View our cookie policy .Investment Platform Specialist page is loaded Investment Platform Specialistlocations: Edinburghtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 31, 2025 (10 days left to apply)job requisition id: R Job Description At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent.Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the Role & Department We are seeking an Investment Platform Specialist to join our Asset Management Technology team. This is a front office role support role, focused on the Order Management System (OMS) and connected applications and Trading Venues. The team supports operations for the OMS across global regions APAC, EMEA and AMRS. You'll work at the intersection of technology, investment products and business operations supporting the delivery and performance of investment solutions.In Investments Technology, our Asset Management Tribe supports the products and processes employed by our asset management business. The tribe comprises a number of squads who are responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting the critical suite of applications and technologies. Key Responsibilities Dealer facing support as a key point of contact for portfolio managers, dealers and third-party vendors connected with our investment platform. Provide real-time support for trade execution and the investment management system (Charles River IMS) Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards. Oversee the functionality and performance of investment platforms, the identification, logging and resolution of defects. Collaborate within the Asset Management Tribe to enhance platform features or resolve technical issues. Working with end users to identify improvements to workflows and how we extract as much value as possible from our systems. Ensure the platform supports front office needs like order routing, pricing, and reporting. Working closely with other team members to provide full global service and share best practices. Work with service partners and vendors to ensure requirements of our business are being met. Working with internal stakeholders through business-as-usual tasks and project work. Performing some regular tasks around these systems which are key to business processes. Designing and documenting processes and procedures for both BAU investment activities and support. Involvement in projects and platform enhancement initiatives, particularly on platform maintenance Develop awareness of the industry and an understanding of common problems, issues and solutions. About the Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following: Customer focus - works to understand business requirements and recommends practical and timely solutions Analytical skills and SQL/Excel proficiency Experience of FIX and desk based dealing applications in an enterprise environment Understanding of investment products (funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, OTC) Experience with front office systems and knowledge of trade lifecycle and settlement processes Experience of Windows Server environments Excellent communication for liaising with stakeholders and internal teams Experience of support ticketing systems such as Service Now, JIRA or equivalent Desirable Skills Experience in an Investment Management environment Understanding of Charles River Investment Management System (CRIMS) Understanding of Enterprise Scheduling Systems ITIL v4 Foundation ITIL Service Operations Powershell scripting or equivalent scripting language Network understanding including TelnetWe are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do . An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we've adopted a 'blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business., where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
View our cookie policy .Investment Platform Specialist page is loaded Investment Platform Specialistlocations: Edinburghtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 31, 2025 (10 days left to apply)job requisition id: R Job Description At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent.Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the Role & Department We are seeking an Investment Platform Specialist to join our Asset Management Technology team. This is a front office role support role, focused on the Order Management System (OMS) and connected applications and Trading Venues. The team supports operations for the OMS across global regions APAC, EMEA and AMRS. You'll work at the intersection of technology, investment products and business operations supporting the delivery and performance of investment solutions.In Investments Technology, our Asset Management Tribe supports the products and processes employed by our asset management business. The tribe comprises a number of squads who are responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting the critical suite of applications and technologies. Key Responsibilities Dealer facing support as a key point of contact for portfolio managers, dealers and third-party vendors connected with our investment platform. Provide real-time support for trade execution and the investment management system (Charles River IMS) Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards. Oversee the functionality and performance of investment platforms, the identification, logging and resolution of defects. Collaborate within the Asset Management Tribe to enhance platform features or resolve technical issues. Working with end users to identify improvements to workflows and how we extract as much value as possible from our systems. Ensure the platform supports front office needs like order routing, pricing, and reporting. Working closely with other team members to provide full global service and share best practices. Work with service partners and vendors to ensure requirements of our business are being met. Working with internal stakeholders through business-as-usual tasks and project work. Performing some regular tasks around these systems which are key to business processes. Designing and documenting processes and procedures for both BAU investment activities and support. Involvement in projects and platform enhancement initiatives, particularly on platform maintenance Develop awareness of the industry and an understanding of common problems, issues and solutions. About the Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following: Customer focus - works to understand business requirements and recommends practical and timely solutions Analytical skills and SQL/Excel proficiency Experience of FIX and desk based dealing applications in an enterprise environment Understanding of investment products (funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, OTC) Experience with front office systems and knowledge of trade lifecycle and settlement processes Experience of Windows Server environments Excellent communication for liaising with stakeholders and internal teams Experience of support ticketing systems such as Service Now, JIRA or equivalent Desirable Skills Experience in an Investment Management environment Understanding of Charles River Investment Management System (CRIMS) Understanding of Enterprise Scheduling Systems ITIL v4 Foundation ITIL Service Operations Powershell scripting or equivalent scripting language Network understanding including TelnetWe are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do . An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we've adopted a 'blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business., where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
The Financial Crime Compliance Change VP - Operating Model SME is responsible for supporting the overarching design and implementation of the target state Financial Crime operating model across the Group, specifically supporting the implementation of the target state accountabilities and responsibilities across the first and second lines of defence. The role will support the detailed design of how the agreed accountabilities and responsibilities will be executed within the in-scope functions; develop detailed implementation plans; and work with key stakeholders to drive delivery of these. To be successful as a Financial Crime - Operating Model - Execution Lead, you should have: Financial Crime Operating Model - Experience working within a Tier 1 Bank on a Financial Crime Transformation project and/or previous experience in designing and implementing a risk management operating model including delivery of clear accountabilities and responsibilities across end-to-end systems, processes and controls. Regulatory Risk Expertise - Experience conducting Business Analysis and driving change / continuous improvement in alignment with business strategy and regulatory agenda. Leadership & Decision Making - Ability to exercise SME knowledge and apply sound judgement over "what good looks like" in respect of comprehensive 1st & 2nd line Financial Crime teams (right sized; appropriate capability; clear and demonstrable evidence of roles / dependencies); and proven track record of operating effectively within a matrix organisation and delivering through other. Stakeholder Management & Senior-Level Reporting - Excellent communicator with ability to adapt style to meet needs of audience, including Exco level stakeholders and senior governance committees); Skilled in developing and growing partnerships across the organisation. Some other highly valued skills may include: Industry Specific Financial Crime & Risk Expertise - experience in assessing and managing financial crime risks across various industries, jurisdictions and customer types (i.e. Retail / Consumer Banking, Private Banking & Wealth, Business / Corporate Banking, and Investment Banking & Markets). Geographic Risk Awareness - knowledge of global financial crime requirements and local regulatory regimes. Collaborative Mindset - strong team player with the ability to engage effectively, sequence priorities and foster a risk aware culture. This role can be based in London and Glasgow with 3 anchor days in the office. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job specific technical skills. Purpose of the role To provide data led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence that the organisation is operating in a compliance with Barclays legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities. Accountabilities Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems to. Identification and investigation of potential market abuse, including but not limited to, Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation or Anti Competitive Conduct. Conduct investigation of compliance risk events or breaches. Oversight and check and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures to avoid future occurrences. Implementation of compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and ensuring that the bank's internal policies are aligned with international standards, including jurisdictional requirements. Collaboration with 1LOD, other relevant Compliance teams and legal, and relevant risk management functions to facilitate a comprehensive approach to compliance and risk management. Identification, investigation and oversight of potential money laundering, terrorist financing or other financial crime. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures. If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
