Architect Salary in Jersey City, NJ

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary: By joining Chubb's North American Commercial Lines Solution Architecture and Engineering team, you'll be instrumental in developing our next generation underwriting platforms and supporting systems in Chubb Commercial Lines businesses. You as the Solution Architect/Engineer will be responsible for defining and engineering the solution and technically leading the strategic programs to success. In this role, you will: Develop flexible, adaptable, modular and reusable business solution architecture designs in collaboration with product delivery and operation support teams. Work with project managers and engineers to ensure alignment of program deliverables to defined and engineer sound technical solution. Work with developers closely to review code, enforce best practices, debug critical issues, and conduct performance testing to deliver efficient and performant applications. Evaluate, learn and assist teams with open source technology solutions Responsible for identifying technology risk and corresponding mitigation strategies. Implement appropriate solution architecture governance processes and tools while maintaining a key focus on design patterns and technology standards. Act as an enabler of Agile and DevOps practices in collaboration with product delivery and operation support teams. Explore, evaluate and promote technology innovation within the enterprise. Location: This role will be based out of New Jersey (Whitehouse Station office location). Some travel (5-10%) may be required to meet with business sponsors and participate in strategy and roadmap workshops.QUALIFICATIONS ABOUT US Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally. At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.

Must have:Python (7-8 years)AWS - 2- 3 years of exp minBuilding SAAS platformBasic knowledge of Databases - Mongo DBRequired skills:BS/BA degree or equivalent experienceExtensive experience with at least two of the following languages: Python, Java, C, C++, C#, GoExperience with document-oriented database products: MongoDB, MarkLogic, DocumentDB etcPractical experience of architecting & developing applications or platforms on any one of the major public cloud providers (AWS, Google, Azure). Industry cloud certifications are a bonusKnowledge and experience of industry wide technology strategies and best practicesUnit-testing framework(s) & BDD/TDDInfrastructure-as-code experience Terraform, Ansible, Puppet and/or SaltUnderstanding and experience of Agile and Lean philosophies including experience with JIRA, YouTrack and/or similarExperience of Python frameworks - Django/Flask etc.Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with clear communicationUnderstanding the importance of great documentation and a passion for helping customersComfortable in setting and defining strategic priorities and working with product managementAbility to collaborate with different roles to achieve common goals

About the job What Goes Around Comes Around is the leading global purveyor of authentic luxury vintage accessories and apparel. WGACA's expert buyers travel the globe to find the rarest and most desirable pieces in exceptional condition. Their quality standards are unrivaled in the industry and only matched by their dedication to authenticity. As a Solutions Architect on our team, you'll translate our business communities IT needs and future goals into a plan by crafting architecture products, design specifications, statements of work, requirements, and scripts. Through your leadership, we'll help transform the way we use technology, including cloud migration, integrating advanced technology, and modernizing legacy systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assess technology initiatives and accelerate execution, working alongside technology leaders to ensure effective evaluation, design, implementation, and management of our technology Help design new capabilities and enhance critical business processes to aid in the processes to drive sales through our technology infrastructure and software Collaborate with engineering and operations to define a strategy for updating operating systems, hardware, storage, and network infrastructure and appropriate software Leverage critical thinking & sharp critical thinking skills to guide the design & development of our infrastructure lifecycle design Craft and deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership through data-driven analysis and visualization for executive decision-making Produce a detailed functional design document to match customer requirements Provide current best practices and 3rd Party solution alternatives as part of the functional design document To be successful in this role, you bring… 5+ years of experience working in a technical field with a focus on software development and modernization efforts, including forward-leaning technology, such as cloud, automation platforms, enterprise data, and open-source tech stacks Deep technical experience in Web-native architectures and a range of programming languages, operating systems and application deployment models Knowledge in web-based systems architecture, service-based architecture, enterprise application architecture as well as experience managing expectations when balancing alternatives against business and financial constraints Strong verbal and written communication skills, relaying technical information clearly and concisely.Passion and empathy to drive and continually improve the user experience of our business partners A natural curiosity about technology, and a proven ability to independently learn Experience with architecting high performance, high availability systems Experience with serving as a solution architect integrating disparate technologies into cohesive technical solutions that directly address business challenges. Experience in partnering with senior-level stakeholders, providing technical thought leadership, and bringing innovation to achieve business needs Education Requirement: Data Sciences

