This role is primarily responsible for helping the management of Chaucer’s capital both at a group level and an underlying subsidiary level. This includes helping on the following: formulating the capital policy; the related risk framework; the dividend strategy; debt equity composition strategy; corporate structure planning; underwriting entity available capital plans and then the execution and oversight of said strategies. All capital management related reporting to boards, Finance & Investment Committee, Exec Team, regulators, parent company and other stakeholders is included in the remit.
Main duties
Capital Management ExecutionTo assist the Deputy Head of Capital Management on the annual capital planning reporting and approval exercise with China Re.
To run the quarterly and annual capital rebalancing and profit distribution exercises with Lloyd’s for the Chaucer Syndicates.
To run any capital rebalancing exercises for the Irish underwriting entity.
To assist or run the execution of any debt structures, be it tier 1 or tier 2 solutions, liaising with lawyers and banks.
To own the execution as required on any capital restructuring per the agreed capital strategy.
To own production of all capital reporting to Group Head of Investments & Treasury.
To own all capital related MI reporting including to the following stakeholders: CFO, Exec Team, Finance & Investment Committee, Boards.
To own all capital related reporting to China Re including all regular reporting and ad-hoc request.
To own all regulatory and statutory capital related reporting including Lloyd’s returns, group financial statements, local returns.
To own all the submissions to rating agencies.
To own all return on capital reporting and analysis.
To help produce the Capital Policy, with the related risk framework, and submission for approval from the relevant Committees and Boards.
To work with the Deputy Head of Capital Management and Group Head of Investments & Treasury on formulating and analysing optimal capital structures for the Group and subsidiaries within.
To help create a longer-term capital management plan for the Group including equity from parent and debt.
To help create a capital plan for the underwriting entities: For the Lloyd’s of London business understanding and planning for the Lloyd’s capital cycle and for the Irish business understanding the rating agency and CBI requirements.
To help formulate the dividend policy to parent, working closely with China Re, Capital Modelling, Tax and Finance.
To work closely with the Group Head of I&T, CFO, CRO and Capital Modelling team in formulating capital efficient solutions, including reinsurance contracts (both intergroup and external), during the business planning process.
To produce analysis and recommendations to the Group Head of I&T and CFO on optimal debt and equity composition of the group capital stack
Produce relevant papers seeking approval from Boards, Finance & Investment Committee, Execs, parent company as required to approve of any strategy changes.
To help produce the debt strategy, identifying key banks and their capacity to lend.
To be a key contact for all capital related queries from China Re
To be a key contact for Lloyd’s of London on all capital related matters.
To work closely within the Investment & Treasury team to understand future investment and cash flow needs and adjust the capital plans accordingly.
To be the main contact on capital planning f0r the capital modelling team.
Whilst this role is primarily capital focused we envisage helping the Deputy Head of Investments on pulling together investment analysis on occasion.
Proven experience working in financial services.
Insurance industry experience (desirable)
Knowledge of capital processes and company balance sheets
Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, report writing, Bloomberg skills
Part or fully qualified Actuary or Accountant (long standing experience will be accepted)
Highly motivated and confident individual with positive work ethic
Excellent at managing own workload and working on own initiative.
ABOUT US
Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd’s, the world’s specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.
Our headquarters are in London, and we have international offices in Bermuda, Copenhagen, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website.
Chaucer is committed to diversity, actively values difference and respects people regardless of the protected characteristics which are outlined in the Equality Act 2010 (UK legislation) as a result of the Equal Treatment Directive 2006 (EU legislation).
A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace are core to our success as a business and integral to our winning strategy and culture. We recruit from the widest available pool of talent, and our hiring, assessment and selection process is fair, free from bias and one which ensures we select the right person for the job, based on merit. We are committed to promoting a culture that actively values difference, and recognises that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect throughout their employment.
We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for all roles and encourage you to outline your needs during the interview process.
Skills Required
- Proven experience working in financial services
- Knowledge of capital processes and company balance sheets
- Excellent Excel skills
- Excellent PowerPoint skills
- Excellent report writing skills
- Bloomberg skills
- Part or fully qualified Actuary or Accountant
- Long-standing relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of actuarial or accounting qualification
- Insurance industry experience
- Highly motivated and confident with a positive work ethic
- Ability to manage workload and work independently
What We Do
Chaucer are a leading specialty (re)insurance group working with brokers, coverholders and clients to protect and support business activities around the world. Our services are accessed both through Lloyd’s of London and the company markets. We are defined by an enterprising, bespoke approach to (re)insurance, enabled by the individual character, experience and imagination of our expert teams. Chaucer is a member of the China Re Group and backed by their financial and operational resources. China Re is one of the world’s largest reinsurance companies whose outstanding and comprehensive strength is rated A (excellent) by AM Best and A (strong) by S&P Global Rating.