The Financial Crime Compliance Change VP - Operating Model SME is responsible for supporting the overarching design and implementation of the target state Financial Crime operating model across the Group, specifically supporting the implementation of the target state accountabilities and responsibilities across the first and second lines of defence. The role will support the detailed design of how the agreed accountabilities and responsibilities will be executed within the in-scope functions; develop detailed implementation plans; and work with key stakeholders to drive delivery of these. To be successful as a Financial Crime - Operating Model - Execution Lead, you should have: Financial Crime Operating Model - Experience working within a Tier 1 Bank on a Financial Crime Transformation project and/or previous experience in designing and implementing a risk management operating model including delivery of clear accountabilities and responsibilities across end-to-end systems, processes and controls. Regulatory Risk Expertise - Experience conducting Business Analysis and driving change / continuous improvement in alignment with business strategy and regulatory agenda. Leadership & Decision Making - Ability to exercise SME knowledge and apply sound judgement over "what good looks like" in respect of comprehensive 1st & 2nd line Financial Crime teams (right sized; appropriate capability; clear and demonstrable evidence of roles / dependencies); and proven track record of operating effectively within a matrix organisation and delivering through other. Stakeholder Management & Senior-Level Reporting - Excellent communicator with ability to adapt style to meet needs of audience, including Exco level stakeholders and senior governance committees); Skilled in developing and growing partnerships across the organisation. Some other highly valued skills may include: Industry Specific Financial Crime & Risk Expertise - experience in assessing and managing financial crime risks across various industries, jurisdictions and customer types (i.e. Retail / Consumer Banking, Private Banking & Wealth, Business / Corporate Banking, and Investment Banking & Markets). Geographic Risk Awareness - knowledge of global financial crime requirements and local regulatory regimes. Collaborative Mindset - strong team player with the ability to engage effectively, sequence priorities and foster a risk aware culture. This role can be based in London and Glasgow with 3 anchor days in the office. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job specific technical skills. Purpose of the role To provide data led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence that the organisation is operating in a compliance with Barclays legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities. Accountabilities Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems to. Identification and investigation of potential market abuse, including but not limited to, Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation or Anti Competitive Conduct. Conduct investigation of compliance risk events or breaches. Oversight and check and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures to avoid future occurrences. Implementation of compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and ensuring that the bank's internal policies are aligned with international standards, including jurisdictional requirements. Collaboration with 1LOD, other relevant Compliance teams and legal, and relevant risk management functions to facilitate a comprehensive approach to compliance and risk management. Identification, investigation and oversight of potential money laundering, terrorist financing or other financial crime. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures. If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Help us provide an outstanding new business service to our customers across the UK while working for a recognised leading global insurance company here at Markel as a Broker Advisor • Monday - Friday only with shifts between 8.30am - 5.30pm • Great starting salary + achievable monthly bonus Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: It's an exciting time to join Markel as our NMUK Direct division launches our brand-new Broker sales team. Due to this growth we have an exciting, brand-new opportunity for an Insurance Broker to join us based in our Manchester office.The Caunce O'Hara broking team provides specialist insurance services to contractors, consultants, freelancers, and self-employed professionals through the Caunce O'Hara and OLLO brands. We offer a comprehensive range of insurance coverage, including professional indemnity, public liability, employers' liability, directors and officers liability, property, occupational personal accident, legal representation and employment cover, and cyber insurance. Customers can obtain quotes and purchase coverage directly through our websites or receive assistance from our team of insurance experts over the telephone. We have ambitious plans for growth to expand our presence within our target sectors. This role presents an exciting opportunity for the someone who is looking to advance their career in insurance. What you'll be doing: Contacting customers who have received quotes but haven't made a purchase, following up on online quote referrals, reconnecting with former customers, and renewing policies with the aim of generating new business. Providing insurance options from various providers. Handling incoming calls from both new and existing clients. Promoting additional products from different insurers. Quoting, binding, renewing, and processing policy payments. Addressing customer inquiries through phone, live chat, and email. Pursuing outstanding renewals. Managing online quote referrals and completing underwriting questions required by insurers. Handling mid-term adjustments and sending renewal invitations. Performing administrative duties to satisfy customer needs. Coordinating with different insurance companies to secure policies for clients. Our must haves: Experience in insurance or financial services. Proven ability to meet sales or retention targets within a telephony environment. Exceptional sales skills and an aptitude for identifying cross-sell opportunities. A customer-focused approach with meticulous attention to detail. Ability to effectively assimilate information, enabling accurate recall of benefits and add-ons offered by various insurers. Strong communication skills. Excellent numeracy and literacy capabilities. Understanding of conduct risk and non-advised status. Drive and enthusiasm to meet deadlines. Proficiency in liaising with external stakeholders effectively. Who we are: Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary plus generous monthly bonus & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Help us provide an outstanding new business service to our customers across the UK while working for a recognised leading global insurance company here at Markel as a Broker Advisor • Monday - Friday only with shifts between 8.30am - 5.30pm • Great starting salary + achievable monthly bonus Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: It's an exciting time to join Markel as our NMUK Direct division launches our brand-new Broker sales team. Due to this growth we have an exciting, brand-new opportunity for an Insurance Broker to join us based in our Manchester office.The Caunce O'Hara broking team provides specialist insurance services to contractors, consultants, freelancers, and self-employed professionals through the Caunce O'Hara and OLLO brands. We offer a comprehensive range of insurance coverage, including professional indemnity, public liability, employers' liability, directors and officers liability, property, occupational personal accident, legal representation and employment cover, and cyber insurance. Customers can obtain quotes and purchase coverage directly through our websites or receive assistance from our team of insurance experts over the telephone. We have ambitious plans for growth to expand our presence within our target sectors. This role presents an exciting opportunity for the someone who is looking to advance their career in insurance. What you'll be doing: Contacting customers who have received quotes but haven't made a purchase, following up on online quote referrals, reconnecting with former customers, and renewing policies with the aim of generating new business. Providing insurance options from various providers. Handling incoming calls from both new and existing clients. Promoting additional products from different insurers. Quoting, binding, renewing, and processing policy payments. Addressing customer inquiries through phone, live chat, and email. Pursuing outstanding renewals. Managing online quote referrals and completing underwriting questions required by insurers. Handling mid-term adjustments and sending renewal invitations. Performing administrative duties to satisfy customer needs. Coordinating with different insurance companies to secure policies for clients. Our must haves: Experience in insurance or financial services. Proven ability to meet sales or retention targets within a telephony environment. Exceptional sales skills and an aptitude for identifying cross-sell opportunities. A customer-focused approach with meticulous attention to detail. Ability to effectively assimilate information, enabling accurate recall of benefits and add-ons offered by various insurers. Strong communication skills. Excellent numeracy and literacy capabilities. Understanding of conduct risk and non-advised status. Drive and enthusiasm to meet deadlines. Proficiency in liaising with external stakeholders effectively. Who we are: Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary plus generous monthly bonus & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Blackstone and Sixth Street Agree Sale of Kensington Mortgages to Barclays Bank UK PLC London, 24 June 2022 - Kensington Mortgages ("Kensington"), the fast-growing specialist mortgage lender, has today announced a sale to Barclays Bank UK PLC ("Barclays"). The sale follows an auction process that attracted interest from a broad range of bidders. Barclays is acquiring the business from funds affiliated with Blackstone Tactical Opportunities ("Blackstone") and Sixth Street, which have jointly owned the business since 2015 during which time Kensington enjoyed an extended period of accelerated growth. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. Barclays is acquiring Kensington Mortgage Company Limited ("KMC"), Kensington Mortgage Services Limited ("KMS") and a portfolio of UK mortgages consisting primarily of mortgages originated by KMC from October 2021 to completion of the acquisition of KMC and KMS (the "KMC Mortgage Portfolio"). The acquisition will allow Barclays to become one of the few major banks with a specialist mortgage offering. Kensington is a leading UK specialist residential mortgage lender focused on providing mortgages via brokers to borrowers with complex incomes. Using a combination of proprietary technology, data analytics and human insight to design products and make lending decisions, Kensington focuses on the self-employed and those with multiple or variable incomes - segments that major banks often do not serve. The business, which is based in Maidenhead and has around 600 employees, services approximately £8.7 billion of third party and related party mortgages in addition to the KMC Mortgage Portfolio. Kensington originated approximately £1.9 billion of mortgages in the year ended 31 March 2022. Under the joint ownership of Blackstone and Sixth Street, Kensington has improved its processes and expanded its product offerings to become a market leader in specialist lending to the self-employed, first-time buyers, older borrowers and customers with multiple sources of income. The business is also recognised in the industry for having a market-leading data and technology platform, which has facilitated profitable growth, product innovation and exceptional loan underwriting performance. The business has grown its originations at a compound annual growth rate of 22% since the acquisition in 2015. Mark Arnold, CEO of Kensington Mortgages, commented: "This sale marks the start of an exciting new chapter of growth for Kensington. We have a strong track-record in the specialist mortgage space, using our proprietary data and tech platform to innovate and grow, and now is a natural point to bring in a partner who can help us to drive our next expansion phase. As a major UK bank with a broad reach and offering, Barclays is well-placed to support this expansion, whilst the sale will allow it to differentiate itself as a 'mainstream specialist' and offer a range of mortgage solutions not available from competitors." Matt Hammerstein, CEO of Barclays Bank UK PLC, commented: "The transaction reinforces our commitment to the UK residential mortgage market and presents an exciting opportunity to broaden our product range and capabilities. KMC is a best-in-class specialist mortgage lender with an established track record in the UK market, strong broker and customer relationships and data analytics capabilities. KMC complements our existing UK mortgage business and broker relationships through the addition of a specialist prime mortgage originator and the utilisation of our strong UK funding base. We look forward to KMC management and employees becoming part of the Barclays group." Qasim Abbas, Senior Managing Director, Blackstone Tactical Opportunities, said: "Kensington's success in becoming one of the UK's leading specialist mortgage lenders is testament to the quality of its products, the resilience of its business model and the excellence of its management team. In particular, their collective strength in harnessing the power of data science and