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.Our client is seeking a Java AWS Developer in Jersey City, NJ.Skills & Requirements•8+ years of software development experience• Proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Microservices• Experienced with AWS cloud technologies (EKS, Fargate, Lambda, S3,RDS, terraform). AWS Developer or Solution Architect certification preferred.• No-SQL database experience is good to have - DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra etc.• Build and deployment tools like Jules and Jenkins• Strong communication skills and experienced in delivering projects in Scrum agile methodology.• Strong Analytical skills and problem-solving• Being a self-starter, quick learner, detail oriented.Benefits/Other CompensationThis position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).Why Hays?You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it. Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting. Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.#LI-DNI #1160987 - Web Admin

JOB DESCRIPTION By joining our North American Commercial Lines Solution Architecture and Engineering team, you'll be instrumental in architecting and guiding the engineering for our next generation underwriting platforms, platforms that span our Commercial Lines businesses. You'll engage with business and technical stakeholders alike to understand our current environment and evolving business needs. We'll look to you to leverage your broad technical background to take those needs, analyze and assess technical options available, and then to design and architect solutions that will both meet today's business needs and scale as those needs evolve. Here, you won't be bound by technology; rather you'll have the opportunity to explore what suits our needs the best, leveraging those options to define and architect solutions that lead our strategic programs to success. In this role, you will: Develop flexible, adaptable, modular and reusable business solution architecture designs in collaboration with product delivery and operation support teams Work with project managers and engineers to ensure alignment of program deliverables to defined and engineer sound technical solution Work with developers closely to review code, enforce best practices, debug critical issues, and conduct performance testing to deliver efficient and performant applications Evaluate, learn and assist teams with open source technology solutions Responsible for identifying technology risk and corresponding mitigation strategies Implement appropriate solution architecture governance processes and tools while maintaining a key focus on design patterns and technology standards Act as an enabler of Agile and DevOps practices in collaboration with product delivery and operation support teams Explore, evaluate and promote technology innovation within the enterprise Location: While our preference is that you will be based in our Whitehouse Station, NJ location, we are open to you being based in either Jersey City, NJ or Philadelphia, PA. Some travel (5-10%) may be required to meet with business sponsors and participate in strategy and roadmap workshops.QUALIFICATIONS AtABOUT US Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally. At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.

Locations: VA - McLean, United States of America, McLean, VirginiaSenior Director, Software EngineeringDo you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds its own products? Do you enjoy solving complex challenges with open source technologies in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment? We experiment and innovate leveraging the latest technologies, engineer breakthrough customer experiences, and bring simplicity and humanity to banking. We make a difference for 65 million customers. At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We want you to be curious and ask "what if?"Capital One is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead, manage, mentor, and build an extremely talented software engineering team to deliver a game changing core banking platform that powers multiple lines of business within the Bank. This leader must have the ability to attract and recruit the industry's best talent, and simultaneously have the technical chops to ensure that we build compelling, customer oriented solutions in an iterative methodology. Success in the role requires an innovative mind, a proven track record of delivering new consumer-facing software products, rigorous analytical skills, and a passion for creating market-leading software for millions of customers. Background: Technologist: Strong engineering and technology background with the ability to learn quickly and go deep into our product and engineering solutions.Effective Communication: Excellent listener; proven collaborator with superiors, peers and staff.Partnership Attitude: Have the competencies to build very strong partnerships with other technology leaders that enable your team's ability to stay on the leading edge of industry solutions.Curious: Hands-on, "roll up your sleeves" collaborative style of working.Passionate: Bring energy and enthusiasm to the job and organization.Bold: History of taking smart, calculated risks and aggressively leading through change.Achiever: Consistently attain/exceed individual and team goals.Leadership: the ability to inspire your teammates to deliver quality software solutionsYou will: Lead, manage and grow multiple teams of product focused software engineers in building our core banking platformEmbrace and incubate emerging technology and open source products across all platformsWork to modernize our existing tech stacksCollaborate with internal teams to find areas of opportunities for automation and machine learning.Partner with architects, product owners, and software engineers to drive the implementation of new applicationsWork within and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions across mobile and web full-stack development tools and technologies.Lead efforts to deploy new and existing applications into AWS environmentsConduct design and code review to ensure compliance with standardsEncourage innovation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, inclusion, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, self-organization, and diversityCreate proof of concepts and see through projects through productionBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's DegreeAt least 9 years of experience in software developmentAt least 7 years of experience in developing scalable web applications and architectural standardsAt least 7 years of experience in people managementAt least 3 years of experience with cloud technologiesPreferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in Computer Science or a Master's Degree in Software Engineering3+ years experience with Amazon Web Services3+ years of experience with Core Banking platforms or related services and technologiesCapital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.New York City (Hybrid On-Site): $321,500 - $366,900 for Sr. Dir, Software EngineeringCandidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to [email protected] One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

