Portfolio Management Analyst

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.

Portfolio Management Analyst

Job Family Grouping: Actuarial and Technical

Job Family: Pricing

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

The Portfolio Management and Pricing Analytics team sits within the Pricing function and is responsible for enterprise-wide analytics to aid portfolio steering and oversees cross-product initiatives to ensure consistency across the group.

As a Portfolio Management Analyst, you will support the Portfolio Management Actuary by delivering high‑quality analysis, exhibits, and insights that underpin enterprise‑level decision making. Your work will contribute directly to business planning, reforecasting, and portfolio reviews presented to senior management.

This role provides early exposure to strategic portfolio analytics, senior‑level decision processes, and cross‑product initiatives, making it a strong development platform for a high‑potential actuary.

What will you do in this role?

• Support the Portfolio Management Actuary in annual business planning and quarterly reforecasting.
• Produce and maintain standardised portfolio exhibits and performance metrics used in senior management reviews.
• Help translate analytical results into clear insights and messages suitable for non‑technical audiences.
• Assist with the preparation of materials for ExCo, Group Board, and other senior forums, ensuring outputs are accurate and timely.
• Assist in tracking performance against the business plan and identifying key drivers of variance.
• Perform portfolio‑level analyses (loss ratio, premium adequacy, volume, mix, and trend) across products and regions.
• Contribute to cross‑product pricing and portfolio initiatives, ensuring analytical consistency and best practice.

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

About You:

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

What you need to have:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a solid understanding of core insurance metrics
• Progress toward actuarial qualification with an accredited Actuarial Society (e.g. IFoA or equivalent)
• Ability to organise analysis, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets

What we prefer you to have:

• Ability to use R or Python for data manipulation and statistical analysis
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to challenge assumptions and ask thoughtful questions

Role Factors:

In this role, you will typically be required to:

• Be in the office 3 days per week

What we offer:

You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.