analytics, prudent risk management and always providing their customers with the right product to suit their individual needs has been key to the evolution of their business. We wish them the very best as they enter an exciting new chapter." Michael Muscolino, Partner at Sixth Street, said: "We want to thank management and the entire Kensington team for their dedication and collaboration over the past decade in building the platform into a market leader. Our focus on using data to drive consistent innovation allowed us to create new products and broaden mortgage access while maintaining exceptional underwriting standards. We wish the company great continued success with its new partners at Barclays." About Kensington Mortgages Kensington Mortgages was founded in 1995. The business was acquired by Blackstone and Sixth Street Partners in 2015, initiating a period of considerable growth and investment. The mortgage servicing business Acenden was also acquired by the same investors and merged with Kensington, creating a broader UK mortgage business. Since the acquisition, Kensington has more than tripled the number of underwriters it employs and almost quadrupled its origination volumes. Kensington lent £1.9bn in new mortgages for the year ended 31st March 2022. A clear period of growth was initiated with the arrival of Mark Arnold as CEO in April 2018. Under the guidance of the leadership team, Kensington consolidated a number of disparate legacy brands under a revitalised Kensington identity, launched a best-in-class, data and analytics driven and highly scalable integrated technology platform, sharpened its market positioning and launched a range of new and innovative products. These include mortgages for public sector workers, products that reward borrowers for improving the environmental credentials of their home and a new fixed for term mortgage where monthly payments remain fixed for the entire term of the loan. The business is now clearly established as a leading specialist mortgage lender, with a strong market position as a lender to the self-employed, younger borrowers, older borrowers and those with more complex personal circumstances. The brand has a 4.4-star consumer rating on Trustpilot. The business has very strong credit controls. Only 19 loans issued by Kensington Mortgages since 2010 have gone into default, with the total cumulative losses on those loans amounting to just £252,000. About Barclays Group Barclays PLC is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customer and client, and geography. Its businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. For further information about Barclays, please visit its website home.barclays . About Blackstone Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $915 billion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused onprivate equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis.Further information is available at . onLinkedIn ,Twitter , andInstagram . About Sixth Street Sixth Street is a global investment firm with over $60 billion in assets under management and committed capital. The firm uses its long-term flexible capital, data-enabled capabilities, and One Team culture to develop themes and offer solutions to companies across all stages of growth. Sixth Street's London-based presence was formed in 2011 to invest in businesses and assets across Europe. Founded in 2009, Sixth Street has more than 400 team members including over 180 investment professionals around the world. For more information, visit or follow Sixth Street on LinkedIn . Notes to Editors For Kensington Mortgages: Jess Gill (0) (0) For Barclays: Oliver Palca (0) For Blackstone: (0) Louis Clark (0) For Sixth Street: Patrick Clifford +1 Gavin Davis (0)
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Blackstone and Sixth Street Agree Sale of Kensington Mortgages to Barclays Bank UK PLC London, 24 June 2022 - Kensington Mortgages ("Kensington"), the fast-growing specialist mortgage lender, has today announced a sale to Barclays Bank UK PLC ("Barclays"). The sale follows an auction process that attracted interest from a broad range of bidders. Barclays is acquiring the business from funds affiliated with Blackstone Tactical Opportunities ("Blackstone") and Sixth Street, which have jointly owned the business since 2015 during which time Kensington enjoyed an extended period of accelerated growth. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. Barclays is acquiring Kensington Mortgage Company Limited ("KMC"), Kensington Mortgage Services Limited ("KMS") and a portfolio of UK mortgages consisting primarily of mortgages originated by KMC from October 2021 to completion of the acquisition of KMC and KMS (the "KMC Mortgage Portfolio"). The acquisition will allow Barclays to become one of the few major banks with a specialist mortgage offering. Kensington is a leading UK specialist residential mortgage lender focused on providing mortgages via brokers to borrowers with complex incomes. Using a combination of proprietary technology, data analytics and human insight to design products and make lending decisions, Kensington focuses on the self-employed and those with multiple or variable incomes - segments that major banks often do not serve. The business, which is based in Maidenhead and has around 600 employees, services approximately £8.7 billion of third party and related party mortgages in addition to the KMC Mortgage Portfolio. Kensington originated approximately £1.9 billion of mortgages in the year ended 31 March 2022. Under the joint ownership of Blackstone and Sixth Street, Kensington has improved its processes and expanded its product offerings to become a market leader in specialist lending to the self-employed, first-time buyers, older borrowers and customers with multiple sources of income. The business is also recognised in the industry for having a market-leading data and technology platform, which has facilitated profitable growth, product innovation and exceptional loan underwriting performance. The business has grown its originations at a compound annual growth rate of 22% since the acquisition in 2015. Mark Arnold, CEO of Kensington Mortgages, commented: "This sale marks the start of an exciting new chapter of growth for Kensington. We have a strong track-record in the specialist mortgage space, using our proprietary data and tech platform to innovate and grow, and now is a natural point to bring in a partner who can help us to drive our next expansion phase. As a major UK bank with a broad reach and offering, Barclays is well-placed to support this expansion, whilst the sale will allow it to differentiate itself as a 'mainstream specialist' and offer a range of mortgage solutions not available from competitors." Matt Hammerstein, CEO of Barclays Bank UK PLC, commented: "The transaction reinforces our commitment to the UK residential mortgage market and presents an exciting opportunity to broaden our product range and capabilities. KMC is a best-in-class specialist mortgage lender with an established track record in the UK market, strong broker and customer relationships and data analytics capabilities. KMC complements our existing UK mortgage business and broker relationships through the addition of a specialist prime mortgage originator and the utilisation of our strong UK funding base. We look forward to KMC management and employees becoming part of the Barclays group." Qasim Abbas, Senior Managing Director, Blackstone Tactical Opportunities, said: "Kensington's success in becoming one of the UK's leading specialist mortgage lenders is testament to the quality of its products, the resilience of its business model and the excellence of its management team. In particular, their collective strength in harnessing the power of data science and analytics, prudent risk management and always providing their customers with the right product to suit their individual needs has been key to the evolution of their business. We wish them the very best as they enter an exciting new chapter." Michael Muscolino, Partner at Sixth Street, said: "We want to thank management and the entire Kensington team for their dedication and collaboration over the past decade in building the platform into a market leader. Our focus on using data to drive consistent innovation allowed us to create new products and broaden mortgage access while maintaining exceptional underwriting standards. We wish the company great continued success with its new partners at Barclays." About Kensington Mortgages Kensington Mortgages was founded in 1995. The business was acquired by Blackstone and Sixth Street Partners in 2015, initiating a period of considerable growth and investment. The mortgage servicing business Acenden was also acquired by the same investors and merged with Kensington, creating a broader UK mortgage business. Since the acquisition, Kensington has more than tripled the number of underwriters it employs and almost quadrupled its origination volumes. Kensington lent £1.9bn in new mortgages for the year ended 31st March 2022. A clear period of growth was initiated with the arrival of Mark Arnold as CEO in April 2018. Under the guidance of the leadership team, Kensington consolidated a number of disparate legacy brands under a revitalised Kensington identity, launched a best-in-class, data and analytics driven and highly scalable integrated technology platform, sharpened its market positioning and launched a range of new and innovative products. These include mortgages for public sector workers, products that reward borrowers for improving the environmental credentials of their home and a new fixed for term mortgage where monthly payments remain fixed for the entire term of the loan. The business is now clearly established as a leading specialist mortgage lender, with a strong market position as a lender to the self-employed, younger borrowers, older borrowers and those with more complex personal circumstances. The brand has a 4.4-star consumer rating on Trustpilot. The business has very strong credit controls. Only 19 loans issued by Kensington Mortgages since 2010 have gone into default, with the total cumulative losses on those loans amounting to just £252,000. About Barclays Group Barclays PLC is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customer and client, and geography. Its businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. For further information about Barclays, please visit its website home.barclays . About Blackstone Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $915 billion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused onprivate equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis.Further information is available at . onLinkedIn ,Twitter , andInstagram . About Sixth Street Sixth Street is a global investment firm with over $60 billion in assets under management and committed capital. The firm uses its long-term flexible capital, data-enabled capabilities, and One Team culture to develop themes and offer solutions to companies across all stages of growth. Sixth Street's London-based presence was formed in 2011 to invest in businesses and assets across Europe. Founded in 2009, Sixth Street has more than 400 team members including over 180 investment professionals around the world. For more information, visit or follow Sixth Street on LinkedIn . Notes to Editors For Kensington Mortgages: Jess Gill (0) (0) For Barclays: Oliver Palca (0) For Blackstone: (0) Louis Clark (0) For Sixth Street: Patrick Clifford +1 Gavin Davis (0)
