Portfolio Analyst

OUR ORGANISATION

Twelve Securis, formed from the merger of Twelve Capital and Securis Investment Partners, is a leading, founder-led business and one of the largest, most experienced insurance-focused investment managers globally. With offices in London, Zurich, Munich, Bermuda and Tokyo we manage in excess of USD 9.5 billion in assets primarily in Catastrophe (Cat) Bonds and other Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS).

THE ROLE

We are hiring a Portfolio Analyst to join our Portfolio Analytics team. The successful candidate will support the portfolio managers and will gain broad exposure across Cat Bonds, Reinsurance and Retrocession investments.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The role encompasses three core areas of responsibility:

Portfolio Analytics

• Produce portfolio risk/return modelled projections to support portfolio planning, risk monitoring and portfolio positioning

• Conduct custom portfolio creation and new portfolio design analyses

• Perform marginal impact analysis, tail risk assessment and concentration analysis

• Evaluate portfolio positioning and relative value opportunities across reinsurance, retrocession and cat bonds

• Address complex ad-hoc portfolio-related analytical requests to assist investment decisions and Cat Bond trading

Day-to-Day Portfolio Management, Operations & Communication

• Monitor and forecast of cash across portfolios

• Ongoing internal portfolio risk monitoring and reporting

• Support business planning processes during key investment periods, including coordination with the investment analyst team as well as the firm’s fronting partners

• Prepare and communicate portfolio projection results for internal and client use

• Provide analytical support for client presentations, including portfolio updates and pitch materials

• Contribute to and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

• Communicate portfolio analytics and positioning clearly to investors, both in written materials and in meetings

Projects & Development

• Help in the development and enhancement of portfolio management and analytical systems to improve the quality, depth and efficiency of portfolio analysis

• Develop and enhance internal tools such as cash forecasting, portfolio construction, catastrophe bond trading, and fronting arrangement management

• Collaborate closely with the internal software development team to build scalable portfolio management systems and improve existing infrastructure

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years’ experience within the ILS investment management, actuarial or capital markets industry. Candidates from other backgrounds will be considered where they can demonstrate exceptional technical ability and strong fundamental analytical skills

• Strong technical academic background (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Actuarial Science or similar quantitative discipline)

• Demonstrated coding ability (e.g. Python / SQL / R or similar) with the capacity to build analytical tools and enhance portfolio systems

• Strong proficiency in Excel

• Proven ability to independently manage complex analytical projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outcomes

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to investors

• Additional French/German skills would be advantageous but not essential

• Team player with an entrepreneurial attitude, comfortable with change and increasing responsibility

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear documents

• The right to work in Switzerland

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing segment of the asset management industry

• International, inclusive, and dynamic work environment in a company that values innovation and initiative

• Professional development and growth opportunities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

At Twelve Securis, we champion equal opportunities, recognising and valuing the distinct contributions each individual offers. Our dedication is to cultivate an inclusive environment that nurtures diversity, inviting everyone to be part of our team and express themselves sincerely at work.

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