Senior Actuarial Analyst (Corporate)

About the Role:

• Interpret and understand the underlying actuarial business requirements to interpret both the system implications and associated testing requirements.
• Identify and document 'best practice' Test plans and Test scenarios for actuarial systems using materials developed by the Business analysts (BA's) and bReserving team Business leads.
• Provide feedback during the planning stages to document owners where further clarity is required or where information should be challenged.
• Execute Test scenarios, gather results, and coordinate with leads to ensure that results reviews and final approvals are fully resourced and actioned.
• Lead review sessions, walking through the actuarial functionality technical aspects of Test plans and scenarios to obtain approval from the BA's and Stakeholders.
• Identify Test data needs to support Test execution along with setting out expected results by way of detailed calculations/explanations where necessary.
• Input to and own the Defect management lifecycle, ensuring that issues are recorded and investigated on a timely basis.
• Advise Test leads of progress during the Test stages, taking ownership of resolving any issues or limitations.
• Ensure that the VR&A Change Management Lifecycle (CCF) is observed throughout the Releases to comply with Financial Audits.
• Contribute to and own materials pertaining to education and training of Workstream or Business regional users, including hosting Training sessions and providing onboarding support during LHVT Business Test cycles.

About the Team:

Actuarial Operations and Solutions (AOS) plans, builds, operates, and improves Swiss Re's global actuarial systems and processes for Life & Health business.

We own and operate Swiss Re's largest application and database used by regional valuation teams, Finance, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, and other business-steering departments.

We comprehend business challenges to provide solutions and make strategic decisions that will help the valuation landscape prepare for the future.

We have about 15+ team members spread across the globe, including Toronto, Armonk, Bangalore, London, and Zurich.

Our strengths stem from the diverse backgrounds and skills of our team members, including actuarial (pricing, valuation, AXIS modelling, product development, risk management), testing, information technology, and project management.

About You:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Actuarial students with 2-3 exams, CM1 as a must, and relevant experience in actuarial system testing.
• 3+ years of experience working in the L&H primary insurance/reinsurance or consulting domain; detailed knowledge about Life & Health products would be a plus.
• Graduate or Postgraduate in Mathematics/Statistics/Economics; good knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive change.
• Knowledge of the actuarial valuation process and SR Valuation landscape will be an added advantage.
• Strong and proven ability to work autonomously and accurately.
• Ability to work in a diversified functional environment across IT, Actuarial, and Finance.
• Passion to deliver and stick to deadlines; strong data organization and analysis skills.
• Advancing toward actuarial qualification would be advantageous but is not required.