Industrial Finance Placement
by Argo International
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About Argo Group
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd is a leading global underwriter of speciality insurance and reinsurance products. The group is headquartered in Bermuda, and employs over 1,300 people throughout 8 countries. Argo has a presence in the United States, Bermuda, London, Brazil and Europe.
Argo Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of its clients. Argo Group enjoys an A (Excellent) credit rating and underwrote $1.9 billion of insurance and reinsurance business in 2012. Argo Group currently has total assets of $6.6 billion.
The Role
The placement year opportunities are in the London office, which trades through Syndicate AMA1200 at Lloyd’s of London. Our syndicate writes a wide range of insurance classes including property, liability, marine, energy, space, aviation and personal accident. The positions are available to undergraduate students who are interested in spending a year in industry as part of their degree. Throughout the year you will gain experience in the Lloyd’s market and support teams in a number of disciplines. You will have real responsibilities and opportunities to work on projects that have an impact on the business. Your training will be provided on the job. The positions will commence on 1st July 2015 and will finish on 24th July 2016. Argo has a history of favouring returning Placement Students in selection for our Graduate programme.
Finance
You would support the Finance team with the various external and internal reporting requirements of the eight insurance entities we operate. Day to day tasks will include general ledger accounting, assisting in production of statutory financial statements, preparation of external regulatory reporting and internal management reporting. The role may also include ad hoc tasks such as liaising with auditors and other departments in order to collate and distribute relevant financial information.
Minimum requirements for applicants are as follows:
- On track for a minimum 2:1 in an Accounting degree
- A level Mathematics essential - A grade preferred
- Highly developed numerical and analytical skills
- IT skills – particularly Excel
- Fluent verbal and written English
- Highly developed communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
CV along with a supporting statement (not more than 300 words) that covers Capability, Motivation & Aspiration. (Applications will not be considered if the supporting statement is not included) to hr.recruitment@argo-int.com.
Submission deadline: 31st October 2014 with 1st round interviews to be held mid-November 2014.
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