Senior Financial Solutions Actuary, APAC

SCOR; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SCOR is seeking a Senior Financial Solutions Actuary in Hong Kong to lead and execute financial strategies in the APAC region. The position calls for strong leadership in managing modeling teams and ensuring compliance with financial regulations across diverse markets.

The ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of experience in life insurance or consulting, along with proven project management skills. This role requires a qualified actuary capable of fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

SCOR values diversity and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in financial services, particularly in life insurance or consulting.
• Strong background in accounting standards like IFRS 17 and solvency regimes.
• Ability to manage complex projects and work with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Guide modeling teams to execute business opportunities.
• Lead complex transactions and internal projects.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Qualified Actuary

Financial management

Leadership skills

Accounting standards knowledge

Project management

Education

CERA qualification

Job description

Senior Financial Solutions Actuary, APAC

Hong Kong

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Financial Solutions Actuary to work closely with the APAC Financial Solutions team to form and execute our strategy in the APAC region. This role is pivotal in leading and instructing the modelling team.

Responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities

Main Scope

• Provide day-to-day guidance to the modelling teams to execute business opportunities
• Lead all large complex transactions and internal projects
• Be the Subject Matter Expert of various financially motivated solutions and relevant regulations in active countries in the region

Work closely with Global Head of Delivery and Head of APAC to enhance our existing infrastructures and process to optimize our operating models and achieve optimal efficiency while preserving the quality

Key Stakeholders and Working Relationships:

• Develop strong relationship and lead the liaison with key internal and external stakeholders to redefine and uplift our risk appetites as needed and work with all related stakeholders to ensure we have alignments between ambitions and risk appetites
• Foster a network with other teams across SCOR globally (e.g. risk management, finance, legal, technical) in order to understand and credibly contribute to the evolution of the Group's best practice in selling, assessing, structuring and managing financially motivated reinsurance business.
• Maintain interaction with other departments across SCOR globally (e.g. product development, health, accounting) in order to contribute to multi-function projects

Qualifications

Required Experience & Competencies

Experience:

• Qualified Actuary, other qualifications such as CERA would be a plus
• At least 8 years in the financial services industry, particularly in life insurance, life reinsurance, or life consulting.
• Strong background in accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 4, IFRS 17), solvency regimes (e.g., Solvency II, C-ROSS, RBC), and financial management.
• Strong background in Life insurance or reinsurance pricing and Risk management is preferred.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects and familiarity with structured reinsurance concepts.
• Proven experience in working with Senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage projects and project team members.
• Ability to act as a second-in-command within the department and take on leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Head of APAC Financial Solutions.
• Highly organized, analytical, and capable of handling multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with an aptitude for strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Innovative, creative, and adept at learning new concepts quickly.
• Team-oriented, capable of working collaboratively to achieve departmental goals.

SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.