What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Criteria Analyst position at AM Best Company?
Overview
The Sr. Criteria Analyst, Credit Rating Criteria is a member of the Credit Rating Criteria, Research and Analytics Group, and is responsible for the application, maintenance and review of Best’s Rating Methodology (BRM) and the related criteria procedures within rating analytics. The Sr. Criteria Analyst will be charged with assisting in the writing, testing and reviewing of existing and new criteria procedures for insurance-related ratings. Looking for a highly organized, analytical thinker who has a desire to increase their insurance industry knowledge by working towards industry certifications.
Responsibilities
- Provide support for documentation in the Procedure Review process for existing criteria and assist in authoring/editing of criteria procedures
- Participate in dialogue with internal and external constituents regarding inquiries about criteria
- Conduct thorough documentation of the review process for external comments on Criteria
- Ensure that consistency in presentation and content are met
- Coordinate and participate in meetings with Rating Division representatives and provide backup for the meetings
- Handle all ad-hoc requests and develop procedures as needed
- Provide support functions for regulatory and compliance fulfillment
- Automate and improve group processes
- Improve documentation and filing processes. (electronic and hard copy)
- Assist in the sampling of rating committee packages for consistency in the application of criteria
- Participate in the assembling of documentation for internal validation review and audit
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 5 to 7 years' insurance, finance or rating agency background preferred
- Additional certifications (e.g. CPCU etc.) preferred
Skills
• Strong business and technical writing/editing, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to coordinate between internal groups is key. • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel-intermediate level; PowerPoint and Word • Good knowledge base of the insurance industry/financial markets. Property/casualty experience a plus • Ability to explain complex tasks and processes in a cogent manner • Strong time management and planning abilities • Organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to multi-task and be a team player • Motivated to learn new skills and enhance knowledge of the insurance industry • Language skills (Spanish) highly regarded but not required
