Chief Actuary APAC & MENA: Strategy & Risk Leader

Canopius Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 350,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Canopius Group seeks a Chief Actuary to lead the actuarial function across Asia Pacific and MENA, providing strategic oversight of reserving, pricing, planning, technical provisions, solvency, capital modelling and portfolio performance.

The role sits on the APAC Executive Committee, partnering with regional leadership and senior management to deliver actuarial insight that supports profitable growth and sound governance. Hybrid work model in a global specialty insurer.

Qualifications

• Actuary qualification required.
• Accredited degree or equivalent.
• Extensive actuarial experience in APAC or global markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional actuarial team across APAC and MENA.
• Oversee reserving, technical provisions, capital modelling and solvency.
• Provide pricing, profitability and portfolio insights for underwriting and planning.
• Ensure governance, regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with underwriting, finance, risk and senior leadership.
• Engage with Lloyd’s, regulators and rating agencies as needed.

Skills

Accredited degree

Qualified actuary

10+ years actuarial experience

Pricing experience

Reserving experience

Business planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Portfolio management

Commercial acumen

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Education

Actuary qualification

Accredited degree

Job description

Canopius Group seeks a Chief Actuary to lead the actuarial function across Asia Pacific and MENA, providing strategic oversight of reserving, pricing, planning, technical provisions, solvency, capital modelling and portfolio performance.

The role sits on the APAC Executive Committee, partnering with regional leadership and senior management to deliver actuarial insight that supports profitable growth and sound governance. Hybrid work model in a global specialty insurer.