Senior Actuarial Analyst / Actuary

Intertek Holding Deutschland GmbH; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the reinsurance industry is looking for an actuary with 4-8 years of experience. This role involves financial reporting and business analysis with responsibilities in actuarial valuations and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of L&H (re)insurance experience in valuation or pricing.
• Attained or close to attaining Fellowship in an internationally recognized actuarial qualification.
• Good understanding of IFRS and/or local reserving standards in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Perform IFRS 17 reporting activities, including analysis of results.
• Conduct actuarial valuations for Family Retakaful business.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Actuarial Qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Location:Kuala Lumpur, MY

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 are responsible for 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 Reserving Committee;
• Monitoring and reporting of regulatory capital requirements;
• Supporting the Appointed Actuary in meeting their statutory obligations; and
• Providing a service 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.

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