Actuarial Associate Analyst – UAE National

Jobsatdubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigna Insurance Middle East is looking for an Actuarial Associate Analyst based in Dubai. This position is dedicated to UAE nationals and involves supporting actuarial initiatives across the Middle East and Africa.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Finance and offers opportunities to work closely with teams including Sales and Underwriting. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance or a related field.
• A commitment towards pursuing a Fellowship qualification.
• Experience with MS Office and data analytics tools advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support actuarial pricing and data analytics for Middle East and Africa.
• Develop, test and maintain pricing and underwriting tools.
• Assist in monthly financial close and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Data analytics

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data analytics tools (R, SQL, Alteryx)

Education

Undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance or related field

Job description

Actuarial Associate Analyst – UAE National

Cigna Insurance Middle East, a leading global health insurer, is expanding the actuarial team and looking to appoint an Actuarial Analyst based in Dubai. The successful candidate will support actuarial initiatives for business across the Middle East and Africa. The individual will also work closely with other business areas, including but not limited to Sales, Underwriting, and Product Development.

This role is designated for a UAE national.

Key Responsibilities

• Data analytics, reconciliations, and processing.
• Actuarial pricing for the Middle East and Africa region, including experience studies, setting book rates and pricing assumptions, methodology updates, and rate reviews.
• Support analytics related to medical cost drivers and trends to enhance quality of actuarial analysis and reporting.
• Developing, testing and maintenance of pricing and underwriting tools.
• Support the monthly financial close, including supporting the reserving process, periodic review of key reserve assumptions, and communicating drivers of financial results relative to forecast.
• Supporting the compilation of regulatory submissions.

Personal Profile

• An undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance or a related field.
• A commitment towards pursuing a Fellowship qualification with either the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or the Society of Actuaries.
• An interest in health insurance and/or data analytics.
• Be self-motivated and results driven.
• Good communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Experience with MS Office and data analytics (R, SQL, Alteryx or equivalent) will be an advantage but is not required.
• Excellent verbal and written English.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.