Senior Financial Analyst

Join StarrStarr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise, empowers its employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.The Sr Financial Analyst will serve as a key strategic advisor to several business units within the Casualty business unit. They will provide support that includes, but it not limited to, the following: providing forward-looking financial analysis, influencing decision-making, and shaping the financial direction of the business. The role plays a central role in tracking and communicating actual financial performance, financial planning and forecasting, and performance optimization.Our preference is for this position to be located in our New York or Chicago.Key Responsibilities:Direct and develop financial analysis, insights, planning and forecastingUtilize Power BI and other tools to develop a balance scorecard of KPIs for measuring and improving BU performance.Ensure the integrity of accounting records and financial management reports and manage the BUs Internal Control Framework activitiesIdentify, develop, and expand business opportunities and long-term strategic relationshipsPrepare and manage business and performance reviews from the Finance perspective on behalf of the Casualty Business UnitProvide business insight and recommended actions to address Plan gapsAssist in the development and lead the process for annual financial plans, including, but not limited to, reserve analyses, direct expense budgets and SSU service levels and allocationsWorks with management and executives on a daily basisPreferred Qualifications:Excellent finance and accounting skills with a command of insurance financial statements (i.e., income, balance sheet and cash flow) and financial and risk-adjusted return metrics. Preference for strong understanding of U.S. Statutory Financial Accounting, U.S. GAAP, reporting standards.Commercial Insurance experience.Strong relationship building skills at all levels with demonstrated ability to influence and engage stakeholdersKnowledge of business models, objectives, financial metrics, etc. used in decision-making; ability to build sound business cases to support innovative initiativesSolid understanding of insurance business models and the company's market and business environment and how it impacts business decisionsAbility to identify improvement needs and drive improvementsInsurance industry experienceDetail oriented, strong prioritization and organizational skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAdvanced degree in finance, economics or equivalentCPA, a plusFor individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets: experience and training: licensure and certifications: and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $120,000 - $150,000Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.