Syndicate Financial Controller

Some of the key tasks may include:

• Lead on the review, audit and filling of the Syndicate financial statements in accordance with statutory requirements and US GAAP.
• Support internal Convex teams with Lloyd’s reporting requirements.
• Have a financial control mindset, developing and embedding appropriate, effective controls. This includes compliance with our internal SOX programme. 
• Assume responsibility for Syndicate reporting including its contribution to the to the Group and BMA regulator.
• Analyse financial performance and variances, providing insights and commentary for management and the Audit Committee (AC) to facilitate better decision making and explore subjective technical accounting matters.
• Coordinate with auditors, internal departments, and external actuaries to ensure successful audit outcomes and data integrity.
• Effectively collaborate with third party outsource providers to ensure repeatable processes are documented and migrated.
• Develop a full qualitative understanding of the business.
• Support system developments and finance transformation projects as required.
• Apply your forward looking, technological mindset. 

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in the Lloyd’s Insurance Market, working within a Syndicate
• Deep understanding of Syndicate accounting processes.
• Highly proficient in using finance systems and knowledge of data warehousing and reporting tools is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to stakeholders at various levels internally and externally.
• Independent self-starter whilst also able to nurture deep relationships and influence across the business and externally.
• Robust problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
• Experience with auditors and regulatory bodies is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 30 days Annual Leave
• Birthday Leave
• 10% Employer Pension Contribution
• Private Health Insurance Medical Cover
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance Cover
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Annual Health Check
• 3 days of Volunteer Leave each year
• £1,300 to spend on learning & wellbeing
• Give as You Earn
• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket Loan

About
In 2019, Stephen Catlin and Paul Brand co-founded Convex with $1.7bn of initial committed capital to underwrite insurance and reinsurance for complex specialty risks. The company has since received an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent) and regulatory approval to operate in London, Bermuda, Luxembourg and United States.We have also welcomed leaders in their fields from across the insurance industry, bringing a diversity of thought and approach.We live our values in every facet of our business:Earn our reputationEverything we do affects how others see us. Our success depends upon our reputation, for which all of us share responsibility.Straightforward and fairWe tell it like it is, with fairness, dignity and respect. We strive to do the right thing always, however hard it seems.Determined to improveHowever good we are, we are not complacent. We know we can always be better and we never stop trying to improve.Inspired by opportunityWe come to the market and to every client engagement without baggage. There is no limit to what we can achieve together.Enjoy being differentWe feel positive about change and we are not afraid to try new things in our quest for a better way for clients, stakeholders and colleagues to do business.