View our cookie policy . Job Description We are seeking a Data Engineer to be based in our Edinburgh office with hybrid working (3 days a week in office) + excellent benefits At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent.Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the Role The role is for an Engineer with practical experience spanning 2+ years, joining the Development Chapter within the Asset Management Tribe. Reporting to the Chapter Lead, you'll work in a cross-functional team to design, develop, and support systems critical to investment operations and reporting. The focus is on building and maintaining data platforms and pipelines that power investment data products used across the organization for portfolio management, analytics, and regulatory reporting. Key responsibilities include developing robust, scalable solutions, ensuring data quality and performance, integrating with cloud-native platforms, and contributing to data architecture. Strong skills in data modelling, transformation, governance, and collaboration in an Agile environment are essential. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines and services that support investment data products and reporting platforms. Build and optimise data integration workflows using tools such as Azure Data Factory , Synapse Pipelines , and SQL/T-SQL , ensuring data quality, performance, and reliability. Contribute to the evolution of our cloud-native data architecture, leveraging Azure Databricks , Azure Data Lake , and Snowflake where appropriate. Apply strong data modelling and transformation skills to support analytics, regulatory reporting, and operational use cases. Promote and implement engineering best practices, including test automation , unit testing , and CI/CD pipelines . Ensure observability and operational readiness of data solutions, including logging, monitoring, and Level 3 production support. Support data governance and metadata management initiatives to ensure data integrity and compliance. Explore and apply AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) and automation to improve engineering efficiency and solution quality. Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous delivery and iterative improvement of our data platforms. Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing. Drive continuous improvement in development tools, processes, and team ways of working. About the candidate We are looking for a highly capable and detail-oriented engineer who thrives on working with complex, high-volume data systems. You should have a track record of building and maintaining data platforms that are not only robust and scalable, but also efficient and cost-effective. Your ability to understand and optimise data flows-especially those that are critical to daily and intraday investment operations-will be key to your success in this role.You will be someone who takes pride in writing clean, performant code and designing modern data solutions that stand up to the demands of a fast-paced, data-driven environment. You should be comfortable navigating large datasets, applying best practices in data modelling and transformation, and leveraging cloud-native tools to deliver solutions that are both technically sound and operationally sustainable. A mindset focused on automation, observability, and continuous improvement is essential, as is the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Essential Skills & Experience Experience in Asset Management or Finance Technology Experience in SQL Solid understanding of ETL development , data modelling , and data governance Familiarity with DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines Strong foundation in software development practices , including unit testing Experience with code deployment and production support Other Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with Azure Databricks , Azure Data Lake , and Snowflake Experience in Python for data engineering and transformation Experience with Azure Data Factory and Synapse Pipelines Exposure to Azure App Services , Key Vault , and Azure Function Apps Experience with batch processing tools such as AutoSys, Control M Familiarity with Power BI and DBT Knowledge of REST API , JSON , XML , and XSLT Experience with test automation frameworks and test-driven development Awareness of MS Fabric , Data Vault , and PowerShell Exposure to GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools Experience working with Security Master data Experience with SSIS , Markit EDM , or other data integration platforms Familiarity with VBA , Ab Initio , or observability toolingWe are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do . An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we've adopted a 'blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business., where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
View our cookie policy . Job Description We are seeking a Data Engineer to be based in our Edinburgh office with hybrid working (3 days a week in office) + excellent benefits At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent.Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the Role The role is for an Engineer with practical experience spanning 2+ years, joining the Development Chapter within the Asset Management Tribe. Reporting to the Chapter Lead, you'll work in a cross-functional team to design, develop, and support systems critical to investment operations and reporting. The focus is on building and maintaining data platforms and pipelines that power investment data products used across the organization for portfolio management, analytics, and regulatory reporting. Key responsibilities include developing robust, scalable solutions, ensuring data quality and performance, integrating with cloud-native platforms, and contributing to data architecture. Strong skills in data modelling, transformation, governance, and collaboration in an Agile environment are essential. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines and services that support investment data products and reporting platforms. Build and optimise data integration workflows using tools such as Azure Data Factory , Synapse Pipelines , and SQL/T-SQL , ensuring data quality, performance, and reliability. Contribute to the evolution of our cloud-native data architecture, leveraging Azure Databricks , Azure Data Lake , and Snowflake where appropriate. Apply strong data modelling and transformation skills to support analytics, regulatory reporting, and operational use cases. Promote and implement engineering best practices, including test automation , unit testing , and CI/CD pipelines . Ensure observability and operational readiness of data solutions, including logging, monitoring, and Level 3 production support. Support data governance and metadata management initiatives to ensure data integrity and compliance. Explore and apply AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) and automation to improve engineering efficiency and solution quality. Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous delivery and iterative improvement of our data platforms. Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing. Drive continuous improvement in development tools, processes, and team ways of working. About the candidate We are looking for a highly capable and detail-oriented engineer who thrives on working with complex, high-volume data systems. You should have a track record of building and maintaining data platforms that are not only robust and scalable, but also efficient and cost-effective. Your ability to understand and optimise data flows-especially those that are critical to daily and intraday investment operations-will be key to your success in this role.You will be someone who takes pride in writing clean, performant code and designing modern data solutions that stand up to the demands of a fast-paced, data-driven environment. You should be comfortable navigating large datasets, applying best practices in data modelling and transformation, and leveraging cloud-native tools to deliver solutions that are both technically sound and operationally sustainable. A mindset focused on automation, observability, and continuous improvement is essential, as is the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Essential Skills & Experience Experience in Asset Management or Finance Technology Experience in SQL Solid understanding of ETL development , data modelling , and data governance Familiarity with DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines Strong foundation in software development practices , including unit testing Experience with code deployment and production support Other Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with Azure Databricks , Azure Data Lake , and Snowflake Experience in Python for data engineering and transformation Experience with Azure Data Factory and Synapse Pipelines Exposure to Azure App Services , Key Vault , and Azure Function Apps Experience with batch processing tools such as AutoSys, Control M Familiarity with Power BI and DBT Knowledge of REST API , JSON , XML , and XSLT Experience with test automation frameworks and test-driven development Awareness of MS Fabric , Data Vault , and PowerShell Exposure to GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools Experience working with Security Master data Experience with SSIS , Markit EDM , or other data integration platforms Familiarity with VBA , Ab Initio , or observability toolingWe are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do . An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we've adopted a 'blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business., where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance
Join Barclays' QA Equity & Hybrid Products team as a QIS Platform Developer to support the next-generation Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) platform. Partnering with Trading, Structuring, Strats, and Technology, you will design and deliver high-performance, scalable tools, libraries, and frameworks that power innovative investment products, within a collaborative and intellectually demanding environment. You'll be accountable for: Create and enhance platform tooling, libraries, and frameworks in Python and other languages as appropriate delivering scalability, performance, and reliability. Contribute to platform architecture and integration with infrastructure, services, and end-user workflows. Work closely with front-office teams to deliver tools that support product development, trading, and risk management. Maintain code, documentation, and work tracking to a high quality. Support users across Front Office, Quant, and Technology groups. You'll work with: Front Office / Trading Desks - Delivering tools and solutions to develop and deliver products, manage risk and run the business. Quant Teams - Sharing functionality and expertise across QA Equity & Hybrid Products. Technology - Ensuring agile, efficient platform delivery and operational stability. To be successful as a QIS Platform Developer you should have: Familiarity with a wide range of programming languages and paradigms, including functional. Strong Python skills with deep knowledge of the language and core libraries. Experience developing production-quality software (source control, CI/CD, automated testing). Strong grasp of software engineering principles and computer science fundamentals.Track record in end-to-end project delivery. Analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills.Strong communication and a collaborative approach. Additional skills of value include: Background in QIS or front-office quant environments. Experience in platform development and developer experience. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in London. Purpose of the role To provide quantitative and analytical expertise to support trading strategies, risk management, and decision-making within the investment banking domain, applying quantitative analysis, mathematical modelling, and technology to optimise trading and investment opportunities. Accountabilities Development and implementation of quantitative models and strategies to derive insight into market trends and optimize trading decisions, pricing, and risk management across various financial products and markets. Working closely with sales teams to identify clients' needs and develop customised solutions. In-depth research, data analysis, and statistical modelling to derive insights into market trends, pricing, and risk dynamics. Provide front office infrastructure support through ownership and maintenance of analytical libraries. Provision of expertise on quantitative methodologies, technological advancements, and industry best practices to drive innovation within the trading environment. