Dear Hiring Team at Intesa Sanpaolo,

I am writing to express my interest in the ISPIRE Risk Analyst position within your esteemed organization. With a recently completed MSc in Finance from Dublin City University (DCU) and a solid foundation in risk management, financial analysis, and quantitative methods, I am eager to contribute effectively to your risk management team.

Throughout my academic journey, I have developed strong analytical and numerical skills, and I have gained a thorough understanding of financial instruments and markets. My coursework included modules such as Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, and Financial Markets and Derivatives, which have equipped me with the necessary knowledge to monitor, analyze, and report on various risk exposures, such as liquidity risk, market risk, and FX risk.

While I am currently enhancing my programming skills through courses, I have worked with R for my academic assignments. Additionally, my proficiency in MS Excel, including the use of macros, and other MS applications such as Word and PowerPoint, allows me to perform data analysis and present findings effectively.

Key responsibilities in this role, such as maintaining and developing risk management systems and models, monitoring bond portfolio compliance, performing daily derivatives valuations, and conducting operational risk activities, align well with my academic and practical experiences. During my internship as a Virtual Customer Support Executive at Amazon India, I demonstrated strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

I am particularly enthusiastic about the opportunity to work within a team of professionals and contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management processes at Intesa Sanpaolo. Your commitment to supporting customers and promoting growth in various markets resonates with my career aspirations, and I am keen to be part of such a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my academic background, risk management knowledge, and enthusiasm for quantitative analysis can contribute to the success of your team.

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Research - reference that you know the job is about process improvements (requiring you to be innovative)
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Reinsurance Accountant- PartnerRe

About the job
PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.


Our mission is to continue to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting our clients with solutions tailored to their needs, delivering superior returns to our owner, providing rewarding opportunities for our people and making a positive contribution to society. To achieve this, we live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication and Respect and Care.


Core to The PartnerRe Experience is our global nature. No matter where you sit in the company, you are part of something bigger. Our teams represent our truly international mindset, forging connections across office locations and all levels of the organization and building a network of mutual success. The result is a day-to-day experience that will allow you to:


Shape your own career


Grow in a supportive environment


Connect with a community of experts


Make an impact


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Job Description


About this job:


This role is based in our PartnerRe Dublin office and will report to the Team Leader of Reinsurance Accounting Non-Life based in Paris. The Reinsurance Accounting Department is responsible to handle premiums and claims accounts received from reinsurance brokers and cedents.


Your mission will be to manage an assigned broker/cedent reinsurance facultative and treaty portfolio, which you will verify, process, monitor and analyse.


In more detail your responsibilities will include:


•	Identify, verify and process regular accounts, commutation accounts, cash losses, profit & loss calculations as well as year-end related documents against treaty terms and contractual conditions
•	Cedant premium and loss reserve handling, cedant statistic analysis and Letter of Credit & Pledged Securities handling
•	Monitoring and managing of cash statements including confirmation letters as well as active communication with brokers and cedants
•	Close collaboration with the Claims Department, Payments & Collections Department, Underwriting Administration Department and other functional areas
•	Electronic messaging management and archiving of accounting relevant documents in the DMS
•	Performing periodic SOX and operational controls and assuring correctness of quarterly closing tasks as assigned


Qualifications


About you:


To be successful in this role, you should have the following background, skills and mindset:


•	Working experience in the reinsurance accounting field would be a plus
•	Good technical and analytical skills, comfortable with data analysis, problem solving, and the ability to make decisions
•	Advanced knowledge of Excel, good knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
•	Experienced in eMessaging (electronic messaging) and the reinsurance data system SICS is a plus.
•	Strong communication and interaction skills
•	Fluent in English (verbal and written), other languages are a plus
•	Able to work on common goals both independently and as part of a team
•	Well-organized, attention to detail is critical, you like change and to be challenged, and openness to new ideas and a can-do attitude are part of your strengths


Additional Information





PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.


Thank you,


PartnerRe Hiring Team

Skills
•	Analytical Skills
•	Attention to Detail
•	Communication
•	Financial Statements
•	Account Reconciliation
•	Bank Reconciliation
•	Calculations
•	General Ledgers
•	Reinsurance
•	Sarbanes-Oxley Act