Credit Research and Pricing Analyst

In good company.

 

Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

 

Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business. We believe we are ‘In good company.’ with everyone we interact with.

We’re looking for a

Credit Research and Pricing Analyst

 

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Head of Specialty Reinsurance, you will join our specialized reinsurance team underwriting Credit, Political Risks (CPR), and Surety lines. The successful candidate will combine quantitative risk modeling expertise with deep credit analysis to support underwriting decisions, portfolio management, and strategic planning across global markets.

 

Hamilton Re is our Bermuda insurer underwriting property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance on a global basis.

What you will do

 

Risk Analytics

• Develop and maintain the technical pricing framework and pricing models for CPR and Surety reinsurance contracts
• Analyze loss experience, exposure data, and risk drivers to inform underwriting strategy
• Support capital modeling, reserving, and portfolio optimization initiatives
• Collaborate with underwriting, risk, and finance teams to ensure pricing adequacy and risk-adjusted returns

 

Portfolio Management

• Monitor and analyze portfolio performance and key risk indicators
• Support accumulation management and scenario testing, especially for systemic and political risks
• Assist in stress testing, risk appetite setting, and reinsurance structuring
• Contribute to product development and strategic expansion in emerging markets
• Support the development and implementation of portfolio management tools

 

Credit Analysis

• Assess creditworthiness of corporate and sovereign obligors in diverse global markets
• Analyze financial statements, industry dynamics, and macroeconomic trends
• Evaluate new and existing external data sources to support ongoing model development
• Evaluate counterparties and structured credit exposures in facultative and treaty reinsurance
• Provide insight on country risk, political and economic developments affecting exposure
• Evaluate mortgage CRT transactions and monitor an inforce portfolio of mortgage CRT exposures

 

Conduct Standards

• You must act with integrity
• You must act with due skill, care and diligence
• You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and/or other relevant regulators
• You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
• You must observe proper standards of market conduct
• You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

 

What you require for the role

 

• Degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Progress toward or completion of actuarial qualifications (e.g., FIA, ASA, FCAS), or CFA preferred
• 5–10 years of experience in credit analysis, actuarial pricing, or risk modeling—preferably in (re)insurance or financial institutions
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, SQL, R, or Python
• Familiarity with political risk, sovereign credit, corporate credit, or surety underwriting is a strong advantage
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Open, innovative and inclusive mindset
• Collaborative spirit
• Results-oriented and growth mindset

 

What you can expect from us

We offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture guided by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

 

We know if we welcome and respect differences, we’ll attract and retain talent that brings a valuable diversity of perspectives and experience. We want all our colleagues to feel that they can bring their whole selves to work at Hamilton and know that they can be part of building a great company.