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and elevate breaches of policies/procedures. If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Join Barclays' QA Equity & Hybrid Products team as a QIS Platform Developer to support the next-generation Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) platform. Partnering with Trading, Structuring, Strats, and Technology, you will design and deliver high-performance, scalable tools, libraries, and frameworks that power innovative investment products, within a collaborative and intellectually demanding environment. You'll be accountable for: Create and enhance platform tooling, libraries, and frameworks in Python and other languages as appropriate delivering scalability, performance, and reliability. Contribute to platform architecture and integration with infrastructure, services, and end-user workflows. Work closely with front-office teams to deliver tools that support product development, trading, and risk management. Maintain code, documentation, and work tracking to a high quality. Support users across Front Office, Quant, and Technology groups. You'll work with: Front Office / Trading Desks - Delivering tools and solutions to develop and deliver products, manage risk and run the business. Quant Teams - Sharing functionality and expertise across QA Equity & Hybrid Products. Technology - Ensuring agile, efficient platform delivery and operational stability. To be successful as a QIS Platform Developer you should have: Familiarity with a wide range of programming languages and paradigms, including functional. Strong Python skills with deep knowledge of the language and core libraries. Experience developing production-quality software (source control, CI/CD, automated testing). Strong grasp of software engineering principles and computer science fundamentals.Track record in end-to-end project delivery. Analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills.Strong communication and a collaborative approach. Additional skills of value include: Background in QIS or front-office quant environments. Experience in platform development and developer experience. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in London. Purpose of the role To provide quantitative and analytical expertise to support trading strategies, risk management, and decision-making within the investment banking domain, applying quantitative analysis, mathematical modelling, and technology to optimise trading and investment opportunities. Accountabilities Development and implementation of quantitative models and strategies to derive insight into market trends and optimize trading decisions, pricing, and risk management across various financial products and markets. Working closely with sales teams to identify clients' needs and develop customised solutions. In-depth research, data analysis, and statistical modelling to derive insights into market trends, pricing, and risk dynamics. Provide front office infrastructure support through ownership and maintenance of analytical libraries. Provision of expertise on quantitative methodologies, technological advancements, and industry best practices to drive innovation within the trading environment. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and elevate breaches of policies/procedures. If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
View our cookie policy .Engineer (Business Aligned Apps) - ITO Asset Mgmt page is loaded Engineer (Business Aligned Apps) - ITO Asset Mgmtlocations: Edinburghtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: December 19, 2025 (11 days left to apply)job requisition id: R Job Description At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent.Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the Department As an Engineer (Business-Aligned Applications), you will be a member of the Development Chapter within the Asset Management Tribe, reporting to the Development Chapter Lead and working as part of a cross-functional team. This role is uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology and business, supporting rapid solution delivery for investment professionals, analysts, and operational teams. About the Role You will work with business stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver pragmatic, high-impact solutions in a fast-paced, Agile environment. This is a hands-on role that blends software engineering with analytical thinking and problem-solving. You will be expected to work across a diverse technology stack - including Python, APIs, Power BI, and low-code tools - to build and iterate on solutions that drive real business outcomes.As an engineer, you will help foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on collaboration, and is comfortable switching between development, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. You will be empowered to take ownership of problems, propose creative solutions, and deliver working software quickly and iteratively. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain business-aligned applications and services that support investment operations, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. Build and support data integration and transformation pipelines using tools such as Azure Data Factory, SQL, and Power Platform, and work across a broad and evolving technology stack, adapting quickly to new tools and platforms as needed. Collaborate directly with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver rapid, fit-for-purpose solutions in an Agile environment. Develop lightweight applications, scripts, and dashboards using Python, Power BI, and other low-code/no-code tools to support operational and analytical needs. Support data analysis and reporting initiatives by building queries, visualisations, and automation pipelines, ensuring solutions are well-documented, observable, and production-ready, with appropriate logging and monitoring in place. Apply engineering best practices, including test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and secure coding standards, and participate in code reviews, pair programming, and collaborative problem-solving. Explore and apply AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) to improve engineering efficiency and solution quality and drive continuous improvement in development tools, processes, and team ways of working. About the Candidate We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, Agile environment, is self-motivated, and enjoys working closely with business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions. You should be comfortable working across a broad technology stack, balancing hands-on development with analytical thinking, and adapting quickly to changing priorities.You will be expected to quickly understand complex business requirements - even when working to tight deadlines - and translate them into practical, scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will be able to balance short-term tactical delivery with a long-term strategic mindset, ensuring solutions are both effective and sustainable.Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as you will frequently liaise with internal and external data providers to ensure accurate and complete data flows into our investment models and reporting platforms.The ideal candidate will possess the following: Proven software development experience with a focus on delivering business-aligned solutions in an Asset Management or Finance Technology environment Flexibility across technologies and drive to learn about the business and future technology Strong understanding of DevOps tooling and code deployment Solid foundation in SQL and Python Exposure to Power Platform, including Power BI and Power Automate Familiarity with Azure DevOps (or equivalent), CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery Innovative approach to problem solving, solutions, and technologyWe are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do . An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we've adopted a 'blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business., where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. 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Dec 09, 2025
Full time
View our cookie policy .Engineer (Business Aligned Apps) - ITO Asset Mgmt page is loaded Engineer (Business Aligned Apps) - ITO Asset Mgmtlocations: Edinburghtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: December 19, 2025 (11 days left to apply)job requisition id: R Job Description At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent.Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the Department As an Engineer (Business-Aligned Applications), you will be a member of the Development Chapter within the Asset Management Tribe, reporting to the Development Chapter Lead and working as part of a cross-functional team. This role is uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology and business, supporting rapid solution delivery for investment professionals, analysts, and operational teams. About the Role You will work with business stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver pragmatic, high-impact solutions in a fast-paced, Agile environment. This is a hands-on role that blends software engineering with analytical thinking and problem-solving. You will be expected to work across a diverse technology stack - including Python, APIs, Power BI, and low-code tools - to build and iterate on solutions that drive real business outcomes.As an engineer, you will help foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on collaboration, and is comfortable switching between development, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. You will be empowered to take ownership of problems, propose creative solutions, and deliver working software quickly and iteratively. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain business-aligned applications and services that support investment operations, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. Build and support data integration and transformation pipelines using tools such as Azure Data Factory, SQL, and Power Platform, and work across a broad and evolving technology stack, adapting quickly to new tools and platforms as needed. Collaborate directly with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver rapid, fit-for-purpose solutions in an Agile environment. Develop lightweight applications, scripts, and dashboards using Python, Power BI, and other low-code/no-code tools to support operational and analytical needs. Support data analysis and reporting initiatives by building queries, visualisations, and automation pipelines, ensuring solutions are well-documented, observable, and production-ready, with appropriate logging and monitoring in place. Apply engineering best practices, including test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and secure coding standards, and participate in code reviews, pair programming, and collaborative problem-solving. Explore and apply AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) to improve engineering efficiency and solution quality and drive continuous improvement in development tools, processes, and team ways of working. About the Candidate We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, Agile environment, is self-motivated, and enjoys working closely with business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions. You should be comfortable working across a broad technology stack, balancing hands-on development with analytical thinking, and adapting quickly to changing priorities.You will be expected to quickly understand complex business requirements - even when working to tight deadlines - and translate them into practical, scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will be able to balance short-term tactical delivery with a long-term strategic mindset, ensuring solutions are both effective and sustainable.Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as you will frequently liaise with internal and external data providers to ensure accurate and complete data flows into our investment models and reporting platforms.The ideal candidate will possess the following: Proven software development experience with a focus on delivering business-aligned solutions in an Asset Management or Finance Technology environment Flexibility across technologies and drive to learn about the business and future technology Strong understanding of DevOps tooling and code deployment Solid foundation in SQL and Python Exposure to Power Platform, including Power BI and Power Automate Familiarity with Azure DevOps (or equivalent), CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery Innovative approach to problem solving, solutions, and technologyWe are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do . An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we've adopted a 'blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business., where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. 