Assistant Vice President, Prophet Modelling

Singlife; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Singapore is seeking an experienced actuarial professional to manage Prophet modelling and new product development. The role involves optimizing Prophet models, ensuring proper governance, and maintaining model integrity. Candidates should possess at least 7 years of actuarial experience, preferably with a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science and relevant certifications. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of actuarial experience in Prophet modelling and life valuation/capital management.
• Strong knowledge/experience of Singapore Risk Based Capital 2.
• Experience in ICs is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive Prophet model optimization including coding and runtime improvement.
• Oversee the modelling of new products into Prophet.
• Responsible for robust Prophet management and governance practices.

Skills

Prophet modelling

Life valuation

Capital management

Team leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science

Fellow of Society of Actuaries

Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

Institute of Actuaries Australia

Job description

Singlife is a leading homegrown financial services company, offering consumers a better way to financial freedom. Through innovative, technology-enabled solutions and a wide range of products and services, Singlife provides consumers control over their financial wellbeing at every stage of their lives.

In addition to a comprehensive suite of insurance plans, employee benefits, partnerships with financial adviser channels and bancassurance, Singlife offers investment and advisory solutions through its GROW with Singlife platform. It also offers the Singlife Account, a mobile-first insurance savings plan.

Singlife is the exclusive insurance provider for the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Officers Group Insurance Scheme. Singlife is also an official signatory of the United Nations Principles for Sustainable Insurance and the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, affirming its commitment to finding a better way to sustainability.

The merger of Aviva Singapore and Singlife was announced in September 2020 and created one of the largest homegrown financial services companies in Singapore in a deal valued at S$3.2 billion. It was the largest insurance deal in Singapore at the time. Singlife was subsequently acquired by Sumitomo Life in March 2024, one of Japan’s leading life insurers, which valued Singlife at S$4.6 billion, making the transaction one of the largest insurance deals in Southeast Asia.

Key Appointments

• Oversight of Prophet Modelling for Singlife Limited.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Prophet model optimization (including coding, runtime improvement as well as enhancement in modelling methodology).
• Oversee the modelling of new products into Prophet, as well as enhancement of Prophet model due to inforce management initiatives.
• Responsible for robust Prophet management and governance practices.
• Regular maintenance/review of both Prophet deterministic and ALS model.

Key Decisions within the Role

• Manage the modelling of new and existing products and ensure proper model governance.

Requirements

Experience

• At least 7 years of actuarial experience in Prophet modelling and life valuation/capital management. Experience in Prophet ALS modelling and model management is preferred.
• Strong knowledge/experience of Singapore Risk Based Capital 2. Experience in ICs is an advantage.
• Possessing leadership experience in managing a small team.
• Self-driven and able to motivate team members to deliver projects on a timely basis.
• Great teamwork and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders including Finance, IT, regulators, auditors and group office.

Education

• Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science (preferred)
• Professional Certification(s): Fellow of Society of Actuaries, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or Institute of Actuaries Australia (preferred)