Analyst, Program Management DA&T

About the Company

Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage) was established in late 2020 as a re/insurance partner designed for the future. Driven by relentless curiosity, our team of trusted experts provides a fresh perspective on our clients’ risks. We add creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid. Vantage provides specialty re/insurance through its operating subsidiaries in Bermuda and the U.S.

Vantage has approximately 340 colleagues in both the United States and Bermuda. We have offices in Chicago, IL, Norwalk, CT, Alexandria, VA, Boston, MA, New York, NY and Hamilton, Bermuda. Additionally, we are a highly geographically diverse workforce with colleagues based in 25 states and counting. We fully support work flexibility including remote and hybrid work arrangements.

Role: Analyst, Program Management, DA&T

The Analyst, Program Management, DA&T supports strategic initiatives that align information systems development with business objectives for business applications and/or technologies across the Data, Analytics and Technology space. The role supports the program/project management of system integrators and internal resource covering managers/leads, engineers/developers, testers, and business analysis. The position will initially concentrate on Ceded Reinsurance, with other projects added when appropriate.

The candidate must have a background in P&C insurance, ceded/assumed reinsurance and financial reporting with the ability to work with Finance to ensure data is delivered accurately and timely. The candidate should have strong attention to detail, keen assessment of data quality and ability to reconcile datasets. The role works closely with Finance business stakeholders to identify issues and confirm results to ensure accuracy and completeness for the Ceded Reinsurance delivery. The role reports to the VP, Program Manager, DA&T and is remote with occasional travel to key Vantage Locations.

The base salary expectation for this role is between $85,000 and $120,000. Actual base salary for the selected candidate may be higher commensurate with candidate experience; title and expectations will be similarly dependent on candidate experience. Additionally, Vantage offers its colleagues performance-based bonus potential, strong health & welfare benefits, retirement plans with company match, competitive time off plans, a highly flexible work environment, and much more.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Assist in maintaining project plans, timelines and reports under the guidance of the VP – Program Manager, DA&T.
• Assist in data validations across multiple platforms to ensure accuracy and completeness among data sources.
• Reconcile historic transactions with data output from Ceded Reinsurance application, identify variances and track resolutions.
• Provide ongoing oversight and support to Finance team to ensure accurate treaty contract and facultative reinsurance setup.
• Assist in preparation of SOPs and user guides for training purposes.
• Review requirements and conduct quality assurance testing on reports.
• Work closely with financial team to identify and maximize opportunities for automation and data quality.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the Finance team per scope, requirements, schedule, and testing.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 or more years of related insurance experience in the Property & Casualty market.
• Strong data reconciliation and data quality validation skills.
• Strong Excel skills including proficiency with formulas, pivot tables, vlookups, and data analysis.
• Working experience and understanding financial systems including Cede Reinsurance – Treaty (Quota Share, Excess of Loss) & Facultative.
• Understanding with P&C Insurance financial operations including areas and concepts within GAAP and STAT.
• Understanding of financial accounting areas covering premium, commissions, claims, cash, UPR, DAC, foreign currency including identification of realized/unrealized gains/losses, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation & consultative skills for effective collaboration and delivery with all levels of Finance team.
• A strong sense of urgency to keep complex projects moving despite competing priorities and potential barriers.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Effective Communication - Conveys information clearly and succinctly through writing and speaking. Able to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Vantage Values:

• Do What’s Right – be a force for good, for our customers, shareholders, colleagues, industry, and communities.
• Be Relentlessly Curious – ask questions, listen to understand, challenge the status quo, look for ways to say YES, drive innovation, be opportunistic and disciplined.
• We’re Better Together– collaborate, be inclusive, supportive, respectful, and humble, be a trusted partner internally and externally.
• Be Transparent – in who you are, what you think, and how you work, seek, and provide alternative points of view, be true to yourself.
• Make A Difference – focus on impact, embrace technology, leverage data and analytics as critical assets, act intentionally to deliver on our mission.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Vantage, we strive to build and foster a culture where inclusiveness is ingrained, not just an initiative. All colleagues support building an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their experiences and ideas to foster an environment which encourages you to "Be You" We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

In connection with our business, Vantage may collect and process your personal data. For further information regarding how we use this data, please see our online privacy notice at Vantage Recruiting Privacy Notice.

ADA Notice: All applications shall be submitted online through our applicant tracking system. Candidates needing reasonable disability accommodation to enable them to apply and/or fully participate in the selection process are encouraged to email with the subject Candidate ADA Request detailing their needs. Please note the above email box is for candidates needing reasonable disability accommodation only, emails submitting resumes will not be considered and those seeking application status updates will go unanswered.

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