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Help us provide an outstanding new business service to our customers across the UK while working for a recognised leading global insurance company here at Markel as an Insurance Sales Advisor - Monday - Friday only with shifts between 8.30am - 5.30pm - £28,000 + achievable monthly bonus Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We are looking for a dedicated and driven Insurance Sales Advisor who would like to progress their sales career with us. We offer great working hours - no late evenings or weekend working and a fantastic office location in the city centre. Working as part of an encouraging and lively team environment where we offer lots of rewards and benefits for your hard work and achievements.The role will be taking care of some inbound as well as making outbound telephone calls to insurance customers including those that have received an insurance quotes but not yet purchased specialist insurance products, handling online quote referrals as well as re-engaging with lapsed customers from previous years and renewal chasers aiming to convert quotes into business. There is no cold calling involved in the role, all leads are warm and pre-generated ! Markel are a global insurance business where we can offer you plenty of career progression opportunities across other area's such as claims, underwriting and business development. If you're looking to develop your insurance career then this may be the role for you What you'll be doing: Making outbound calls to customers - handling quotes, renewals, referrals and contacting lapsed customers with a view to converting these into business Handling inbound calls from new and existing customers Cross selling complementary insurance products Quoting, binding, renewing and taking payment for policies Answering customer questions over the telephone, live chat and email & following-up outstanding renewals Processing online quote referrals as within underwriting authority (new business and renewals) Handling mid-term adjustments and issuing renewal invitations and other administrative tasks Our must haves: You'll have some previous experience working within a sales, customer service, telesales or telemarketing environment - either face to face or via telephone Experience of working to sales or retention targets would be ideal Strong objection handling and negotiating skills as well as the ability to identify and cross sell other suitable products to warm customers A confident communicator and have a great customer focused approach A drive and enthusiasm for achieving your targets - you will be able to earn monthly commission on achieving team and individual targets along with regular great cash and prize incentives Who we are: Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary of £28,000 plus monthly bonus, incentive rewards & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us on to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Help us provide an outstanding new business service to our customers across the UK while working for a recognised leading global insurance company here at Markel as an Insurance Sales Advisor - Monday - Friday only with shifts between 8.30am - 5.30pm - £28,000 + achievable monthly bonus Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We are looking for a dedicated and driven Insurance Sales Advisor who would like to progress their sales career with us. We offer great working hours - no late evenings or weekend working and a fantastic office location in the city centre. Working as part of an encouraging and lively team environment where we offer lots of rewards and benefits for your hard work and achievements.The role will be taking care of some inbound as well as making outbound telephone calls to insurance customers including those that have received an insurance quotes but not yet purchased specialist insurance products, handling online quote referrals as well as re-engaging with lapsed customers from previous years and renewal chasers aiming to convert quotes into business. There is no cold calling involved in the role, all leads are warm and pre-generated ! Markel are a global insurance business where we can offer you plenty of career progression opportunities across other area's such as claims, underwriting and business development. If you're looking to develop your insurance career then this may be the role for you What you'll be doing: Making outbound calls to customers - handling quotes, renewals, referrals and contacting lapsed customers with a view to converting these into business Handling inbound calls from new and existing customers Cross selling complementary insurance products Quoting, binding, renewing and taking payment for policies Answering customer questions over the telephone, live chat and email & following-up outstanding renewals Processing online quote referrals as within underwriting authority (new business and renewals) Handling mid-term adjustments and issuing renewal invitations and other administrative tasks Our must haves: You'll have some previous experience working within a sales, customer service, telesales or telemarketing environment - either face to face or via telephone Experience of working to sales or retention targets would be ideal Strong objection handling and negotiating skills as well as the ability to identify and cross sell other suitable products to warm customers A confident communicator and have a great customer focused approach A drive and enthusiasm for achieving your targets - you will be able to earn monthly commission on achieving team and individual targets along with regular great cash and prize incentives Who we are: Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary of £28,000 plus monthly bonus, incentive rewards & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us on to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Catastrophe Risk Manager page is loaded Catastrophe Risk Managerlocations: London - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RThe risk landscape and demands of the business are constantly evolving, and we strive to deliver forward-looking, best-in-class analytics to support Markel International's (MINT) continued growth. As a member of the Catastrophe and Exposure Management Team leadership, you will act as a strategic business partner across multiple lines of business, managing and developing the analytical services provided. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence exposure management processes from the ground up, while delivering critical modelling, analysis, and reporting that informs underwriting decisions and strategic decision-making in the business. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further Who we are: Business Unit overview: The Catastrophe and Exposure Management Team at Markel International delivers a comprehensive suite of analytical services, ranging from pre-bind assessments to portfolio-level analysis and reporting. These insights support informed underwriting decisions and robust risk management practices. The team's mission is to enable MINT to achieve consistent underwriting profitability and superior financial outcomes by providing high-quality, data-driven analytical support across the business.Part of Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world. What you'll be doing: Lead NatCat exposure management team for specified classes (Marine and Energy; but subject to change) Build and maintain strong relationships with divisional underwriters Manage pre-underwriting catastrophe analytical services Deliver portfolio analysis and reporting, providing insights into aggregations and risk drivers Internal and external reporting including to Lloyds and the PRA. Lead ad hoc project work, including process design and transformation Inform internal view of risk through catastrophe model validation, providing recommendations on model adjustments Build and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders Key Skills: Proven catastrophe modelling leadership experience (line management experience essential) Experience working across multiple classes (Marine & Energy required, Property D&F a plus) Proven experience with catastrophe management best practices and aggregation techniques Experienced user of industry standard models (Verisk preferred) Proven experience with regulatory reporting (Lloyds preferred) Excellent IT skills with strong knowledge of SQL (python a plus) Experience building and maintaining successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package Up to 16% company pension scheme, Private medical and dental cover, Menopause plan, emergency care benefit (children/Pets/dependants) Income protection, Life assurance, electric car scheme, travel insurance 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave As well as other great benefits on offer there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career!If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward, reach their full potential and seize opportunities. You'll find your fit amongst our diverse global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to think further because we believe that when we strive for better and realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.At Markel we are all about the people , celebrating the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We will ensure that individuals are provided with any reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed, including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Catastrophe Risk Manager page is loaded Catastrophe Risk Managerlocations: London - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RThe risk landscape and demands of the business are constantly evolving, and we strive to deliver forward-looking, best-in-class analytics to support Markel International's (MINT) continued growth. As a member of the Catastrophe and Exposure Management Team leadership, you will act as a strategic business partner across multiple lines of business, managing and developing the analytical services provided. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence exposure management processes from the ground up, while delivering critical modelling, analysis, and reporting that informs underwriting decisions and strategic decision-making in the business. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further Who we are: Business Unit overview: The Catastrophe and Exposure Management Team at Markel International delivers a comprehensive suite of analytical services, ranging from pre-bind assessments to portfolio-level analysis and reporting. These insights support informed underwriting decisions and robust risk management practices. The team's mission is to enable MINT to achieve consistent underwriting profitability and superior financial outcomes by providing high-quality, data-driven analytical support across the business.Part of Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world. What you'll be doing: Lead NatCat exposure management team for specified classes (Marine and Energy; but subject to change) Build and maintain strong relationships with divisional underwriters Manage pre-underwriting catastrophe analytical services Deliver portfolio analysis and reporting, providing insights into aggregations and risk drivers Internal and external reporting including to Lloyds and the PRA. Lead ad hoc project work, including process design and transformation Inform internal view of risk through catastrophe model validation, providing recommendations on model adjustments Build and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders Key Skills: Proven catastrophe modelling leadership experience (line management experience essential) Experience working across multiple classes (Marine & Energy required, Property D&F a plus) Proven experience with catastrophe management best practices and aggregation techniques Experienced user of industry standard models (Verisk preferred) Proven experience with regulatory reporting (Lloyds preferred) Excellent IT skills with strong knowledge of SQL (python a plus) Experience building and maintaining successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package Up to 16% company pension scheme, Private medical and dental cover, Menopause plan, emergency care benefit (children/Pets/dependants) Income protection, Life assurance, electric car scheme, travel insurance 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave As well as other great benefits on offer there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career!If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward, reach their full potential and seize opportunities. You'll find your fit amongst our diverse global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to think further because we believe that when we strive for better and realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.At Markel we are all about the people , celebrating the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We will ensure that individuals are provided with any reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed, including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.
