Captives Supervising Financial Analyst

Captives Supervising Financial Analyst

The mission of the State of South Carolina Department of Insurance is to protect the insurance consumers, the public interest, and the insurance marketplace by ensuring the solvency of insurers; by enforcing and implementing the insurance laws of the State; and by regulating the insurance industry in an efficient, courteous, responsive, fair, and equitable manner. This position is located in the Office of Financial Regulation and Solvency's Captives Division in Charleston, SC. Job Purpose : Under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Analyst, the Captives Supervising Financial Analyst is responsible for supervising the captive financial analysts conducting risk-focused financial analyses on assigned insurers. This position provides input on technical matters, acts as a reviewer of the work performed by the captive financial analysts, ensures that captive analyst work is an appropriate execution of the risk-focused analysis approach, and provides guidance, support, and training to captive financial analysts. This position may also be assigned primary responsibility for reviewing and monitoring the current financial condition and prospective financial solvency of more complex and higher priority insurance companies.

Supervise the quality of the analysis process for risk retention groups (RRGs), including appropriate depth of review, supporting documentation, and resolution of concerns. Ensure that analysis performed appropriately incorporates information from company filings, internal sources, external sources, and NAIC tools and reports. Ensure that analysis performed is customized to promote effectiveness and efficiency in accordance with the size, risk, and complexity of the insurer. Supervise the workflow of the analysis process, including but not limited to, compliance with timeliness guidelines set forth in the NAIC Accreditation Program Manual.

Correspond with company executives, department staff, and other regulators to investigate issues identified, and evaluate whether additional regulatory actions are warranted. Review conclusions and supporting rationale related to an insurer's priority level and determine if modifications are necessary. Review, challenge, and where applicable, revise the updated Insurer Profile Summary (IPS) and / or Group Profile Summary (GPS) on a timely basis to ensure that significant risks identified and ongoing monitoring are effectively shared with other regulators. Review analyst conclusions regarding insurer compliance with state laws, regulations, and NAIC standards and guidelines.

Act as primary reviewer of more complex and higher priority RRGs. Obtain, review, and analyze annual and quarterly insurer financial statements and all related supplemental regulatory filings (including, but not limited to, audited financial reports, actuarial opinions, management's discussion and analysis, holding company filings, enterprise risk reports, ORSA summary reports, etc.). Obtain, review, and analyze information and results presented in NAIC FAST tools, including IRIS ratios, Scoring System, Analyst Team System, Financial Profile, etc. Obtain, review, and analyze information from other sources relevant to the current and prospective financial solvency of insurers and / or groups (including but not limited to public news reports, rating agency reports, SEC filings, earning calls and releases, etc.).

Review captive analysts detailed financial analysis checklists for annual non-RRG captive insurance reviews in accordance with Department procedures. Act as primary reviewer of more complex and higher priority non-RRGs. Assist Chief Financial Analyst and Business Plan Change Analyst with higher-level and complex business plan change requests.

Assist with licensing, marketing, and promotional activities for the domicile and the captive program, as assigned. Attend meetings with prospective companies seeking licensure and help raise awareness of South Carolina as a captive domicile. Attend and represent the Department at captive industry conferences. Participate on the Captive Application Review Committee to review new captive applications. Participate on the Troubled Company Committee to review captive companies in hazardous financial condition. Assist in development of recommendations for regulatory actions for troubled companies and their implementation and follow-up.

Assist in determining assignments of insurer and insurance groups and the level of oversight provided to analysts based on risks, complexity, and staff abilities. Coordinate work performed with other regulatory functions to avoid duplication of efforts and / or requests. Review research or perform research on complex issues including state law, state regulations, accounting standards, etc. Instruct assigned analysts in the application of risk-focused surveillance concepts and advanced analytical skills.

Encourage and direct staff to alter analysis approach and procedures based on results of work performed, information obtained, and facts / circumstances. Encourage and direct staff to exercise professional skepticism and utilize critical thinking in investigating issues and reviewing information provided by the insurer. Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned by supervisors. Must attend examination meetings and ensure the captive analyst is properly prepared to present overview of assigned companies, provide summary of risks identified, etc. Must organize and maintain supervisory files in a logical and efficient manner. Stay apprised of industry trends through review of business journals, industry publications, etc. to determine impact on insurers in the state and continue to improve focus and execution of the financial analysis process. Maintain relevant designations that enhance the analyst's ability to perform analysis and effectively monitor the ongoing solvency of insurers.

Minimum and Additional Requirements : A Bachelors degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, finance or insurance and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and / or analysis. Insurance designation(s) or progress towards their attainment. Overnight travel may be required but it is not normally anticipated. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and other related tools.

Preferred Qualifications : Captives experience greatly preferred. Appropriate coursework in accounting / auditing. 3 years of financial analysis, public accounting or similar experience in the insurance, reinsurance or alternative markets. Strong communication skills (both written and oral) and advanced understanding of insurance operations, risks, risk management techniques, and transaction flows. Advanced understanding of risks that could emerge from non-insurance operations of a group. Ability to aggregate and summarize information from a wide range of available sources. Takes responsibility and is accountable for solvency monitoring of assigned companies. Objective, fair, reasonable, and courteous with the ability to apply good judgment and draw sound conclusions while setting a good example. Ability to research and apply applicable state laws, regulations, procedures and practices and NAIC statutory and / or GAAP accounting practices. Ability to understand and evaluate the enterprise risk management functions of insurers. Ability to supervise staff captive analysts and invest in staff development. Ability to review work of others, challenge conclusions reached, and provide constructive feedback. Ability to make decisions based on reasonable and timely analysis. Ability to evaluate and challenge information provided by company.

Additional Comments : IF YOU APPLIED ON A PREVIOUS POSTING FOR A CAPTIVES SUPERVISING FINANCIAL ANALYST, WITH THE SC DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, PLEASE DO NOT RE-APPLY. WE HAVE YOUR APPLICATION ON FILE. Educational Credentials : Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to submit a sealed, certified copy of the transcript(s) prior to beginning employment. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript will result in any conditional offer of employment being rescinded. Equal Opportunity Employer : It is the policy of the South Carolina Department of Insurance to provide equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including, but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), disability or age. Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. The Department of Insurance offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes : Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children; 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year; 15 days sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; State Retirement Plan (pension plan option) and Deferred Compensation Programs; Employee Assistance Program; Free counseling sessions for employees and household members; Free legal counseling; Free financial counseling; Flexible Work Schedules; Compressed work weeks; Part-time telecommuting; Flex-time; Contingent upon completing required probationary period; Free Gym Access (Columbia Only); Growth Opportunities; Certifications / designation program allowing for salary increases and bonuses; Infants at Work Program; Employees eligible to bring their newborn / infant to the workplace; Free Parking.