Description

Benefits Summary

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Paid time off/Paid company holidays
• Medical plan options/prescription drug plan
• Dental plan/vision plan options
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Roth savings option and company matching contributions
• Educational assistance program

Overview

The Economist II will support the economic responsibilities of the Economic Research and Analysis Group. The Economic Research and Analysis Group (Country Risk Group) researches and analyzes the political, economic, and insurance industry environments of approximately 150 countries. Risk profiles are created for each country to determine how these factors may affect a company's ability to meet financial obligations. Findings are presented both internally in confidential briefings and externally in reports and comments. The Country Risk Group is also responsible for developing US forecasts, the on-going monitoring of global events and providing support to the global rating analysts throughout the rating process.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the annual revision to AM Best's Country Risk framework including the determination of analytical inputs and framework enhancements
• Research, write, and present internal country briefings
• Conduct targeted research on economic conditions, regulatory environments and insurance market dynamics across countries and regions
• Collect, analyze, and interpret economic and industry data, translating findings into insights for internal stakeholders
• Perform quantitative and statistical analysis using Excel and other statistical programming software (Python strongly preferred)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, International Business or related field
• 4 to 6 years of related experience

Skills
• Excellent Excel abilities, programming abilities (Python preferred)
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent PowerPoint skills
• Able to work flexible hours to accommodate international offices