Come and progress your career in our Schemes Underwriting team here at Markel UK Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We have an exciting brand-new opportunity for a Senior Underwriter - Latent Defects to join the Markel team. The role involves hybrid working and can be based from any of our UK offices across either London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham or Croydon.It's an exciting time in the Schemes division of Markel UK, being a key part of our 2030 strategy. The expertise within the team ranges across underwriting, sales and operations. We have large ambitions in this space, but these ambitions come in hand with dedicated focus to make these ambitions a reality.This role will report into the Schemes Operations Manager and the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, underwriting, and management of a diverse portfolio of latent defects insurance policies, providing expert guidance both internally and externally on matters relating to construction defects risk. You will combine deep technical knowledge of construction practices and insurance with strategic foresight, commercial understanding, and a commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions for clients and partners. It is important that this individual wants to be part of a team and enjoys developing portfolios of business. What you'll be doing: Lead the underwriting approach for latent defects insurance in commercial, residential, and mixed-use construction projects Act as a referral point for our broker partners, and work to agreed service levels on the accounts Oversee the performance of the latent defect's portfolio, ensuring ongoing profitability and growth. Monitor claims trends, market shifts, and loss ratios to inform renewal and pricing strategies Build and nurture productive relationships with brokers and cover holders, representing the business as a subject matter expert in all matters related to latent defects insurance Work closely with the Underwriting Manager to refine and develop latent defects products and wordings, ensuring relevance and competitiveness in the UK market Provide technical support and assistance in reviewing risk survey reports Ensure all underwriting and reporting activities adhere fully to governance standards, FCA requirements, and other relevant legal and regulatory frameworks Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the UK construction sector, latent defects insurance market, and competitor activity Contribute to ambitious targets within the Schemes team, and provide support to team members by supporting workloads and sharing technical expertise Provide coaching and technical guidance to less experienced underwriters and contribute to the team's collaborative learning environment Our must haves: Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in underwriting construction risks, with a particular focus on latent defects, structural warranty, or similar products within the UK insurance market Track record of managing a profitable portfolio and building lasting relationships with brokers and clients Experience of participating in or leading product development, including policy wording and pricing strategies Deep understanding of construction processes, building regulations, and typical causes of latent defects In-depth knowledge of UK latent defects insurance, legislation, and claims trends. Proficient in risk assessment and mitigation, including the interpretation of technical reports and site surveys Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborative team mate who values diversity of thought and actively contributes to a positive, high-performing culture High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to delivering outstanding client service Who we are: Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary plus generous annual bonus & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Come and progress your career in our Schemes Underwriting team here at Markel UK Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We have an exciting brand-new opportunity for a Senior Underwriter - Latent Defects to join the Markel team. The role involves hybrid working and can be based from any of our UK offices across either London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham or Croydon.It's an exciting time in the Schemes division of Markel UK, being a key part of our 2030 strategy. The expertise within the team ranges across underwriting, sales and operations. We have large ambitions in this space, but these ambitions come in hand with dedicated focus to make these ambitions a reality.This role will report into the Schemes Operations Manager and the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, underwriting, and management of a diverse portfolio of latent defects insurance policies, providing expert guidance both internally and externally on matters relating to construction defects risk. You will combine deep technical knowledge of construction practices and insurance with strategic foresight, commercial understanding, and a commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions for clients and partners. It is important that this individual wants to be part of a team and enjoys developing portfolios of business. What you'll be doing: Lead the underwriting approach for latent defects insurance in commercial, residential, and mixed-use construction projects Act as a referral point for our broker partners, and work to agreed service levels on the accounts Oversee the performance of the latent defect's portfolio, ensuring ongoing profitability and growth. Monitor claims trends, market shifts, and loss ratios to inform renewal and pricing strategies Build and nurture productive relationships with brokers and cover holders, representing the business as a subject matter expert in all matters related to latent defects insurance Work closely with the Underwriting Manager to refine and develop latent defects products and wordings, ensuring relevance and competitiveness in the UK market Provide technical support and assistance in reviewing risk survey reports Ensure all underwriting and reporting activities adhere fully to governance standards, FCA requirements, and other relevant legal and regulatory frameworks Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the UK construction sector, latent defects insurance market, and competitor activity Contribute to ambitious targets within the Schemes team, and provide support to team members by supporting workloads and sharing technical expertise Provide coaching and technical guidance to less experienced underwriters and contribute to the team's collaborative learning environment Our must haves: Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in underwriting construction risks, with a particular focus on latent defects, structural warranty, or similar products within the UK insurance market Track record of managing a profitable portfolio and building lasting relationships with brokers and clients Experience of participating in or leading product development, including policy wording and pricing strategies Deep understanding of construction processes, building regulations, and typical causes of latent defects In-depth knowledge of UK latent defects insurance, legislation, and claims trends. Proficient in risk assessment and mitigation, including the interpretation of technical reports and site surveys Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborative team mate who values diversity of thought and actively contributes to a positive, high-performing culture High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to delivering outstanding client service Who we are: Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary plus generous annual bonus & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Underwriter - Professional & Management Risks page is loaded Underwriter - Professional & Management Riskslocations: Manchester UK - 82 King St: Leeds - UK: Birmingham - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RJoin us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We have an exciting brand-new opportunity for an Underwriter - PMR/Financial Lines to join the Markel team. The role involves hybrid working and can be based from any of our UK offices across either Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham.It's an exciting time to join Markel, and we are investing in Financial Lines Underwriters to join the Markel team. The role of the Underwriter is to support growth of our Financial Lines portfolio and to work with our Underwriting and Distribution teams to further enhance our growth plans.We arrange our business into five channels, with the NMUK Broker Channel the largest and fastest growing of all our of UK business area's. Our broker engagement and subsequently pipeline and new business volumes have increased exponentially. In order to focus on delivering exceptional support and ensure delivery on our growth ambitions, we segment the UK broker population in to three categories ; strategic, key and development and Connect. The Underwriter is required to build and maintain strong broker relationships, and provide excellent service to brokers. They will be required to underwrite complex Professional and Management risks including Technology. What you'll be doing: Provide and maintain a good level of underwriting, demonstrate a thorough knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels, including the Markel process and procedure guides in order to achieve profitability objectives Underwrite complex new business within the defined underwriting authority working towards agreed financial targets Actively manage and provide an efficient new business service to brokers to maintain good relationships and to achieve best outcome and win business Director to demonstrate our capabilities to ensure Markel is a preferred provider of insurance for PMR Maintain broker data on the CRM system to ensure it is up to date and accurate. Work with team to identify and secure prospects and opportunities from your broker panel recording on the CRM system in accordance with the CRM Working Practices guide Promote a coaching and mentoring culture which provides both challenge and support to each team member in the pursuit of a consistent and high quality underwriting service and approach Developing pipeline with partner brokers to drive growth Work closely with internal partners to deliver the right outcomes for allocated brokers and their customers We are looking for challenging, motivated and success orientated individuals who bring expertise and a desire to build a market leading business Our must haves: Proven relevant underwriting experience in an underwriting role and demonstrable technical skills Professional Indemnity underwriting experience is essential for this role! Track record in building and developing broker relationships, achieving