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Allstate Insurance Corporation

 Location: Northbrook, IL 60062 Document ID: A4211-11NH Posted on: 2010-09-0609/06/2010 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2010-10-06
 

Staff Financial Analyst - (Job Number: 000AGY)

The position is located in Northbrook, Illinois.
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through its "You're In Good Hands With Allstate" slogan, Allstate provides insurance products to more than 14 million households. This position resides in the Treasury & Planning department which is a part of the broader Finance Shared Services organization at Allstate. There are approximately 30 individuals in Treasury & Planning who are broken out into four teams: mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, and cash management and banking operations. Treasury and Planning is responsible for a diverse set of processes that requires results/action oriented people working in partnership with other functions in the company. We recognize that our employees are our ultimate advantage and we seek to attract and retain highly qualified individuals with strong analytical backgrounds, a deep interest in finance and a desire to be challenged.
Position Description:
A staff financial analyst position in the Treasury and Planning department, within the Corporate Finance team. The employee will assist with rating agency, capital markets, and corporate structure related responsibilities including modeling of capital adequacy, communication with internal and external parties, and analysis supporting corporate finance decisions and corporate structure projects.
Specific Responsibilities:
  • Analyze, evaluate, and execute capital markets alternatives related to debt, equity and structured finance solutions
  • Modeling of rating agency capital standards including A.M. Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), Standard & Poor's Capital Adequacy Ratio (S&PCAR) Economic Capital and NAIC Risk Based Capital
  • Perform Quarterly analysis of capital adequacy of Allstate legal entities utilizing rating agency capital models
  • Coordinate and liaise with internal parties (Business Unit, Investments, Tax, Legal, Accounting) for communication with rating agencies
  • Coordinate annual meetings with rating agencies including the development of PowerPoint presentations
  • Coordinate annual rating agency data submissions and Allstate's responses to ad-hoc surveys and inquiries
  • Respond to requests from the rating agencies for information
  • Interact directly with rating agencies and investment banks regarding capital adequacy modeling and analysis of various capital markets alternatives, respectively
  • Assist with corporate structure evaluations including, but not limited to, subsidiary formations and dissolutions
  • Assist with special projects and other research
Hear what current employees have to say about working at Allstate: www.allstate.com/Allstate/content/refresh-videos/HR/Allstate_General_Hiring.wmv!

Qualification

Required Skills:
The position requires the following skills:
  • Solid analytical skills and work ethic, including ability to take initiative, follow-up and pay close attention to detail
  • Demonstrated initiative, creativity and a high degree of self-motivation
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Storyline development - create and deliver conclusive and recommendation-oriented presentations
  • Teamwork and interpersonal skills - ability to work with parties both internal and external to Allstate
  • Work effectively in a team environment
  • Flexibility and adaptability to dynamic and changing work environment
Computer Proficiency:
Microsoft Office software- Strong PC skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Ability to create and utilize Excel based models
Education:
College degree required with Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration preferred, along with 4 - 6 years of work related experience. MBA desirable, but not required
Our customers aren't the only ones in Good Hands with Allstate! If you are interested in working for an employer of choice, then look no further. We offer:
At Allstate, you will be among the industry's top talent with an environment that encourages continuing development and growth opportunities. As a member of the Allstate Team, you will enjoy a customizable benefits plan, generous paid time away, an excellent 401K plan, a defined benefit pension plan and much, much more!
Are you in Good Hands?

Allstate Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     
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