Actuarial Analyst

Position summary:

The position is primarily responsible for supporting both general IFRS17 reporting across the Asia region and individual branch IFRS17 reporting for SwissRe P&C reinsurance business in Asia.  In addition IFRS17 responsibilities it is expected that the successful candidate will be also assisting in various P&C reserving matters across Asia operations.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Support IFRS17 closing for all branches under local standards including supporting the local appointed actuary where their sign-off is formally required.
• Provide support for each branch, including providing written reports, for IFRS17 disclosures of an actuarial nature.
• Support the quarterly review of IFRS17 results at both branch and regional level.
• Support the recommendations to appropriate reserve committees and branch management for IFRS17 matters
• Assist branches transition to the IFRS17 reporting environment in the future as necessary.
• Work closely with our centralized IFRS17 P&C actuarial unit to develop and improve existing processes, systems and governance related to IFRS17.
• Work with regulators and internal/external auditors on routine and special matters for IFRS17
• Prepare IFRS17 training materials for P&C actuarial colleagues in Asia.
• Work on other projects of the P&C Asia Actuarial team as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Very good understanding of IFRS17
• At least 3 years experience in a Property & Casualty insurance/reinsurance
• University degree in actuarial science or related field (mathematics or finance)
• Actuarial valuation and reporting experience

• Very good understanding of actuarial, accounting, information systems and investments.
• Independent self-starter
• Strong practical capabilities in Microsoft Office and other business software applications.  Data analytics programming skills in R an advantage.
• Accomplished interpersonal and communication skills – demonstrates a clear and articulate standard of written and verbal communication in a complex environment
• Proactive in seeking out and providing information
• Actively looks to add value and take on additional responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Asian language skills considered an advantage