DESCRIPTIONAWS App Runner team is looking for experienced Software Development Engineer (SDE) to help develop the service.The team is building next generation of the infrastructure service that helps customers build and deploy web applications automatically, scales to meet your traffic needs, load balances traffic, supports end-to-end encryption, and allows communicate with other AWS applications. We are looking to transform App Runner from the infrastructure-centric to developer-centric platform, making it easier for customers to bring in their source code and run them as containers.To learn more about AWS App Runner visit https://aws.amazon.com/apprunner/Key job responsibilitiesDesign and Development: Take ownership of designing, developing, testing, and deploying services that facilitate a seamless "build from source" experience.Integration Expertise: Collaborate with diverse source code providers such as Github, Bitbucket, and CodeCommit to create robust integrations. Build and deliver managed runtimes for various languages including Node.js, Python, Java, etc.Open Source Leadership: Lead and contribute to various open source initiatives, with a focus on projects like AWS Managed buildpacks. Engage with the developer community to drive innovation and best practices.Scalability: Work on ensuring that the services can scale efficiently, catering to the high-load demands characteristic.Collaboration: Engage with a talented and diverse team to collectively architect and implement cutting-edge products. Embrace different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Jersey City, NJ, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming languagePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalentAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $115,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Tiger Analytics is an advanced analytics consulting firm. We are the trusted analytics partner for several Fortune 100 companies, enabling them to generate business value from data. Our consultants bring deep expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI. Our business value and leadership have been recognized by various market research firms, including Forrester and Gartner. We are one of the highest-rated employers on Glassdoor.If you are passionate to work on unstructured business problems that can be solved using data, we would like to talk to you. Mentorship and solution support to client-facing Data Engineers across key accountsReview data engineer work and proactively establish the adoption of best practices and frameworks that improve productivity and client satisfactionWork with the DevOps, MLE team to onboard and productionize Data Science models at scaleImplement and manage production management processes around data ingestion, transformation, coding utilities, storage, reporting, and other data integration pointsCoordinate between onsite and offshore leadership for regular updatesEngage key client stakeholders toReview and provide the best solutions on the existing or new architecture requirementsRecommend strategies to improve resiliency, security, and optimize costsAnalyse, architect, design, and actively develop analytics frameworks, data lakes, and other cloud-based data solutionsDesign and develop scalable data ingestion frameworks to transform a variety of datasets, capture metadata, lineage and implement data qualityRequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science/or any relevant experience in Information systems10 years of experience in the IT field with hands-on experience in system administration and automation3-5 years of strong hands-on experience with AWS(or another cloud) in building a Data and Analytics platform on the cloud1+ years of experience with deploying services on Kubernetes on-prem or on-cloud3-5 years of strong hands-on expertise on Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) with strong experience in working with modern data and analytics frameworks, big data, and DevOps techniques, and is proficient with programming languages (like Python, Java, Scala)1-2 yrs experience with Cloud data warehouse (Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery)Solid understanding of building Data Lakes on Cloud environments - Data Integration, Data Pipeline, Data compute, ML Models and Storage, etcSolid knowledge of and experience with Big data and Stream processing frameworks - Spark, Flink, or otherKnowledge of delta lake or similar technology Exposure to operationalizing ML models @ scale on CloudSolid understanding of DevSecOps and cloud security concepts and how to mitigate security risks in the cloudMust understand the Scrum Agile methodology and have worked on a Scrum teamKnowledge of SQL, non-relational (NoSQL) databases, and Object StoresGood experience working on an onsite/offshore modelKnowledge of networking, firewalls, load balancers, etcAWS Professional Architect Certification is preferredExceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately with executives and technical teamsBenefitsSignificant career development opportunities exist as the company grows. The position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a small, fast-growing, challenging and entrepreneurial environment, with a high degree of individual responsibility.

