Apollo is an independent specialist (re)insurer launched in 2009 to provide high quality products and services to clients, brokers, and capital partners at Lloyd’s. The Apollo name recognised the success of one of its founding investors Neil Armstrong, who in 1969 was the first person to land on the moon. Along with Jim Hays, Neil saw the opportunity to build a differentiated service provider at Lloyd’s.
Today, Apollo is a team of more than 200 colleagues, servicing clients, partners and brokers from across the globe through its unique augmented underwriting approach.
“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
Your role
To support us on our collective journey to success we are seeking a Capital Modelling Graduate to join our Actuarial & Risk Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical skills whilst having a number of qualified actuaries in your immediate vicinity to assist with questions and queries.
Due to the flat structure and availability of senior members this job will accelerate the development of the softer skills which are key requirements for senior positions.
What you’ll do
Key responsibilities will include:
- Update the internal model to align with the risk profile of the business.
- Assist with parameterising the risks, in particular premium risk and reserve risk.
- Develop new processes and enhance existing processes.
- Support analysis to provide insight into reinsurance purchasing, strategic initiatives and capital planning.
- Perform and assist with development of validation tests.
- Assist with documentation.
- Support delivery of the Lloyd's Capital Returns and Validation Report
What we are looking for
This opportunity is very numbers-heavy and so analytical style problem solving is key and as such we are looking a professional with a numerical degree such as mathematics, physics, computer science, economics or engineering.
The successful applicant should be able to evidence the following:
- Numerical degree – mathematics, physics, computer science, economics, engineering.
- Ability to demonstrate curiosity and challenge of status quo.
- Proactive attitude
- Ability to collaborate successfully as part of a team.
- Responding well to challenge
- Growth mindset and learning agility.
- Attention to detail and a desire to produce accurate and high-quality analysis proportionate to the task
- Ability to build relationships and communicate clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
What you will get in return
As well as your salary, this role offers a discretionary bonus plus a broad range of benefits, including Non-Contributory Pension, Private Medical & Travel 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.