Global Innovation Actuary

This role requires an actuary who can combine pricing skills, strong data analysis, with good project and stakeholder management. Are you someone who leads and ensures consistent application of sound actuarial principles but is also willing to challenge the status quo? You will interact with a broad range of stakeholders across the Life and Health business and work in a global, cross-functional project team. This role is based in the Global Underwriting & Claims & R&D team but will also have close links into the Chief Pricing Office.

About the Role

• Be a part of driving key strategic projects such as metabolic health, and health and wellness.

• Drive the pricing and data analysis for the R&D focused projects

• Consult different market units on innovative opportunities and act as a sounding board for their actuarial considerations.

• Help to drive forward actuarial thought leadership via project management, content creation and conference participation.

• Act as an actuarial support for other key innovation projects such as AI, fraud and sustainability.

• Collaborate with different MUs to develop their propositions through access to our global datasets.

About the Team

The Global UW & Claims Innovation and Analytics team is an exciting global team within the Chief Underwriting Office. We're a cross functional team of underwriters, claims experts, actuaries, innovation and analytics experts with the remit to deliver projects or initiatives at a market or multiple-market level to improve the way we and/or our clients underwrite and manage claims. Our aim is to consult and engage with the Market Units (MUs) and clients to help deep-dive into, progress and deliver their initiatives by providing advice, technical support, global data insights and thought leadership aimed to improve client and customer outcomes. We also explore emerging technologies (including generative AI) and trends to develop new tools and services.

About You

We are looking for an open-minded, trustworthy and enthusiastic team player who can constructively and respectfully engage in challenging conversations. To be successful, you need to have strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills. Are you at ease with leaving the comfort zone and performing under pressure? Do you consider yourself to be a "self-starter", able and willing to take initiative and implement measures in a goal-oriented manner with:

• Degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science or related field with proven mathematical skills and analytical ability – an enhanced understanding of statistical methods is preferred.

• At least 3+ years of actuarial experience and strong knowledge of actuarial concepts and principles

• Pro-active in driving projects forward and identifying opportunities for improvements.

• Resourceful in overcoming barriers, adopting a consultative approach as necessary.

• Ability to review analytical results, derive recommendations and communicate implications to all stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills and a good understanding of datasets / databases.

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. 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.