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    Capital Actuary- Hybrid - Dublin, Ireland - Zurich Insurance Group

    Zurich Insurance Group
    Zurich Insurance Group Dublin, Ireland

    Found in: Talent IE 2A C2 - 1 day ago

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    Capital Actuary-Hybrid

    The Zurich Technical Centre of Excellence EMEA (TCOE EMEA) has highly skilled professionals who are experts in their respective areas. Applying extensive knowledge and experience, they provide a wide range of services as part of EMEA and Zurich Insurance Europe AG (ZIE). The TCOE EMEA is a regional hub where knowledge is shared and skills are developed. It is a place which drives innovation, shares knowledge, and develops skills. Delivering specialised services as part of EMEA and ZIE, applying extensive expertise and a commitment to teamwork and excellence.

    The TCOE is looking for a qualified Capital Actuary to work in the TCOE Capital Actuarial team on the production and methodology of the Solvency II Internal Capital Model and other related actuarial and capital management processes, to enable ZIE to meet its requirements in these topics, including the internal governance rules, actuarial and accounting standards and regulatory expectations.

    You will perform complex actuarial, capital and performance analytic tasks as assigned with minimal direct supervision. The successful candidate will be delivering work to consistently high quality standards, including professional standards. This role will be based in the IFSC.

    Your Role

    As Capital Actuary, your responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

    General
    • Perform complex analyses as assigned with minimal direct supervision including
    • