Director of Research & Policy – Life Insurance Actuary

SKL Actuarial; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading actuarial firm in Singapore is looking for a seasoned Director of Research & Policy to spearhead research initiatives and drive policy engagement on key issues such as climate change and aging societies. The ideal candidate will have around 10 years of experience in life/health insurance and possess strong skills in research methodologies and operational management. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future landscape of risk across Asia and collaborate with diverse stakeholders for impactful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Around 10 years’ professional experience in life/health insurance or closely related fields.
• Deep expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Proven organisational and operational management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver research projects across various themes.
• Develop and execute a policy engagement strategy.
• Oversee operational functions to ensure strategic alignment.
• Convene industry working groups for collaboration.
• Support fundraising and partner engagement with compelling insights.

Skills

Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies

Actuarial modelling

Risk analytics

Organisational and operational management

Influencing diverse audiences

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

About the job

Director of Research & Policy – Life Insurance Actuary

Location: Singapore

Are you a seasoned life insurance actuary ready to shape the future of Asia’s risk landscape?

We’re seeking a Director of Research & Policy to lead high‑impact research and drive policy engagement on emerging risks—from climate change to ageing societies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver research projects across life, health, retirement, climate‑related and protection‑gap themes, ensuring rigorous, actionable outputs
• Develop and execute a policy engagement strategy, positioning the organisation as a thought leader across Asia
• Oversee operational functions—including office administration, IT infrastructure, data management and vendor relationships—to ensure strategic alignment and efficiency
• Convene and facilitate industry working groups to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Support fundraising and partner engagement by articulating compelling research and policy insights to stakeholders
• Contribute to ad‑hoc projects and operational matters as required

What You Bring

• Around 10 years’ professional experience in life/health insurance, actuarial science, risk management or a closely related field
• Deep expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, actuarial modelling or risk analytics
• Proven organisational and operational management skills, including leading administrative teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of influencing diverse audiences
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, translating complex issues into practical policy recommendations
• Demonstrated success in fostering collaborations with industry, regulators and academia

If you are an Australian life insurance actuary thinking about relocating to Singapore and would like to know more about this opportunity, please feel free to reach out to Aliza Yau on ************ or *************************