Reinsurance Support Specialist

At Aviva, we believe our people are the difference. We're looking for a Reinsurance Support Specialist to join our team and play a key role in supporting the systems, applications and data that underpin our reinsurance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical and technical skills who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and working with complex data. You'll work across a range of stakeholders, helping to maintain and enhance reinsurance systems while ensuring data accuracy, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide systems, data analysis and technical support to the reinsurance function, ensuring the effective operation of reinsurance applications and processes.
• Support the creation, enhancement, testing and maintenance of in-house reinsurance applications, with a focus on usability, efficiency and reducing complexity.
• Analyse business requirements, perform system testing and document system updates, process improvements and monitoring activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Reinsurance, Finance, Actuarial, IT, Customer Services, Claims and project teams to deliver technical solutions and business improvements.
• Maintain an understanding of reinsurance treaties and structures, supporting the accurate application of reinsurance arrangements and reviewing legacy systems to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills & Experiences:

• Part qualified accountant, or previous experience in data analysis, systems support or a similar technical role within a financial services, insurance or reinsurance environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify practical solutions.
• Knowledge of workflow automation, systems testing, IT applications or programming concepts, with an interest in improving operational processes.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• A high level of attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

What will you get for this role?

The work you do at Aviva will make a real difference to our customers. We will recognise your contributions and reward you. From competitive salaries to generous pension contributions and paid paternity leave; take a look through some of our employee benefits!

The expected pay range for this role will fall between €48,000 and €52,250 and salary offered will commensurate with candidate's level of skills and experience.

• A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%).
• Annual performance related bonus and pay review.
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions.
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme.
• TaxSaver Travel Scheme.
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family.
• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work .
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your paid volunteering days to help others.
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.
• We’re deeply invested in our people,  our total reward package has so much to offer.

Aviva is for Everyone   

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.  

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.  

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact kate.ohara@aviva.com