Who we are:
Apollo is a specialised independent (re)insurer, established in 2009, to deliver top-tier products and services to clients, brokers, and capital partners at Lloyd’s. The name "Apollo" was inspired by the achievements of one of its founding investors, Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon in 1969. Together with Jim Hays, Neil identified an opportunity to create a unique service provider within Lloyd’s.
Since its inception, Apollo has significantly broadened its portfolio of insurance solutions. This includes Apollo 1969’s traditional and specialty lines, ibott 1971’s innovative sharing economy products, and managing agency services at Lloyd’s through our Strategic Partner Syndicates. Today, Apollo continues to grow with team of over 270 professionals dedicated to fulfilling the company’s mission of enabling a resilient and sustainable world.
“We attract and retain a diverse range of talent by fostering an inclusive, equitable team environment where individuals from all backgrounds have opportunities to grow, succeed, and contribute. We empower our teams to achieve excellence and drive forward-thinking solutions, aiming to enable a resilient and sustainable world.” - David Ibeson, Group CEO
Your Role:
We are seeking a skilled Credit Analyst to join our team, driven by significant forecast growth in the Political Risks and Credit account. This role will enhance our analytical capabilities within the Credit (CR/CF) and Specialty lines teams, playing a crucial part in analysing and managing credit risks to ensure safe and continued new business growth.
What you’ll do:
- Conduct comprehensive balance sheet and portfolio analysis to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate portfolio exposure, providing risk-based recommendations to optimize portfolio performance.
- Deliver in-depth analysis, across sectors and geographies, to support informed underwriting decisions
- Conduct market and macroeconomic research to maintain an informed understanding of business trends.
- Provide tailored analysis of individual counterparties, including internal credit ratings and actionable recommendations.
- Enhance current pricing models and work with the pricing team on referrals.
- Assess the adequacy of reinsurance protections to ensure comprehensive risk coverage.
- Represent the team in discussions with internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating analytical findings.
What we are looking for:
- Demonstrated experience in credit analysis or a related role.
- Exceptional quantitative and qualitative research skills.
- Proficiency with relevant methodologies and analytical tools such as S&P Capital IQ.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of Lloyd’s market standards is advantageous, but not essential.
- CFA qualification or equivalent financial accreditation is desirable, but not essential.
What you will get in return:
Our compensation package is designed to attract top talent. In addition to a fair and attractive salary, this role offers a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive range of benefits, including 31 days of annual leave, a non-contributory pension and private medical insurance.
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
Apollo is a growing and diverse team of empowered and passionate experts who focus on bringing innovation, data driven decision making and collaboration to every relationship and every risk. To meet the needs of a demanding global insurance market, we need a diverse workforce that truly understands the international communities we serve.
That is why we're focused on developing diverse talent at every level; inclusion and diversity means more to us than just chasing a target and we are committed to supporting and celebrating difference. Our people are at the heart of our business which is why we value the diversity of thought and talent of every member of our team.
We offer a range of support and run a programme of events and training that recognise the challenges and opportunities relating to diversity.
Hybrid & flexible working:
At Apollo, hybrid and flexible working is fully embraced and we do not see the benefit of presenteeism. We understand that no two colleagues are alike, and as such we support the ability to remain agile and achieve a home and work balance to best suit business and personal commitments.
Thank you!
To find out more about our values, ESG strategy and commitment to inclusion please click on the 'Life at Apollo' pack.
What We Do
Apollo was launched in 2009 to provide clients and brokers with an agile and entrepreneurial insurance partner. The Apollo name recognised the success of one of its founding investors, Neil Armstrong, who in 1969 was the first person to walk on the moon.
We are an innovative, integrated insurance group offering insurance products across property, casualty, marine, energy and transportation, specialty, reinsurance, and Smart Follow teams via Syndicate 1969. Through Syndicate 1971, ibott, we offer digital and embedded risk programmes, whilst our Strategic Partner Syndicates business supports new Lloyd’s entrants from initial concept to full managing agency services.
What makes us different?
Our wide range of products put us in a unique position where our entrepreneurial approach and service excellence delivers creative and flexible solutions for our clients and partners all in one place as we continue our exciting growth journey. Apollo is a great place to work with an inclusive culture where everyone is welcome, included, and can thrive. Our workplace is collaborative, supportive and innovative, and we strive to produce the best results possible, together. Opportunities exist to develop our employees’ key strengths and we are supported in ways that matter to each individual. In addition to generous employee benefits, flexible working is fully embraced and utilised. We understand that no one colleague is the same and that each of us has our own responsibilities and roles outside of our working life.
“We attract and retain the highest quality talent by developing a team atmosphere where opportunity exists for our employees and partners.” David Ibeson, Group CEO
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