Syndicate Reporting Accountant

Apollo

Who we are Apollo, a Skyward Group company, is an innovation-inspired insurance platform operating at Lloyd’s of London, delivering data-driven and creative solutions across a broad range of risks. Our name reflects our origins. Inspired by one of our founding investors, Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, the business was built with the same pioneering mindset. Alongside Jim Hays, Neil set out to create a different kind of Lloyd’s platform, focused, agile and built around people. Since launch in 2009, we have grown into a diversified insurance group offering products across Property, Casualty, Marine, Energy and Transportation, Specialty and Reinsurance, alongside Smart Follow and digital and embedded risk programmes. Our experience and unique ecosystem give Platform Partners the best chance of success, from navigating the Lloyd’s new entrant process through to the delivery of their long-term strategy. With a team of more than 300 professionals, we continue to grow with purpose, combining underwriting excellence, innovation and collaboration to enable a more resilient and sustainable world. Your Role As an Aviation Underwriter, you will play a key role in developing and managing a diverse portfolio of Open Market and Delegated Authority Aviation business, underwriting complex risks while balancing portfolio performance, risk appetite and long-term profitability. Working closely with the Head of Class, you will be trusted to make informed underwriting decisions, build strong relationships across the Lloyd's and London Market, and contribute to the continued success and growth of Apollo's Aviation portfolio. This is an opportunity to join an experienced underwriting team where your technical expertise, commercial judgement and market presence will genuinely influence underwriting outcomes. What You Will Do * Underwrite Aviation risks in accordance with underwriting authority, appetite and the Syndicate Business Plan. * Assess, price and negotiate complex Aviation risks, applying sound technical and commercial judgement. * Monitor portfolio performance, exposures and underwriting trends, identifying opportunities to improve profitability while maintaining a balanced portfolio aligned with Apollo's underwriting strategy. * Build trusted relationships with brokers, coverholders and clients, representing Apollo professionally across the Lloyd's and London Market while supporting both Open Market and Delegated Authority business. * Participate in peer reviews, providing constructive challenge and taking ownership of underwriting decisions. * Work closely with Claims, Exposure Management and other stakeholders to identify emerging risks and portfolio opportunities. * Contribute to underwriting strategy through wording development, pricing discussions and continuous improvement across the Aviation portfolio. * Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal governance and Consumer Duty expectations. * Maintain accurate underwriting records and support management reporting where required. * Support the development of colleagues by sharing knowledge and contributing to a collaborative underwriting culture. What We Are Looking For * Experience underwriting Aviation business within the Lloyd's or London Market, with exposure to Open Market and/or Delegated Authority business. * The ability to assess complex risks and understand their impact on wider portfolio performance. * Strong knowledge of underwriting principles, pricing, policy wordings and reinsurance structures. * Confidence building long-term broker relationships whilst maintaining underwriting discipline. * Excellent analytical skills and the ability to make balanced, evidence-based underwriting decisions. * A collaborative approach and the confidence to challenge constructively when required. * Strong communication skills with the ability to explain underwriting rationale clearly to internal and external stakeholders. * A professional, accountable mindset with a genuine interest in developing both yourself and the wider team. What you’ll get in return We offer a competitive and thoughtfully designed reward package that reflects the value of our people. This includes a fair and attractive salary, discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package - including 31 days’ annual leave, a non-contributory pension and private medical insurance. Our commitment to inclusion At Apollo, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse, growing team of empowered experts who bring collaboration, innovation and data-driven thinking to every relationship and every risk. We believe diversity and inclusion go far beyond targets. They are essential to understanding the global communities we serve and to making better decisions. That’s why we are committed to developing diverse talent at every level and creating an environment where different perspectives are genuinely valued, supported and celebrated. We also run a programme of events, training and initiatives designed to recognise both the challenges and opportunities that come with building an inclusive workplace. Hybrid & flexible working Flexible and hybrid working are fully embraced at Apollo. We do not believe in presenteeism. Instead, we trust our people to work in ways that allow them to perform at their best, balancing professional responsibilities with personal commitments. Supporting your application Apollo is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience where every candidate feels supported and able to perform at their best. To help us do this, we invite you to complete a confidential ClearTalents profile. It takes just a few minutes and allows you to share any adjustments that may support you during the recruitment process. Your information remains private, and the recruitment team is only notified if an adjustment is requested. Please register to create your profile here: ClearTalents

