Manager - Research

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Research team at Marsh Mc Lennan. This role will be based in Mumbai. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office

Business Title : Manager - Research

We will count on you to:

• Highly proactive and action-oriented individual, adept at using tools/databases such as SNL, S&P Capital IQ, Moody's, Fitch, A M Best (not limited to) to retrieve (re)insurance financial information quickly
• Use skills and imagination in searching relevant information that is challenging to mine and increase proficiency gradually in processing such (re)insurance financial information
• Well read, well informed and with an ability to grasp lot of macro-economic, financial/ equity/ statutory accounting/ GAAP/ IFRS/ Credit rating, lines of business and sector information in Property & Casualty (re)insurance industry
• Has an active interest in following news/events/developments with economic relevancy and understand how it impacts the Property & Casualty (re)insurance company/ industry
• Should quickly grow to understand the end to end of the business they're working in
• Articulate and refine understanding of complex issues in a simple manner
• Has a mind-set to prod at facts - starts with asking/framing questions; use judgement and subsequently attempt to develop logical answers
• Deliver insights/research/analytics of higher quality and relevance to drive business strategy and growth by assisting stakeholders with meaningful financial research, company and peer analysis
• Build specialized understanding of related insurance/re-insurance markets globally
• Analytical ability to comprehend (re)insurance financial data, use/ build various dashboards (Power Bi/ any other platform) for advisory services

What you need to have:

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with ability to translate significant data into meaningful insights and dashboards
• MS in Economics, Finance, MBA in Finance from a reputed university. CFA could be an added advantage. Any certification in (re) insurance markets will be an advantage.
• Expert understanding of P&C (re)insurance financial statements
• Possesses the aptitude to quickly synthesize information, so what, and develop story based on the analysis
• Understanding of global macro environment and its implications on industry, sector and (re)insurance company financials
• Granular understanding of company basis accounting, equity and credit risk and its implications on P&C financials
• Solid understanding of capital model and its criterias of AM Best or S&P for (re)insurance industry
• Advanced skills in MS Office and VBA
• Power Bi dashboard development
• At least 5+ years of experience in technical role in (re)insurance industry financial analysis with in-depth knowledge of insurance/re-insurance markets globally, marketplace, key trends, economic developments and key business financials
• Expert knowledge and understanding of at least one area in financial accounting/ equity/ corporate finance, credit rating, lines of business and sector in Property & Casualty(re)insurance industry
• Experience of working with a UK/US based (re)insurance/ broking/consulting firm of global

What makes you stand out?

• Expert knowledge and understanding of at least one area in financial accounting/ equity/ corporate finance, credit rating, lines of business and sector in Property & Casualty(re)insurance industry
• Experience of working with a UK/US based (re)insurance/ broking/consulting firm of global repute