Systems Analyst (Exposure Management)- London

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Systems Analyst (Exposure Management) to work for our client within the insurance sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension, and will be a hybrid role based in London (2–3 days per week in the office).

This position requires a hands-on individual with strong technical and analytical capability. While deep Exposure Management expertise is not essential, a working understanding of catastrophe modelling and underwriting processes is advantageous.

The successful candidate will support the full product lifecycle from requirements definition through to delivery and continuous improvement ensuring the stability, performance, and effectiveness of business-critical systems. Collaboration across Engineering, Architecture, Service Management, and QA teams is essential within a matrix technology environment.

• Support the product vision for systems underpinning the Exposure Management team
• Contribute to the end-to-end product lifecycle, including requirements, delivery, and optimisation
• Act as an active member of the Product Management team

• Conduct detailed analysis of existing systems, hardware, and software to identify improvement opportunities, with a focus on automation
• Drive operational efficiency through tool development and system enhancements
• Develop and maintain system documentation and knowledge repositories

• Work with internal exposure management platforms (e.g. FRED) and third-party tools such as:
  • Moody’s RiskLink / Risk Modeler
  • Verisk Sequel Impact
• Support portfolio management and optimisation initiatives

• Partner with Engineers, Architects, and QA teams to deliver system enhancements
• Work closely with business stakeholders and end users to gather and document requirements, workflows, and specifications
• Build strong working relationships with the Exposure Management team

• Monitor and maintain systems to ensure optimal performance and uptime
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide support as required
• Identify system and process risks and implement mitigation strategies

• Demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous development
• Resilient and adaptable in a changing environment
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Results-focused with a strong sense of ownership
• Supports delivery of product strategy aligned to underwriting objectives
• Promotes a culture of product excellence and agile delivery

Technical Delivery

• Ensures high-quality delivery standards
• Provides analytical support to Product and Exposure Management teams
• Supports adoption of best practices and modern technologies
• Drives standardisation, simplification, and enhancements across systems

Product Management

• Monitors vendor performance against KPIs
• Ensures regulatory and industry compliance
• Uses tools such as Azure DevOps and Confluence
• Engages stakeholders to ensure successful product outcomes
• Tracks performance through KPIs and drives continuous improvement
• Identifies and mitigates product-related risks

Core Skills:

Technical Skills

• Strong programming capability in:
  • SQL
  • Python
  • VBA
  • R (desirable)
• Experience in:
  • Systems and data analysis
  • Application support
  • Building integrations, automation solutions, and data workflows
• Familiarity with:
  • On-premise systems
  • Cloud-based infrastructure

Domain Knowledge (Desirable)

• Exposure Management and catastrophe modelling concepts
• Underwriting processes and portfolio modelling
• Pricing tools and risk aggregation
• London Market insurance practices

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. 

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and work-place pension