Apollo

Who we are Apollo, a Skyward Group company, is an innovation-inspired insurance platform operating at Lloyd’s of London, delivering data-driven and creative solutions across a broad range of risks. Our name reflects our origins. Inspired by one of our founding investors, Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, the business was built with the same pioneering mindset. Alongside Jim Hays, Neil set out to create a different kind of Lloyd’s platform, focused, agile and built around people. Since launch in 2009, we have grown into a diversified insurance group offering products across Property, Casualty, Marine, Energy and Transportation, Specialty and Reinsurance, alongside Smart Follow and digital and embedded risk programmes. Our experience and unique ecosystem give Platform Partners the best chance of success, from navigating the Lloyd’s new entrant process through to the delivery of their long-term strategy. With a team of more than 300 professionals, we continue to grow with purpose, combining underwriting excellence, innovation and collaboration to enable a more resilient and sustainable world. YOUR ROLE As a Senior Outward Reinsurance Technician, you will join Apollo's Ceded Reinsurance team and play a key role in the administration, processing, and oversight of Apollo's outward reinsurance programmes across both Apollo syndicates and Platform Partner Syndicates. Working closely with Underwriting, Finance, Claims, Actuarial teams, Brokers, and external reinsurance partners, you will support the full lifecycle of ceded reinsurance activity, ensuring accurate contract administration, timely reporting, and effective management of reinsurance arrangements across a diverse and growing portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team at a time of continued growth. You will support multiple syndicates and partner businesses while helping to ensure Apollo continues to meet its operational and regulatory obligations across an increasingly complex reinsurance landscape. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Manage the administration and processing of outward reinsurance contracts across proportional and non-proportional treaty arrangements. * Support the placement, maintenance, renewal, and ongoing management of reinsurance programmes across Apollo syndicates and Platform Partner Syndicates. * Maintain accurate reinsurance records and contract data within XL Pro and associated systems. * Process premium, claims, accounting, and settlement transactions relating to ceded reinsurance arrangements, including the provision of debiting instructions and management of activity through the Lloyd's Outwards Reinsurance Scheme (LORS). * Support the month-end net close process, monitor reinsurer aged debt, and liaise with brokers and counterparties to resolve outstanding matters. * Prepare and deliver Lloyd's Outwards Reinsurance reporting and related regulatory submissions. * Support the administration of legacy and run-off reinsurance arrangements where required. * Work closely with Underwriters, Finance, Claims, Actuarial teams, brokers, and external reinsurance counterparties to resolve queries and ensure accurate contract execution. * Contribute to process improvement initiatives while maintaining strong operational controls and data quality standards. * Support the continued growth of Apollo's Platform Partner Syndicates by providing high-quality ceded reinsurance administration and service delivery. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR * Demonstrable experience working within a London Market ceded reinsurance function. * Strong knowledge of outward reinsurance operations and administration, including proportional and non-proportional treaty reinsurance. * Proven experience using XL Pro and the Lloyd's Outwards Reinsurance Scheme (LORS) for reinsurance administration, contract management, and settlement activities. * Experience preparing or supporting Lloyd's Outwards Reinsurance reporting and associated regulatory submissions. * Strong understanding of reinsurance accounting, premium processing, claims administration, cashflow management, and aged debt monitoring. * Experience working collaboratively with underwriting, finance, claims, actuarial teams, brokers, and reinsurers. * Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. * Effective communication and relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders What you’ll get in return We offer a competitive and thoughtfully designed reward package that reflects the value of our people. This includes a fair and attractive salary, discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package - including 31 days’ annual leave, a non-contributory pension and private medical insurance. Our commitment to inclusion At Apollo, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse, growing team of empowered experts who bring collaboration, innovation and data-driven thinking to every relationship and every risk. We believe diversity and inclusion go far beyond targets. They are essential to understanding the global communities we serve and to making better decisions. That’s why we are committed to developing diverse talent at every level and creating an environment where different perspectives are genuinely valued, supported and celebrated. We also run a programme of events, training and initiatives designed to recognise both the challenges and opportunities that come with building an inclusive workplace. Hybrid & flexible working Flexible and hybrid working are fully embraced at Apollo. We do not believe in presenteeism. Instead, we trust our people to work in ways that allow them to perform at their best, balancing professional responsibilities with personal commitments. Supporting your application Apollo is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience where every candidate feels supported and able to perform at their best. To help us do this, we invite you to complete a confidential ClearTalents profile. It takes just a few minutes and allows you to share any adjustments that may support you during the recruitment process. Your information remains private, and the recruitment team is only notified if an adjustment is requested. Please register to create your profile here: ClearTalents

