Portfolio Management Actuary (80 - 100%)

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Portfolio Management Actuary to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape portfolio management strategies and ensure successful execution. You will engage with cross-functional stakeholders, support change management activities, and contribute to performance management. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, alongside a solid foundation in actuarial practices. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diverse perspectives and fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement portfolio and cycle management framework.
• Engage in change management across functions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Relationships

Change Management

Data Management

Actuarial Technical Skills

Education

Qualified Actuary

P&C Experience

Tools

Reporting Systems

Actuarial Models

Job description

Locations:

Manchester, GB | London, GB

About the Role

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 the implementation of the portfolio and cycle management framework.
2. Support the development of a clear process and framework for portfolio management decision-making and performance management.
3. Engage in change management activities across product, market unit, and other functions to embed processes and decisions into daily operations.
4. Support the Smart Circle process quarterly to ensure the right actions are driven across CorSo portfolios.
5. Conduct maturity assessments of portfolios regarding process, people, and capability; collaborate with the Head of Portfolio Management and APM leadership to drive change.
6. Provide insights and expertise to support the successful 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 Smart Circle and Portfolio Management initiatives by providing portfolio insights and proactively steering management actions to deliver sustainable profit.

About You

We seek an ambitious, trustworthy, and enthusiastic team player eager to progress as an actuary. You possess strong communication skills, demonstrating empathy and adaptability to meet your audience's needs. You build networks through solid interpersonal relationships and advocate for change. You consider yourself a self-starter, capable of taking initiative and implementing goal-oriented measures, bringing:

• A nearly qualified or qualified actuary with P&C experience (portfolio and cycle management strategies experience is highly desirable).

• Strong analytical skills, with a good understanding of reporting systems, actuarial models, and data management.

• Extensive industry knowledge, business insight, and technical skills.

• Experience with data and analytical management techniques.

• Strong actuarial technical capabilities, with the ability to create solutions independently and coach others to do the same. #LI-Hybrid

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Swiss Re is a leading provider of reinsurance, insurance, and other risk transfer solutions, managing risks from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm, offering innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate risk exposure, with industry-leading claims service providing additional peace of mind.

Our success depends on fostering an inclusive culture that encourages diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. We promote an environment 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. In our inclusive and flexible environment, everyone can bring their authentic selves and passion for sustainability.

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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