Senior Risk Officer, APAC

SCOR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

SCOR Singapore is seeking a Senior Risk Officer to support the Head of APAC Risk Management in leading the risk function across APAC. You will drive risk activities spanning operational, financial, reputational and emerging risks, tailoring frameworks to each entity’s risk profile and regulatory context.

You will collaborate with Group Risk Management, senior management and regulators such as MAS, communicating risk matters clearly and escalating where needed to strengthen SCOR’s risk posture

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant actuarial or risk management experience.
• Degree in Actuarial, Mathematics or equivalent.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, monitor, report and escalate risk across APAC, ensuring proactive management.
• Communicate risk matters clearly to key stakeholders including the Head of APAC Risk Management, Group Risk Management and MAS.
• Collaborate with entities across APAC to act as risk representative where needed and maintain regulatory engagement.

Skills

Actuarial skills

Analytical ability

Risk management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

Degree in Actuarial, Mathematics

Job description

The Senior Risk Officer (“SRO”) is responsible for supporting the Head of APAC Risk Management in leading the risk management function across APAC business.

You will drive all risk-related activities which may also encompass operational, financial, reputational, and/or emerging risks such as environmental/climate related risks across the APAC region. You will also be accountable for establishing, maintaining and enhancing effective risk management frameworks and systems that are tailored to each entity’s risk profile, regulatory environment and business strategy. You will be at the forefront and key interface for all risk matters.To do this, you will need to maintain up-to-date understanding of the business and local regulatory requirements including any developments/changes, as well as maintaining close proximity to the different entities, business units and functions in addition to your usual key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will span the full spectrum of risk identification, assessment, monitoring, reporting, and escalation, ensuring that risk matters are addressed proactively and communicated clearly to key stakeholders. Your key stakeholders include the Head of APAC Risk Management to whom you will report (i.e. your immediate manager), Group Risk Management, senior management, executive committees, risk committees, the Board, and regulatory bodies such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”).

In certain APAC countries where the business is predominantly focused on a single line (either L&H or P&C), you may also be appointed as the designated risk representative for the entity, serving as the primary point of contact for local risk matters and regulatory engagement if you possess the requisite skills, knowledge and experience.

Qualifications

Required experience & competencies

At least 8 years of relevant robust working experience in a role related to actuarial or risk management, with proven expertise gained through practical work.

We welcome applications from candidates with less experience who demonstrate strong potential and a willingness to grow in this role.

Good blend ofstrong actuarial skills (or equivalent technical expertise), analytical acumen, risk management and effective communication skills.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Able to collaborate effectively and credibly with team members, as well as across business units, functions, entities and the SCOR group.

Self-starter, adaptable and team player, consistently contributes as a valuable team member.

Proficient in both verbal and written communication,with demonstrated ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely.

Proven influencing capabilities, ideally with experience managing stakeholders at senior level, as well as able to challenge constructively and effectively at all levels.

Required Education

• Degree in Actuarial, Mathematics or equivalent, with strong actuarial skills or equivalent technical expertise, and analytical acumen.

About Us

As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying “The Art & Science of Risk,” SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.

Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry – actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others – as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.

As an international company, our common culture is defined by “The SCOR Way.” Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.

SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.