Sereact

Who We Are We build the intelligence that lets robots sense, reason, and act in the real world—moving beyond the lab and into everyday industrial settings like warehouses and factories. Our technology closes the automation gaps that traditional systems can't solve. We are on a mission to redefine how physical work gets done, and we're looking for curious, bold thinkers to help shape the future of robotics with us. Overview As Sereact scales, financing our robotics deployments becomes a strategic capability in its own right. We are looking for a Director Asset-Backed Financing based in Stuttgart to build our ABF program from zero—incorporating the SPV, designing the structure, raising the debt, and running the vehicle long-term. This is a true founder-style mandate inside Finance: you start with a blank page, a supportive Board, and Tier 1 investors, and you own the program end-to-end. Your Responsibilities: Program Design & SPV Setup * Design Sereact's asset-backed financing program from the ground up—asset class definition, eligibility, structure, jurisdiction, tax and accounting treatment. Incorporate the SPV(s): * select jurisdiction, engage corporate services providers, set up governance, bank accounts, and the operational infrastructure required to run a financing vehicle. * Work with external counsel, tax advisors, and auditors to put the legal and accounting architecture in place—true-sale opinions, security packages, servicing arrangements. Fundraising for the SPV * Own the debt fundraising process end-to-end: build the lender universe, prepare the data room, run the process, negotiate term sheets, and drive transactions to close. * Engage banks, private credit funds, and alternative lenders—starting with a first warehouse or seed facility and progressing to larger or syndicated structures over time. * Build and maintain ongoing relationships with debt capital providers as a repeatable funding channel. Structuring & Modeling * Build the cash flow models, waterfalls, and capital structure analyses that underpin every facility. * Define and negotiate advance rates, eligibility criteria, concentration limits, covenants, triggers, and reserve mechanics. * Pressure-test structures against downside scenarios and ensure the vehicle remains robust as the asset pool scales. Running the Vehicle * Stand up the operational backbone of the SPV: borrowing base calculations, lender reporting, compliance certificates, servicer reports, audit trails. * Own data quality end-to-end—from the operating company's source systems to the data tape that lenders see each month. * Manage amendments, waivers, upsizes, and refinancings as the program matures. Strategic Partnership * Partner with the CEO, Director Finance, and Commercial leadership to align the financing program with commercial models such as Robotics-as-a-Service, equipment leasing, or customer financing. * Advise on contract design, pricing, and unit economics where financing structures create constraints or unlock new offerings. * Brief the Board and equity investors on the program—capacity, cost of capital, and the trade-off between dilutive and non-dilutive funding. Qualifications: Education & Experience * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field with a focus on Finance. * 5+ years of practical experience in structured finance, securitization, asset-based lending, or private credit, ideally a mix of originating-side (investment bank, structured finance desk, debt fund) and borrower-side (corporate treasury or finance team that has closed an ABF facility). * Demonstrable track record of taking at least one asset-backed structure from concept to close. Experience financing hardware, equipment, or recurring-revenue contracts is a strong plus. Soft Skills * A builder's mindset with high ownership—energized by a blank page and willing to do the unglamorous setup work alongside the strategic negotiation. * Strong commercial judgment and a pragmatic approach to structuring in a technology-driven environment. * Excellent communication skills—able to translate structured finance concepts for Founders, engineers, and Board members alike. * Fluency in written and spoken English (German optional). Our interview plan: * Application * Take‑home assignment: A short structuring case with clear instructions and a deadline—size a facility for a hypothetical asset pool, propose a structure, flag the key risks. * Cultural fit interview (40 min): A conversation about how you work, what motivates you, and what you're looking for. Expect CV highlights, your "why," and time for your questions. * Interview with our Director Finance (60 min): A discussion on capital strategy, prior deals, and how the role connects to company priorities. * On‑site visit: Meet the team and one of the Founders at our office and collaborate on a real challenge similar to the work you'd do here. You'll get a clear feel for the environment and ways of working. What We Offer: * Wellpass (gym membership) * Flexible working hours * Option to work from home * A genuine zero-to-one mandate in an innovative AI-robotics startup: build the SPV, raise the debt, run the program * Direct exposure to Founders, Board, and international Tier 1 investors * A motivated team and an open corporate culture * Competitive compensation and excellent opportunities for development