Actuary

About the Role

We are looking for a fully qualified Actuary to support the US Life and Health valuation unit with reporting requirements under IFRS17, US Statutory and Swiss Re Group reporting requirements. This is a newly created role to support the growth of the external retrocession program.

You will contribute to the quarterly reserving and forecasting process, efforts to onboard new retro programs, and various process improvement projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overall ownership of the retrocession financial reporting and actuarial deliverables.

• Key reviewer of the end-to-end quarterly valuation production process and year-end reporting requirements.

• Present quarterly results to key internal stakeholders, such as Group and Local Finance teams.

• Collaborating closely with various internal teams to ensure quality onboarding of new retrocession treaties.

• Lead process improvement efforts to further develop the reporting and analytic capabilities.

• Be a trusted advisor to the business through insightful analysis and proactive understanding of market developments.

• Provide leadership and guidance to junior colleagues in key project deliverables and system changes.

About the Team

Reporting into the Vice President, US L&H Actuarial Management team, you will be an integral member of a team comprising 30 Actuaries. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented Actuarial team spread across the globe.

Our team values collaboration, innovation, and excellence, providing a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to our shared goals.

About You

• You have a university degree in mathematics or actuarial science and a qualified FSA with a minimum of seven years of experience.

• You have strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Your strengths will be your strong analytical skills with experience working in MS Excel, R, Power BI, Axis, and/or Prophet.

• Proficient people skills, essential in building and managing relationships within the organization.

• Ability to work independently and in a team to contribute to the successful delivery of time-sensitive projects.

• Experience with IFRS17 and US Statutory valuation is an asset.

• Experience working with databases is an asset.

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.

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.

Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire, and promote without regard to any characteristic protected by law.