Job Description

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Description

The role of Syndicate Manager has been created to assist with the ongoing management of the newly created Syndicate 1984. There is a wide variety of activities across multiple functions that will need to be undertaken in order to ensure that Convex is able to meet the requirements of Lloyd's and Asta as well as ensure smooth operation of the syndicate.

As the Syndicate Manager, you will oversee the cross-functional activities required to support the syndicate along with the coordination of ongoing engagement with Asta and Lloyd's.

You will work closely with the Active Underwriter and report directly into the Head of Underwriting Operations.###

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic plans for the syndicate Oversee underwriting decisions, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Ensure that activities required to submit various returns to Lloyd's and Asta are completed in line with required timelines. This includes preparation of the SBF, quarterly reserving and aggregate exposures returns. Collaborate with syndicate functions to ensure seamless operations across the business Act as liaison between internal functions, Asta and Lloyd's. Ensure key reinsurance contracts between Convex and the Syndicate are managed effectively.


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Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Proven track record in the Lloyd's market, with a robust understanding of financial reporting, regulatory requirements and performance analysis techniques.

Intimate understanding of underwriting, operations governance and risk management.

Effective communicator with the ability to set and manage expectations clearly and foster collaborative relationships with all stakeholders.

Good at leading and driving things forward; able to handle and prioritise various projects, initiatives and deadlines.

The ability to influence and constructively challenge internal as well as external stakeholders and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

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Benefits

Competitive Salary 30 days Annual Leave Birthday Leave 10% Employer Pension Contribution Private Health Insurance Medical Cover Group Income Protection Life Assurance Cover Enhanced Parental Leave Annual Health Check 3 days of Volunteer Leave each year 10 days of help with care (elder/ childcare) through Bright Horizons 1,300 to spend on learning & wellbeing Give as You Earn Cycle to Work Season Ticket Loan


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About Convex Insurance

In 2019, Stephen Catlin and Paul Brand co-founded Convex with $1.7bn of initial committed capital to underwrite insurance and reinsurance for complex specialty risks. The company has since received an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent) and regulatory approval to operate in London, Bermuda, Luxembourg and United States.


We have also welcomed leaders in their fields from across the insurance industry, bringing a diversity of thought and approach.



We live our values in every facet of our business:

Earn our reputation

Everything we do affects how others see us. Our success depends upon our reputation, for which all of us share responsibility.

Straightforward and fair

We tell it like it is, with fairness, dignity and respect. We strive to do the right thing always, however hard it seems.

Determined to improve

However good we are, we are not complacent. We know we can always be better and we never stop trying to improve.

Inspired by opportunity

We come to the market and to every client engagement without baggage. There is no limit to what we can achieve together.

Enjoy being different

We feel positive about change and we are not afraid to try new things in our quest for a better way for clients, stakeholders and colleagues to do business.