Senior Actuarial Analyst / Actuary

Swiss Re; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in reinsurance seeks an actuarial expert for their L&H Valuation & Analysis team. This role involves financial reporting and business analysis, emphasizing collaboration and efficiency. Candidates should have 4-8 years of relevant experience and a strong actuarial background, ideally pursuing Fellowship accreditation.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of L&H (re)insurance experience in valuation or pricing.
• Good understanding of IFRS/local reserving standards.
• Close to attaining actuarial fellowship qualification.

Responsibilities

• Perform IFRS 17 reporting activities including impact quantification.
• Conduct actuarial valuations ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support appointed actuary in fulfilling obligations.

Skills

Data Analysis

Technical Skills in Excel

Fluent English Communication

Education

Fellowship in FIA, FIAA, FFA, FSA

Tools

Actuarial Modelling Software

Job description

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought, or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment, everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

About the team

The L&H Valuation & Analysis team for Swiss Re Asia is responsible for delivering timely actuarial valuation, reporting, and analysis activities for all L&H reinsurance business written in Asia. It comprises people across Asia and handles all the corporate actuarial requirements of the L&H business.

Activities of the team include:

• The calculation and monitoring of reserves;
• Conducting experience studies and recommending assumptions to the Reserving Committee;
• Monitoring and reporting of regulatory capital requirements;
• Supporting the Appointed Actuary in meeting statutory obligations;
• Providing services to other functions and units, including Pricing and Portfolio Management & Insights.

About the Role

You will be at the forefront of financial reporting and business analysis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your actuarial expertise in a collaborative environment while supporting the appointed actuary's internal and external responsibilities. You'll balance technical actuarial work with process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and accuracy in our reporting frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform IFRS 17 reporting activities, including quantification of impacts, analysis of results, and preparation of management information;
• Conduct actuarial valuations for Family Retakaful + SEA traditional business, ensuring accuracy and timeliness;
• Support the appointed actuary in fulfilling internal and external obligations;
• Analyze experience and performance of the L&H Retakaful portfolio;
• Develop and enhance reporting processes, templates, and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy;
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the actuarial function.

About you

• 4-8 years of L&H (re)insurance experience in either valuation or pricing functions;
• Attained or close to attaining Fellowship in FIA, FIAA, FFA, FSA, or another internationally recognized actuarial qualification;
• Good understanding of IFRS and/or local reserving standards in Malaysia;
• Proficient in MS Excel with strong technical skills in data analysis;
• Fluent English communication skills.

Additional nice-to-have skillsets/knowledge:

• Knowledge of (Re)takaful Family business in pricing or valuation;
• Experience with actuarial modelling software;
• Familiarity with Malaysia’s (re)insurance and (re)takaful industry.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought, or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment, everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

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