Second Line Reserving Actuary Europe & APAC - Technical lead

Oliver James; France; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global leading insurer is seeking a talented Second Line Reserving Actuary to join its Risk / Actuarial function. The role offers international exposure, focusing on the Europe & APAC regions. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in non-life reserving, strong technical skills, and proficiency in Python or R. Collaborative team environment with opportunities for clear progression toward a leadership role. Highly competitive salary and generous bonus are offered.

Prestations

Generous bonus

Clear progression opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified or nearly-qualified actuary (IA, IFoA, or equivalent).
• 3 years minimum of experience in non-life reserving, ideally within a (re)insurance company or consulting environment.
• Strong technical understanding of reserving methodologies and actuarial standards under Solvency II.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to provide constructive challenge.
• Experience with Python, R, or other actuarial modelling tools is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Provide independent second-line oversight and challenge of reserving assumptions, methodologies, and results.
• Review quarterly and annual reserve submissions from first-line actuarial teams.
• Support the development and enhancement of the Group's reserving tools and processes.
• Validate reserve adequacy, consistency, and compliance with Solvency II and IFRS requirements.
• Collaborate with underwriting, finance, and risk management.
• Prepare high-quality reports for senior management and regulatory stakeholders.
• Influence Group-level decisions and support strategic implementations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of reserving governance frameworks.

Description du poste

Job Opportunity: P&C Second Line Reserving Actuary - Europe & APAC

We are seeking a talented Second Line Reserving Actuary to join the Risk / Actuarial function of global leading P&C (Re)insurer. The successful candidate will provide independent review and challenge of the Group's reserving processes and results, ensuring strong governance, accuracy, and transparency across all lines of business. This position offers international exposure, working closely with our wider European teams, with a specific focus on Europe & APAC region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent second-line oversight and challenge of reserving assumptions, methodologies, and results.
• Review quarterly and annual reserve submissions from first-line actuarial teams.
• Support the development and enhancement of the Group's reserving tools and processes, particularly through the use of Python and other analytical technologies.
• Validate reserve adequacy, consistency, and compliance with Solvency II and IFRS requirements.
• Collaborate with underwriting, finance, and risk management to ensure a comprehensive understanding of technical provisions.
• Prepare high-quality reports and recommendations for senior management and regulatory stakeholders.
• Influence Group-level decisions and support strategic implementations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of reserving governance frameworks and documentation.

Profile / Requirements

• Qualified or nearly-qualified actuary (IA, IFoA, or equivalent).
• 3 years minimum of experience in non-life reserving, ideally within a (re)insurance company or consulting environment.
• Strong technical understanding of reserving methodologies and actuarial standards under Solvency II.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to provide constructive challenge.
• Experience with Python, R, or other actuarial modelling tools is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a plus.

Additional Information

Reporting lines: Head of Second Line Reserving and Chief Actuary

Location: Paris or Dublin

Compensation: Highly competitive salary + generous bonus

Progression: This is a technical lead position offering clear progression toward a leadership role, depending on performance and integration.

Why Join

Join a collaborative and high-performing actuarial team, where you'll have the opportunity to contribute to key strategic initiatives, interact with senior stakeholders, and play an integral role in strengthening reserving governance for a leading P&C (re)insurance group.