targets Have excellent communication skills Demonstrable IT skills including MS Office, Word, PowerPoint & CRM and show willingness to learn our systems Proven ability to win business whilst maintaining underwriting field Who we are: Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary plus generous quarterly bonus & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Underwriter - Professional & Management Risks page is loaded Underwriter - Professional & Management Riskslocations: Manchester UK - 82 King St: Leeds - UK: Birmingham - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RJoin us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We have an exciting brand-new opportunity for an Underwriter - PMR/Financial Lines to join the Markel team. The role involves hybrid working and can be based from any of our UK offices across either Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham.It's an exciting time to join Markel, and we are investing in Financial Lines Underwriters to join the Markel team. The role of the Underwriter is to support growth of our Financial Lines portfolio and to work with our Underwriting and Distribution teams to further enhance our growth plans.We arrange our business into five channels, with the NMUK Broker Channel the largest and fastest growing of all our of UK business area's. Our broker engagement and subsequently pipeline and new business volumes have increased exponentially. In order to focus on delivering exceptional support and ensure delivery on our growth ambitions, we segment the UK broker population in to three categories ; strategic, key and development and Connect. The Underwriter is required to build and maintain strong broker relationships, and provide excellent service to brokers. They will be required to underwrite complex Professional and Management risks including Technology. What you'll be doing: Provide and maintain a good level of underwriting, demonstrate a thorough knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels, including the Markel process and procedure guides in order to achieve profitability objectives Underwrite complex new business within the defined underwriting authority working towards agreed financial targets Actively manage and provide an efficient new business service to brokers to maintain good relationships and to achieve best outcome and win business Director to demonstrate our capabilities to ensure Markel is a preferred provider of insurance for PMR Maintain broker data on the CRM system to ensure it is up to date and accurate. Work with team to identify and secure prospects and opportunities from your broker panel recording on the CRM system in accordance with the CRM Working Practices guide Promote a coaching and mentoring culture which provides both challenge and support to each team member in the pursuit of a consistent and high quality underwriting service and approach Developing pipeline with partner brokers to drive growth Work closely with internal partners to deliver the right outcomes for allocated brokers and their customers We are looking for challenging, motivated and success orientated individuals who bring expertise and a desire to build a market leading business Our must haves: Proven relevant underwriting experience in an underwriting role and demonstrable technical skills Professional Indemnity underwriting experience is essential for this role! Track record in building and developing broker relationships, achieving targets Have excellent communication skills Demonstrable IT skills including MS Office, Word, PowerPoint & CRM and show willingness to learn our systems Proven ability to win business whilst maintaining underwriting field Who we are: Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary plus generous quarterly bonus & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Help us provide an outstanding underwriting service to our brokers across the UK, dealing with Social Welfare, Care, Not For Profit and Charity policies as a Senior Underwriter here at Markel Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: It's an exciting time to join Markel as our business grows. We have just moved into brand-new innovative offices in Leeds city centre right next to the train station, and we currently have a great new opportunity for a Senior Underwriter to join our highly respected team (3 days in the office / 2 days from home). The role sits within our renewals department handling a variety of interesting Social Welfare and Charity policies. Our risks range from foster care to drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres to schools for children with learning disabilities.The team is well respected in the industry, having built a strong reputation, of which we take great pride. We can look at other locations for this role across our Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham offices. Working alongside other departments within the business you'll build relationships both internally and externally and deliver an exceptional service, keeping customers at the heart of all key decisions ensuring they receive the best outcome. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong commercial underwriting experience who wants to work in a forward thinking, global business with a real people first approach. What you'll be doing: You'll provide an excellent service to our brokers, Underwriting renewals including large premium and complex cases within the defined underwriting authority referrals whether emanating from our broker e-trading platform or by email/phone to ensure deadlines are met Underwriting renewals within the defined underwriting authority Actively handle and provide an efficient service to brokers to maintain good relationships Attend underwriting meetings as required throughout the year where you'll provide insight into developments, trends and feedback on market conditions Demonstrate and promote a thorough knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels in order to achieve profitability and underwriting objectives You'll handle renewal cases, working with the broker to secure renewals as well as upselling and cross-selling additional covers You'll build and maintain excellent working relationships with the Technical Teams in Leeds and the wider business Assisting the team and wider business w ith ad hoc projects Handle renewal cases working as appropriate with the broker to secure renewal and upsell/ cross-sell additional covers Develop team members' technical knowledge through mentoring, day to day underwriting referrals and exposure to underwriting risks Our must haves: You'll have demonstrable underwriting experience, ideally in social welfare/care risks, although commercial insurance will be fine You'll have excellent written and spoken communication skills A high level of accuracy and attention to detail A track record in building and developing broker relationships Good IT skills including MS Office and ideally systems including the broker e-trading platform Shown ability to renew business whilst maintaining underwriting discipline CII qualifications or be studying for/or be willing to study for - you will be supported and fully funded in the study for this qualification by the company Who we are: Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary plus 25% annual bonus & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Help us provide an outstanding underwriting service to our brokers across the UK, dealing with Social Welfare, Care, Not For Profit and Charity policies as a Senior Underwriter here at Markel Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: It's an exciting time to join Markel as our business grows. We have just moved into brand-new innovative offices in Leeds city centre right next to the train station, and we currently have a great new opportunity for a Senior Underwriter to join our highly respected team (3 days in the office / 2 days from home). The role sits within our renewals department handling a variety of interesting Social Welfare and Charity policies. Our risks range from foster care to drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres to schools for children with learning disabilities.The team is well respected in the industry, having built a strong reputation, of which we take great pride. We can look at other locations for this role across our Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham offices. Working alongside other departments within the business you'll build relationships both internally and externally and deliver an exceptional service, keeping customers at the heart of all key decisions ensuring they receive the best outcome. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong commercial underwriting experience who wants to work in a forward thinking, global business with a real people first approach. What you'll be doing: You'll provide an excellent service to our brokers, Underwriting renewals including large premium and complex cases within the defined underwriting authority referrals whether emanating from our broker e-trading platform or by email/phone to ensure deadlines are met Underwriting renewals within the defined underwriting authority Actively handle and provide an efficient service to brokers to maintain good relationships Attend underwriting meetings as required throughout the year where you'll provide insight into developments, trends and feedback on market conditions Demonstrate and promote a thorough knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels in order to achieve profitability and underwriting objectives You'll handle renewal cases, working with the broker to secure renewals as well as upselling and cross-selling additional covers You'll build and maintain excellent working relationships with the Technical Teams in Leeds and the wider business Assisting the team and wider business w ith ad hoc projects Handle renewal cases working as appropriate with the broker to secure renewal and upsell/ cross-sell additional covers Develop team members' technical knowledge through mentoring, day to day underwriting referrals and exposure to underwriting risks Our must haves: You'll have demonstrable underwriting experience, ideally in social welfare/care risks, although commercial insurance will be fine You'll have excellent written and spoken communication skills A high level of accuracy and attention to detail A track record in building and developing broker relationships Good IT skills including MS Office and ideally systems including the broker e-trading platform Shown ability to renew business whilst maintaining underwriting discipline CII qualifications or be studying for/or be willing to study for - you will be supported and fully funded in the study for this qualification by the company Who we are: Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary plus 25% annual bonus & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
