There will be an emphasis on gathering information related to all aspects of the business: the position will interact with various departments: technical closing, actuarial, claims, technical accounting, underwriting, legal, etc. Focus will be on assisting with the analysis of the technical landing of the books, including all associated metrics under IFRS 17 and US STAT. Additionally, the role will require analysis and optimization of business flows in order to ensure maximum operating efficiency for the company and its legal structure.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to contribute to the financial operations of the company. They will have a high sense of teamwork and work ethic, and will be able to assist the Finance function in providing deliverables timely.

Quarterly Analytics

• Assist in developing expectations of technical results for each quarter (US STAT/IFRS 17)
• Compare expectations to actual results by division/LOB/UWY
• Assist with the review of retro results to ensure they are in line with expectations, investigating any significant variances
Work with technical closing, claims, reserving, and underwriting to comment on the quarterly activity

Quarterly Landing

• Work with the local technical closing team to help prepare a quarterly landing summary file explaining the technical results for the period (US STAT/IFRS 17)
• Compare the landing with the operating plan and provide insightful commentary
Update as needed throughout the quarter close

• Assist in preparing the presentations for the Audit Committee and Board of Director’s meetings
Assist in preparing any external presentations including but not limited to regulators, rating agencies, and auditors

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Provide support for the annual strategic plan process, including reviewing assumptions and providing feedback
Maintain three-year statutory pro formas for all legal entities for capital management and tax projections

Local Solvency Planning and Monitoring

• Assist in projecting expected RBC for a three-year period
• Assist in performing stress tests to assess ability to absorb adverse scenarios
Monitor capital adequacy and evaluate opportunities for potential transactions/capital repatriation

• Contribute to the maintenance of accounting records to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards
Research and convey to the Finance team technical accounting issues that are identified

• Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests outside the day-to-day operations
• Assist with impromptu requests from CFO/Controllers in the Americas (Canada, Brazil, Argentina, etc.) to ensure the companies are aligned with finance directives from the Group and relevant information is shared in a timely manner

The candidate will possess a moderate degree of accounting and (re)insurance related knowledge and has foundational knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and Statutory Accounting Principles.

• Professional Experience
  • Approximately 3-5 years of accounting or (re)insurance experience
  • Public accounting or advisory services a strong plus
  • Working knowledge of financial reporting standards, such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP)
• Requisite Skills
  • Strong financial analysis skills
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI
  • Foundry/Business Objects proficiency a plus
  • Strong oral and written skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively with the Finance team to meet strict timelines
    

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance Certified Public Accountant designation a strong plus

As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying “The Art & Science of Risk,” SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.

Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry – actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others – as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.

As an international company, our common culture is defined by “The SCOR Way.” Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.

SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.