Investor Relations and Rating Agencies Associate

Proven financial modeling, analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to effectively resolve issues of a complex nature with limited guidance.
Strong knowledge of finance principles, financial statements, and valuation and financial metrics.
Familiarity with the commercial property & casualty insurance industry and underwriting principles.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts clearly and concisely, and to tailor the level of detail according to the needs of the audience.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with market data sources such as CapitalIQ.
Excellent time management skills and strong work ethic, with the ability to balance multiple assignments and prioritize appropriately.
Ability to collaborate closely with all team members in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of CNA’s internal and external business partners, including Senior and Executive Management.
Bachelor’s Degree in finance, economics, business, accounting, or equivalent; CFA, CPA, CMA or professional insurance designation preferred.
Minimum five to eight years of relevant experience, including equity research, credit analysis at a rating agency, corporate development, investor relations, or investment banking; property & casualty industry experience preferred.

Develops analyses and presentations in support of recurring deliverables and occasional ad hoc initiatives that support Senior and Executive Management discussions and decision making.
Applies a strong understanding of rating agency capital models to develop forecasts, support ORSA stress testing, perform ad-hoc analyses, and inform capital-related decision-making.
Supports relationships with rating agencies through development of presentations, facilitation of information requests, and review of rating agency publications.
Applies a strong understanding of equity analyst earnings models to inform detailed discussions of earnings estimates.
Facilitates engagement with the investor community by participating in quarterly earnings release logistics, maintenance of the investor relations website, and preparing materials for investor meetings.
Supports ongoing investor relations objectives through analyses of capital and valuation metrics.
Evaluates the impact of potential corporate initiatives from the perspective of rating agencies and the investor community, including by quantifying impacts to rating agency capital adequacy.
Researches and analyzes peer performance metrics to develop benchmarking and insights into CNA’s relative performance.
Interacts with and supports a wide range of business partners and stakeholders, including Senior and Executive Management.