Business Analyst - North America Distribution

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Business Analyst - North America Distribution

Working closely with the North American Distribution leaders, along with the Head of Insights & Analytics for Global Distribution, the Business Analyst for Distribution role will apply an analytical approach to supporting Strategic Broker Executives (SBE) and other Stakeholders in managing our key broker relationships.

The role will be focused on supporting internal consulting, strategic development and project management to deliver business insights and enhancements to strengthen broker engagement as well as business development.

Additionally, the position will support the North American Distribution leaders in further developing and managing enhancements and support of broker engagement capabilities, delivering broker and market insights that bring an enhanced AXIS Insurance value proposition to Strategic Brokers. The goal is to support the delivery of the Axis Insurance value proposition to our most important brokers in the most efficient, effective, and successful way.

Work Profile

This position is intended for candidates located in the Chicago or New York Metro Area and involves a hybrid work arrangement, with two days remote and three days in-office for in-person meetings with internal partners and clients. The role requires attendance in the office three days per week, except when traveling to sales, industry, or company events.  

Key Responsibilities

Enable Broker Engagement

• Support the development of reporting tools and analyses to identify and develop business opportunities to support long-term profitable growth.

• Support the creation and management of broker relationship maps and KPIs to track performance. Support North American Distribution leaders and SBEs in the development of broker/market strategies and supporting materials with data gathering, analysis and strategy document preparation.

• Support Business Opportunity Management and strategic initiatives with analyses, monitoring and reporting (i.e., deal pipeline).

• Support the development and preparation of high-quality monthly and ad-hoc broker reporting materials.

Deliver Broker Insights

• Support the strengthening of our business intelligence focused on key brokers and market developments.

• Support the development of timely/useful information and insights on broker developments with focus on strategies, financial developments, and insurance implications to inform and support relationship management and business development activities.

• Facilitate availability and accessibility of quality data to increase business agility and self-serve capabilities.

• Support development/maintenance of regular broker reporting, highlighting trends and market performance, technology trends and updates around the regulatory environment.

Required Skills

• Good working knowledge of Insurance Industry/business with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

• Advanced knowledge/capability with Microsoft Office Suite programs including PowerBI.

• Strong communication skills (oral/ written/ presenting) along with project management capabilities.

• Strong analytical capabilities combined with the ability to work with structured/unstructured data.

• Working knowledge of Insurance financial statements, KPIs and analytical concepts.

• Structured and self-sufficient working style/able to work independently in a structured way.

• Capable of producing high-quality deliverables with a focus on detail, accuracy, and completeness.

• High level of motivation and sense of urgency.

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $82-105K (IL/NY). The specific salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including the experience of the successful candidate and their work location.

In addition, all employees are eligible for competitive incentive targets, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.