Risk Analyst - Insurance Segment
GraceKennedy Financial Group · Kingston, Jamaica · Full-time · Data & Analytics
On-site
Posted 18h ago · Expires 11/2/2026
Role description
Hiring company: GraceKennedy Financial Group
Source: LinkedIn
GK takes pride in our people, our products and our environment. Our culture is built on a philosophy of unity, grounded in our spirit of care, and guided by our core values of Honesty, Integrity and Trust. We are a team that cares and supports you on your journey to achieving your personal goals and realizing your potential.
The GraceKennedy Financial Group seeks to identify an individual looking for an excellent opportunity to progress his/her career; and who possesses the vision and energy to help drive dynamic changes across the group, in the capacity of RISK ANALYST - INSURANCE SEGMENT
The Risk Analyst plays an important role in strengthening the Insurance Segment’s risk management framework by supporting the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of risks across the organization. Reporting to the GKFG Risk Manager, this role works closely with business leaders, process owners, and risk liaisons to promote a proactive and consistent approach to risk management.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
In this role, you will support the organization by:
• Conducting risk assessments and control reviews across financial, operational, strategic, compliance, and digital risk categories.
• Supporting the execution of the Enterprise Risk Management risk and control self-assessment programme across the Insurance Segment.
• Assessing key financial risks, including capital, liquidity, foreign exchange, credit, and market risks, and evaluating their impact on the business.
• Performing quantitative analysis, stress testing, and reverse stress testing to identify potential vulnerabilities and emerging threats.
• Developing risk models, analytical tools, and reporting solutions that enhance the organization's ability to monitor and manage risk exposures.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of risk and capital models in collaboration with stakeholders across the Group.
• Monitoring emerging risks, industry developments, and evolving regulatory requirements that may impact the Insurance Segment.
• Conducting AML/CFT risk assessments and supporting compliance, governance, and risk reporting activities.
• Providing recommendations that contribute to stronger risk controls, improved decision-making, and operational effectiveness.
What Will Make You Successful:
• An undergraduate degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of two (2) years' related experience in risk management, finance, audit, compliance, analytics, or a related field.
• Completion of Level I CFA, FRM, ACCA, or another relevant professional designation would be considered an asset.
• Training or exposure in Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Data Analytics, Project Management, or Enterprise Risk Management.
• Experience working with data analysis tools and quantitative techniques would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
• Strong ability to assess complex information, identify patterns, and draw meaningful conclusions from data.
• Ability to evaluate risks objectively and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly and confidently to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable working across business units and collaborating with leaders, regulators, auditors, and external partners.
• Ability to interpret requirements and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and risk frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to implement new concepts, manage competing priorities, and work independently.
• High degree of honesty, confidentiality, and personal accountability.
• Strong focus on accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications no later than October 12, 2026 via the careers section of our Corporate Website at www.gracekennedy.com