Sr. Investment Analyst

Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity. We’re an innovative organization that’s small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry.  

Our collaborative workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel: 

• Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. 
• Confident that they will be treated respectfully. 
• Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed. 

At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you’re wired to raise your hand and ask, “Where can I help?”, you’ll thrive with us. 

Responsibilities:

• Review monthly investment accounting system to custodian position reconciliations, and proactively research, resolve and document variances
• Review and research daily suspense/OPR activity versus remittance detail provided by the investment manager, and coordinate the matching and clearing of this activity in the investment accounting system
• Prepare monthly US GAAP and Statutory trial balance reconciliations
• Prepare quarterly 10-K footnotes
• Prepare quarterly and annual statutory schedules, including Schedules A, B, BA, D, DB and E and related footnotes and general interrogatories
• Perform internal controls as designed, maintaining appropriate documentation
• Assist with internal and external auditor testing procedures and documentation requests
• Assist with the review and maintenance of investment accounting system data, including transactions, pricing, ratings/NAIC designations, categorization of securities for reporting purposes, SMF data, LTV and DSCR data for mortgage loans, etc.
• Support the investment accounting leaders on various projects and initiatives   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3-5 years’ insurance industry experience preferable, but banking and other financial services industry experience will be considered
• Working knowledge of investments and related US GAAP and Statutory accounting practices across various asset classes, including bonds, equity securities, limited partnerships, loans, and derivatives
• Working knowledge of Clearwater Analytics highly desirable
• Experience with Oracle general ledger
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A self-starter and a highly motivated individual who demonstrates the ability to exercise sound judgment and work effectively within and across teams

PLEASE NOTE:  At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Argo Group, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400. 

To all recruitment agencies:  Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Argo Group, please do not forward any resumes to Argo Group employees.   Argo Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. (“Argo” or the “Company”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd. (“BWS”), a New York and Toronto-listed public company. Argo, with over $8 billion of assets on its balance sheet, is a leading underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty (P&C) market, working with independent agents, wholesale brokers, and retail brokerage partners to deliver collaborative solutions for niche markets.

BWS is a leading wealth solutions provider, focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of wealth protection and retirement services, and tailored capital solutions. BWS is backed by Brookfield Corporation, a leading global investment firm whose asset management business manages more than $1 trillion in assets as of September 30, 2024.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of