Lead Portfolio Management Specialist

Position Summary

The Lead Portfolio Management Specialist will be assisting in the development of portfolio optimization and management tools and determining VRU’s long term capital and reinsurance needs. This position involves collaborating with brokers, capital providers and internal teams to provide strategic solutions. This is a hybrid role based in Nashville, TN.

What will your job entail?

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for portfolio forecasts, conducting what if scenarios on possible portfolio actions, and determining the required capital to meet VRU’s business objectives
• Work closely with business unit leaders to establish and implement tactics to improve overall portfolio results, while achieving GWP and revenue objectives
• Work with various broker vendors to support the capital growth and reinsurance placements for the company by providing necessary data, reports and validation of submission materials
• Evaluate exposure concentrations and potential impact to the portfolios
• Model the probability distributions of the gross/ceded/net results using Verisk, RMS and other vendor cat models as needed
• Analyze how the distribution of results and relevant risk measures change as a result of application of various proposed reinsurance alternatives
• Demonstrate an understanding of commercial lines property insurance, including the application of complex policy terms and conditions
• Assist in the review and refinement of the Velocity View Of Risk
• Train and support the catastrophe analytics team when needed, including the production and review of monthly portfolio results, real time cat response reporting, data quality and completeness monitoring etc.

Work Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a mathematical or similar related discipline (mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, insurance or another related field highly preferred)
• 5+ years of cat modeling experience using Verisk, Moody’s RMS or other cat models

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Data management experience including policy and exposure data warehousing
• Intermediate / Advanced SQL skills, particularly in querying cat modeling databases
• Programming skills such as python (preferred)
• Quantitative, analytical skills, problem solving skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• An understanding of business / underwriting needs

Behavioral Skills:

• Being a self-starter; able to work independently and meet deadlines consistently
• Troubleshooting – able to work through problems and find solutions
• Communication – superb skills in writing and verbally communicating, able to communicate for impact and clarity.
• Organizational skills – such as: time management, adaptability, problem solving, and ability to prioritize tasks
• High Attention to Detail – focused and attentive to correct data and pinpointing any inaccurate information quickly and efficiently
• Innovation – Striving for new ideas (be that increased efficiencies/processes, or new approaches to solve obstacles)
• Confidentiality – proven ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality to the highest degree possible
• Strategic thinking – focusing on long-term goals and business strategy in your daily deliveries
• A team player; demonstrating a collaborative work style

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orienta