Senior Risk Officer, APAC – Property & Casaulty

SCOR SERVICES ASIA-PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk management firm in Singapore is looking for a Senior Risk Officer to support the Head of APAC Risk Management. This role involves driving risk-related activities and establishing effective risk management frameworks across the APAC region. Candidates should have a degree in Actuarial or Mathematics, 8+ years of experience, and strong actuarial skills. Join us in shaping the future of risk management.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant robust working experience in actuarial or risk management.
• Strong potential and willingness to grow in this role for less experienced candidates.
• Proficient in both verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of APAC Risk Management in leading the risk management function.
• Drive all risk-related activities across the APAC region.
• Ensure risk matters are addressed proactively and communicated clearly.

Skills

Strong actuarial skills or equivalent technical expertise

Analytical acumen

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Decision-making abilities

Collaboration

Self-starter

Influencing capabilities

Education

Degree in Actuarial, Mathematics or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

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

As the lead in the P&C business line, 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 P&C 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.

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.

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 of strong 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.