of reinsurance claims of moderate to high complexity. Reconcile complex detail reinsurance related activity, identify issues, coordinate resolution and take corrective actions as directed. Update financial and underwriting and/or claim systems accordingly. Prepare and analyze internal and external reports in accordance with regulatory and/or departmental guidelines. Analysis includes reviewing for trends, anomalies, and reconciliation to key data sources. Provide training and oversight review for account and processing responsibilities assigned to outsourced vendor and peer accounts. Communicate with supervisors, reinsurers, customers and representatives from other departments (e.g., Claims, Actuarial, Finance). Ensure timely, accurate, and complete calculations, recording, reporting and billing of reinsurance losses and/or premium, in accordance with contract terms and department standards. Pursue open recoverables in a timely and professional manner. Ensure established policy, procedures and operating standards are being met for all assigned responsibilities. Lead relationship and communication with internal Zurich business partners and external reinsurance customers within area of responsibility, including timely response to all external inquiries as prescribed by department standards. Provide ongoing work flow status, risk assessment, and issue insight to Group Reinsurance management and internal and external stakeholders.Job FunctionsMay file corporate financial results utilizing Finance Integrated Platform software. May participate in inter-department group teams on moderately complex projects and/or process improvement efforts. Identify and implement desk level process improvement opportunities. Understand relationship between assigned work flows, key control elements, and administration of governance function across the departmental and/or team process flow.Business AccountabilitiesMonitor and review financial information to ensure management has the most up to date information; this may involve preparing management packs in relation to large losses/catastrophic events or collaborating with Reinsurance Pricing/Analytics to ensure Monthly Hard Close. Regular monitoring and reporting to reinsurance managers of reinsurance business tracking/testing requirements to enable initiatives which improve Reinsurance Financial Analysis performance to be successful. Undertake investigations and inspections of data, process and practice in accordance with Zurich Risk Policy and Zurich Basics to identify potential or actual compliance issues and recommend appropriate action. Independently monitor and analyze data according to pre-determined tools, methods and formats and initiate the appropriate action to support Reinsurance Financial Analysis plans. Assess and evaluate reinsurance technical support work in order to identify opportunities for improvement. Review and interpret information and advise internal clients of appropriate action to fulfill procedural and regulatory requirements.CompetenciesCollaborate TogetherDevelop & GrowPuts Customers FirstFuel InnovationTechnical Competency 1Technical Competency 2Motivational fitProvide Clear DirectionMake it HappenA future with ZurichNow is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich. We strive to achieve a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process.Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich Canadian Holdings Limited. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.Quick Apply

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