Internal Credit Rating Analyst

Internal Credit Ratings Analyst - Salary of up to £45,000 The focus of this role is to provide support to the specialists within the Credit Rating Methodology team to execute the rolling methodology review plans including the production of regular MI to support ongoing assurance testing. The role is an excellent development opportunity to contribute to the improvement of credit rating processes and controls in a growing business. This role will ensure that the governance of the internal rating methodologies runs effortlessly. A bit about the job: Aviva is building out its internal credit rating and governance team within the Finance function, reporting to the Rating Methodology Oversight Senior Manager. This role will work closely with a range of colleagues from the Annuity Asset Origination, Chief Investment Office and Aviva Investors teams depending on the particular asset class. The Internal credit rating team reports into the Life Actuarial Reserving Lead who supports the UK IWR Chief Actuary, who has regulatory responsibility for the appropriateness of internal credit ratings. Key responsibilities Maintain a detailed and up to date log of all approved methodologies Develop and maintain an easily accessible electronic filing system containing all approved reviews, details of all methodology differences, rating agency research papers, asset manager rating reviews, other committee papers and any other documents as required by the Credit Rating Methodology specialists Maintain a high-level rolling 5yr plan of all reviews and detailed annual plan of upcoming reviews and other tasks as set out in the UK IWR Credit Risk policy Develop and produce regular MI on a timely basis to support ongoing assurance testing Provide secretariat support for expert judgement panels (and any other meetings requiring support as requested by the Credit Rating Methodology specialists) Skills and experience we’re looking for: Experience analysing data or developing MI at a rating agency or in a related credit environment (banking or asset manager preferred). Relevant undergraduate degree in economics, finance, accounting, or related discipline. Strong analytical and organisational skills Self-motivated, able to prioritise and adapt to changing demands Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. What you’ll get for this role: Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague. Salary of up to £45,000 (depending on skills, experience and qualifications) Bonus opportunity - 8% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva. Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in. 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer 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 3 paid volunteering days to help others We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. Aviva is for everyone: We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Dylan Wood a call on 07385 426164 or send an email to Dylan.wood@aviva.com We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. 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