SENIOR EXECUTIVE - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SENIOR EXECUTIVE - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (ACTUARIAL)
OBJECTIVES OF POSITION
- Design, test, and evaluate company retirement plans to ensure sufficient funds for future benefits.
- Provide retirement planning advice to staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION
- Compile and analyze statistical data and develop computer models to assess potential risks.
- Conduct risk assessments and recommend management strategies.
- Design and test investments and business strategies to minimize risks and maximize profitability.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze projection models.
- Estimate probabilities and economic costs of events such as death, sickness, accidents, or natural disasters.
- Create charts, tables, and reports to explain calculations and proposals.
- Report findings to business leaders.
- Calculate necessary cash reserves based on policies and liabilities.
- Monitor market trends and identify new investment opportunities.
- Develop policies to avoid high-risk investments and associated losses.
- Coordinate with external actuaries and auditors for actuarial information.
- Establish and document actuarial procedures for internal use.
- Maintain records of payments, funding, and underwriting policies.
- Assist in preparing board papers, management reports, and ad-hoc documents.
- Engage in research and product development tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit, Department, or Management.
QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Actuarial Science or equivalent from a recognized university or college.
- 1 to 2 years of relevant actuarial experience.
- Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) preferred.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
- Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
- Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills.
- Solid understanding of mathematics, contingencies, economics, and statistics.
- Ability to analyze large datasets and think critically.
- Proactive attitude and ownership of projects.
- High attention to detail.
- Familiarity with a wide range of actuarial functions.
- Additional certification in Risk Management or success in actuarial exams is a plus.