VP, Senior Reserving Actuary

The VP, Senior Reserving Actuary is responsible for, but not limited to providing an actuarial analysis to calculate the reserves needed to support the exposures of company (re)insurance products, presents key actuarial information and explaining technical matters to senior management and other internal and external key stakeholders and completes regulatory reporting requirements for the reserves. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Develops, maintains, and supports the processes necessary to establish the reserves and other related values.

• Develops reporting patterns, monitors rate activity, limits profiles, attachment points, and other indices needed to better understand the company’s various reserving classes and makes decision regarding actuarial assumptions used in the reserving process. 

• Conducts complex studies using an array of statistical, financial, and other research skills to solve problems.   

• Conducts research to modify and improve reserving methodologies. 

• Monitors and analyzes results and reports to others within the organisation the quarterly reserve movements. 

• Respond to questions both internally and externally from the external Actuaries and Auditors. 

• Prepares and is responsible for schedules to meet statutory requirements. 

• Maintains ongoing, self-directed professional development and study and assists in the development of others. 

• Responsible for consultation, design, system implementation and on-going management, validation and reporting of technical solutions, (e.g. Stochastic Reserve Risk, Technical Provisions). 

• Works closely with Underwriting and Finance, particularly with respect to reporting and understanding the business written. 

• Maintains a high level of expertise and product knowledge to serve as a resource for clients and staff.  

• Complete ad hoc assignments, as needed. 

EXPECTED COMPETENCIES: 

• A university degree is required in a quantitative discipline such as actuarial science, finance, science, economics or engineering; an advanced degree is advantageous. 

• Actuarial designation (e.g. FIA, FCAS).   

• At least 7 to 10 years prior relevant industry experience with at least 8 years of professional actuarial (P&C) experience and at least 2 years of (re)insurance. At least 4 years in a senior position. 

• Extensive knowledge of loss reserving, and forecasting techniques.   

• Solid understanding of accounting and financial concepts and their impact on (re)insurance.   

• Experience in the regulatory environment specific to the location of the role. 

• Strong knowledge of the latest and most widely accepted and used actuarial reserving techniques for (re)insurance liabilities. 

• Continually assesses work methods, processes and outcomes to drive improvement and/or business growth. 

• Manages resources proactively and effectively, and leverages all available information, people and technology to deliver results. 

• Speaks and writes effectively to influence others and gain buy-in for ideas/solutions. 

• Partners effectively with individuals within and outside immediate work team to accomplish objectives. Encourages and models cross-business unit or business unit/functional collaboration and knowledge-sharing across work teams. 

• Develops, in advance, innovative solutions to capitalise on opportunities and solve problems. 

• Makes connections between the past, present and future, and demonstrates forward thinking by anticipating business opportunities and challenges. 

• Regularly assesses personal and/or team progress toward goal achievement. 

• Sets high standards for self and others, and motivates, influences and engages others to deliver objectives and achieve results without relying upon direct authority. 

• Managing a team, recruits and selects the right people for the right jobs; provides ongoing, quality feedback to foster skill development and inspire high performance; and addresses performance issues in a direct, timely and respectful way. 

• Engages frequently with client/stakeholders to accurately identify their evolving needs, priorities and concerns, and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure expectations are consistently met and/or exceeded. 

• Prioritises external and internal client/stakeholder needs and ensures resources, activities and behaviours are focused on achieving satisfaction and providing value. 

• Seeks to build industry network to learn and share best practices; leverages new knowledge to impact company’s financial and operational performance. 

• Considers his/her audience and can accurately assess environment to tailor message/approach to different individuals, groups and situations accordingly. 

• Applies knowledge globally. 

• Strong background in business process reviews and analysis, finance systems and internal controls. 

• Experience communicating at the C-Suite and Board level.