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 to IFRS17 responsibilities, the successful candidate will assist 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 written reports, for IFRS17 disclosures of an actuarial nature.
• Support the quarterly review of IFRS17 results at both branch and regional levels.
• Support recommendations to appropriate reserve committees and branch management for IFRS17 matters.
• Assist branches in transitioning to the IFRS17 reporting environment 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 of experience in 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 are 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.

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.

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.