Portfolio Management Actuary (80 - 100%)

Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Portfolio Management Actuary, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping portfolio management strategies. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed innovative processes and enhance decision-making. We seek a qualified actuary with strong analytical skills and a passion for driving change. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable profit initiatives while fostering an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives. If you're ready to take your actuarial career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Nearly qualified or qualified actuary with P&C experience.
• Strong analytical skills with a good understanding of reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement portfolio and cycle management framework.
• Conduct maturity assessments of portfolios and drive improvements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Relationships

Actuarial Technical Capabilities

Change Management

Education

Qualified Actuary

P&C Experience

Tools

Actuarial Models

Data Management Techniques

Job description

We are seeking a high-performing individual to join our team as a Portfolio Management Actuary, reporting directly to the Head of Portfolio Management. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping our portfolio management strategy and ensure its successful execution. The role involves planning, monitoring, and engaging with cross-functional stakeholders to embed and advance this critical initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to implementing the portfolio and cycle management framework.
2. Support the development of processes and frameworks for portfolio management decision-making and performance evaluation.
3. Engage in change management activities across product, market units, and other functions to embed processes and decision-making into daily operations.
4. Support the Smart Circle process quarterly to ensure appropriate actions across CorSo portfolios.
5. Conduct maturity assessments of portfolios concerning process, people, and capabilities, and collaborate with the Head of Portfolio Management and APM leadership to drive improvements.
6. Provide insights and expertise to support the execution of the portfolio management strategy.

About the Team

The Portfolio Management team is part of Actuarial Portfolio Management (APM) Global, reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer - CorSo. The team supports the Smart Circle and Portfolio Management initiatives by providing portfolio insights and steering management actions to deliver sustainable profit.

About You

We seek an ambitious, trustworthy, and enthusiastic team player eager to advance their career as an actuary. You should have strong communication skills, demonstrating empathy and adaptability to your audience. Building networks through solid interpersonal relationships and advocating for change are essential. You are a "self-starter," capable of taking initiative and implementing measures in a goal-oriented manner, with qualities including:

• Nearly qualified or qualified actuary with P&C experience, especially in portfolio and cycle management strategies.
• Strong analytical skills, with a good understanding of reporting systems, actuarial models, and data management.
• Comprehensive industry knowledge, business insight, and technical skills.
• Extensive experience with data and analytical management techniques.
• Strong actuarial technical capabilities, including solution creation and coaching others.

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Swiss Re is a leading provider of reinsurance, insurance, and risk transfer solutions, managing risks from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, the commercial insurance arm, offers innovative solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from approximately 50 locations worldwide, helping clients mitigate risks while providing industry-leading claims services.

Our success depends on fostering an inclusive culture that encourages diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. We promote a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, or other characteristics. We support a flexible, authentic environment where passion for sustainability can flourish.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for positions matching your skills and experience.

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