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

Engelhart

ABOUT US Engelhart was founded in 2013 by BTG Pactual Group as a commodities trading company. Our business model is “asset light” and highly diversified – giving us the ability to adapt effectively and nimbly to changing market conditions. We have assembled successful multidisciplinary teams, leveraging advanced fundamental analysis with deep quantitative and weather research capabilities.  Our activities are underpinned by strong risk management practices and by powerful technology and operational excellence. We have exceptional teams with diverse global backgrounds and decades of experience, and are driven by a highly collaborative culture, across products and competencies. In 2024, Engelhart acquired Trailstone, a global energy trading and technology company. The acquisition provides us with new expertise, analytics and proprietary technology which is being used to provide risk management and optimisation services to help maximise the value of our clients’ renewable power. The acquisition also expanded Engelhart’s capabilities into physical natural gas across North America, a critical fuel to support the energy transition. Our talented and experienced individuals work together according to its four company values: Performance, Agility, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship. ABOUT THE ROLE Engelhart is searching for an experienced Structured Trade Finance Manager to join our global Treasury function, based on-site in our Stamford CT office. This is a new opportunity within our organization, reporting directly to the US Head of Treasury, and responsible for supporting the ongoing growth of our US Power & Gas business.  This will be a full-time role, owning the following responsibilities: * Originating, structuring, executing, and managing efficient financing solutions to enable further growth of Engelhart's US Power & Gas business, with a particular focus on physicals. * Modeling, forecasting, reporting, and optimizing working capital, with a hands-on approach and regular interaction with senior internal stakeholders. * Managing the existing Borrowing Base Facility and bilateral credit lines, including annual refinancing and negotiations with financing partners. * Driving ongoing optimization of processes and systems across the Treasury function, partnering closely with front office, middle office, legal, accounting, credit, and IT.   ABOUT YOU The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills to build strong relationships and work effectively with both internal stakeholders and external partners. This person needs to be from a structured background, seasoned in originating, implementing, designing, and forecasting in order to provide a commercial and analytical edge to our experienced operational function.  As such, the following experiences and skills will are necessary for application:  * A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience supporting the financing and capital structure of a US Power and Gas trading business. * Demonstrated experience in sourcing, executing, and managing syndicated and bilateral financing facilities and affiliated relationships. * Strong experience in modeling, forecasting, and optimizing working capital. * Tangible knowledge of, and focus on, physical transactions as a trade finance specialist.  In addition, the following are not necessary though highly desirable for an immediate positive impact in this role: * Strong understanding of financial trading/exchange requirements in addition to physical transactions. * Exposure to innovative, bespoke, or non-traditional financing solutions. * Strong ability to work autonomously and operate independently.   What we offer * Competitive compensation and participation in Engelhart’s discretionary bonus plan.  * 20 days of annual holiday entitlement, excluding US public holidays (NYSE). * Robust benefits package such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401(k) match, and supplemental benefits partially subsidized by the Company.   * Eligibility to receive external and internal training in accordance with our Training & Development Policy.   We believe in inclusivity and are therefore dedicated to ensuring all employees – across gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, life experience, background and more – feel welcome and included in the company. We promote diversity because we believe it is essential to our ability to think holistically.