Lead IFRS Reporting Actuary

About the Role

This role is a one-year contractor role. It can be based in Hong Kong (preferred) or Singapore.

The key activities you will be primarily responsible include:

1) Quarterly Group IFRS17 result production for Asia markets:

• Responsible for quarterly reserving and reporting deliverables to Group functions and presentation to senior management of the results in good quality
• Collaborate with other local valuation teams for production of local IFRS 17 numbers and ensure they meet sufficient quality
• Review the balance sheet and earnings under IFRS17 and provide insights to senior management
• Provide advise other internal stakeholders (e.g. Portfolio Management, Finance) on performance monitoring and Business Planning

2) Reporting system and process improvements:

• Provide oversights and suggest improvements to the end-to-end process for Group IFRS 17 reporting including checks and controls
• Communicate issues/challenges with senior actuaries or stakeholders on time
• Liaise with various stakeholders within Valuation and other functions (e.g. Finance, IT, Technical Accounting) on system/ process improvements.

(Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.)

About the Team

The L&H Valuation & Analysis team for Swiss Re Asia is responsible for delivering timely actuarial valuation, reporting and analysis activities for all L&H reinsurance business written in Asia. The team is part of the Global L&H Valuation & Analysis team, and eventually comes under the wider remit of L&H Risk Management.

About You

• 8+ years of L&H (re)insurance experience in either valuation or pricing functions.
• Attained or close to attaining Fellowship in FIA, FIAA, FFA, FSA or another internationally recognized actuarial qualification.
• Deep knowledge of insurance accounting, reserving and solvency regimes in Asia. Experience in Group IFRS17 in valuation function is considered an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Excel. Knowledge in Python, R and MS Power BI would be considered an advantage.
• Able to navigate in ambiguity and work autonomously.
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to analysis large amounts of data.
• Able to hold yourself accountable and have a solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing and people management skills; Ability and courage to constructively challenge strategic business propositions.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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Job ID 131287