The Fidelis Partnership is a leading privately-owned, Bermuda-based Managing General Underwriter, which, through its subsidiaries, is a global underwriter of property, bespoke and specialty insurance and reinsurance products. The Fidelis Partnership is one of the largest Managing General Underwriters globally and its operations also include outwards reinsurance, claims handling, exposure management and portfolio analytics. The Fidelis Partnership also sponsors and incubates specialist MGAs through its Pine Walk platform. The Fidelis Partnership is separately owned and managed from the ownership and management of Fidelis Insurance Group.
Across product lines and geographies, we focus on three diversified pillars: reinsurance, specialty and bespoke solutions. We are truly diversified. Our long-standing partnerships with capital providers and quota share partners make us nimble. Our breadth of expertise and capabilities deliver outstanding market returns.
The role
We’re looking for a strategic Finance professional to be a key part of the Syndicate Finance function. This role will report to the Syndicate CFO.
This role you will manage Finance activity for the Lloyd’s platform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with significant business growth.
Key accountabilities
Syndicate Financial Management and Control
End-to-end ownership of syndicate finance activities, including expense budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Development and maintenance of cashflow and balance sheet models to support financial planning and decision-making.
Strong understanding of syndicate financial drivers and their impact on performance and capital.
Oversight of Outsourced Finance Services
Effective management of outsourced finance providers to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality financial outputs.
Review and challenge of data provided to and received from third-party service providers, ensuring compliance with required standards.
Interpretation of actuals and financial reports, driving further analysis and management actions as required.
Financial Insight & Decision Support
Provision of high-quality financial insight to support business planning, performance management, and strategic initiatives.
Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement from financial data.
Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement
Proactive liaison with key external stakeholders, including Lloyd’s, Asta, and Members’ Agents, to meet regulatory and business objectives.
Ability to translate stakeholder requirements into clear financial deliverables.
Strong communication and influencing skills across internal and external parties.
Systems & Process Development
Contribution of business expertise to finance systems development and enhancement initiatives.
Evaluation of solution options, balancing business needs, technical constraints, and user experience.
Active involvement in testing and validation to ensure systems meet business requirements.
Openness to innovation and transformative approaches that improve efficiency, insight, and value creation.
Leadership, Collaboration & Culture
Demonstrates agility, constructive challenge, and accountability in a high-performance environment.
Champions technical excellence, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
Fosters an inclusive, collaborative team culture through clear, respectful, and engaging communication.
Skills & experience
A professional accounting or actuarial qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, FIA or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of the Microsoft suite of applications with expert excel skills
Detailed knowledge of insurance accounting
Communication to a range of stakeholders, including communicating objective challenge to the status quo
Agility to respond to changing circumstances and priorities, ensuring that output continues to be driven forwards
Other
The Fidelis Partnership Ethos
At The Fidelis Partnership, we aim to be different while making a difference.
We set the standard for quality in our industry. Guided by our expertise, our clients can take unique and material risks with confidence.
Our approach is tailored and designed to deliver excellence for our clients. We are trailblazers, creating unique solutions in the (re)insurance space.
We are experts. Our brokers and clients value the depth of our knowledge and experience. We leverage state-of-the-art underwriting technology to be a market leader.
We believe sound ethics make for good business. We deliver value for our customers, investors and communities while actively avoid trading with industries that cause harm to people, the environment and animals.
We pride ourselves in creating a workplace that prizes execution, meritocracy, Diversity & Inclusion. Our people herald from countless backgrounds and are united by ambition and the unabashed desire to deliver excellence every day. We provide a competitive environment that helps people cultivate themselves professionally and personally and balance a rigorous workplace with a mindset that prioritises environmental and charitable activities in our communities worldwide.
Our ethos dictates our decisions and actions. It unites us as a team of experts and colleagues and provides us with a compass for ensuring we deliver our best to every stakeholder we serve.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace
Insofar as possible, we aim to ensure the composition of our workforce reflects the make-up of the local community
We have specific programmes in all our offices to support diversity within the hiring process, e.g. internship and scholarship award programmes
This is a particular focus in Bermuda, where we engage actively with local organisations to source diverse talent and provide coaching/mentoring for underrepresented groups
We aim to maintain a focus on equal opportunities across all stages of hiring process
We measure and minimise the pay gap where possible.
Bring Your Whole Self to Work
Our vision is for a workplace culture where differences are valued and where diversity of background, experience and thought are welcomed. We want to create an environment where all employees, regardless of who they are, are given equal opportunities for career progression and enjoy fair reward from their and The Fidelis Partnership's successes. This will be driven by a workforce that embraces Diversity & Inclusion at every level, in every department across The Fidelis Partnership.
To ensure that all candidates have a fair opportunity to show their abilities during the recruitment process, adjustments may be required. If your physical or mental health or disability may necessitate an adjustment, please contact fidelis@avenciaconsulting.com to discuss.