Responsibilities:Ability to walk through Business Processes with the client / prospect, and strong end to end system configuration skills across all Financial areas of S/4HANA. You will focus on and lead presales activities around Digital Core with SAP S/4HANA.You will provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders of HCLTech's clients, helping them drive business value from transformation to Digital Core with S/4HANA.You will act as Solutioning Lead of complex, multitower S/4HANA implementation programs, covering end-to-end solution definition, implementation approach, effort estimation, and implementation planning, working hand in hand with sales to define winning sales plan and unique value proposition.You will build strong global networks, enabling you to get involved and contribute in the most interesting client problems globally, and to leverage from global network to solve local challenges.You will be a Thought Leader and contribute to HCLTech thought leadership by creating blogs, vlogs, eBooks, white papers, proofs-of-concepts and use cases, participate in global and local events (like SAPPHIRE and SAP Now!) and seminars as a keynote speaker, presenter or SME.You will lead, support, and contribute to go-to-market and marketing strategy definition, execution planning, and execution, including campaigns, content marketing, events, client meetings and tailored offerings.You will drive, contribute to, and participate in the continuous development and localization of HCLTech offerings, methodology, assets, and tools.Qualifications:Bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in computer science, engineering, finance or business administrationMinimum 10 years of experience in SAP supporting utility industry clients. Strong experience (at least 8-10 years) in implementing SAP solutions with focus on S/4HANA preferably across various roles (business analyst, lead consultant, lead (solution) architect, project manager) Minimum of six years in SAP S/4HANA Finance, FERC - Utility implementation & development experience. Solid experience in driving the execution of business transformation via implementation of new processes and supporting technology.Strong overall holistic understanding and experience across functional domains, business processes, applications, SAP product roadmap and emerging technologies & trendsSufficient knowledge across relevant technical domains (cloud, infrastructure, HANA DB, basis, security, integrations, development etc.)Entrepreneurial mindset: Independent, proactive, self-motivated, and self-driven, collaborative, client-orientedAbility to build relationships and to become a trusted advisor for client senior stakeholders (VP and CXO levels)Ability to articulate a compelling vision and engage audienceExtremely strong communication skills and work very closely with the Business to gather new requirements, resolve production issues, and drive more value on their investment. Good understanding of Finance to carry out custom development Experience Strong FERC experience and regulatory reporting expertiseDeep understanding of New Asset Accounting in S/4HANAUnderstand State - Government accounting is a plusExperience with Quarterly upgrade process, upgrade testing, system refresh from the production environment Preferred Skills - SAP Finance Certified

Underwriter - Architects & EngineersJersey City, New Jersey PermanentAbout usSince Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions.We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.The roleTo appropriately underwrite complex Architects and Engineers risks in accordance with the business plan and within delegated underwriting authority. Our Aspen Values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.Key accountabilitiesContributes to functional strategy development and prioritises the operational deliverables and activities of team to support delivery of overall business targets.Manages tactical plan and provides support to others to achieve positive results for the business in line with strategy.Monitors and manages underwriting service performance to ensure control of, and reliable prediction of underwriting cost and frequency.Develops and implements processes to ensure that the underwriting function is aligned to the needs of the class of business and works closely with underwriters and other business functions.Maintains underwriting quality assurance systems to ensure effective control and delivery of robust underwriting processes.Ensures the recording and measurement of insurance risks, including DUA's where relevant, to ensure accuracy and good practice.Works with key stakeholders/business managers to develop sustainable underwriting products and services to attract and retain customers and increase profitability.Establishes and strengthens strong relationships with stakeholders, including visits and travel where necessary, to customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximise influence, support their needs and achieve business objectives.Demonstrates understanding and awareness of market dynamics and market cycle to drive and enhance business performance.Performs complex underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met.Acts as a technical expert to support the identification of issues and opportunities within area of expertise.To effectively use in-house underwriting database e.g., data input, interrogation of data, report generation.Work with the Managers to maintain the Aspen Professional Liability product line portfolio for specific segments of the portfolio to meet planned targets of the business plan including GWP, NWP, loss ratios and expenses.Provide documentation, guidance, and direction to Underwriting Assistants to they perform their functions.Produces reports on existing and new underwriting issues and any ad-hoc reports to provide accurate management information.Skills & experienceIn depth experience of working in an underwriting environment within a specialised/complex underwriting area.Specific professional qualifications at degree level or equivalent.Qualified within own professional discipline, with significant post-qualification work experience within related environments and specialist function.Associate of Chartered Insurance Institute (or equivalent).Experience of successfully supporting technical and operational strategy.Experience of managing underwriting teams/resources.Experienced in the use of risk profiling and pricing tools and loss models.Strong established customer/broker relationships.Thorough knowledge of relevant market conditions for specific class/portfolio-Architects & Engineers.Strong knowledge of professional liability and coverage.Strong knowledge of coverage forms.Strong, established relationships in the broker communities.Thorough knowledge of Aspen's underwriting strategy and how this translates into operational targets and delivery.Good knowledge of Reinsurance and Expected Profitability Analysis (EPA) requirements.Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements (specific reference to FCA / Lloyds regulation).Able to plan effectively and efficiently.Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.Strong analytical skills.Ability to analyse data and use for decision-making.People management - ability to engage and lead a team.OtherAt Aspen we know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is good for our people, good for our business and good for the environments in which we operate. We therefore welcome applications from people which allows us to draw on diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences.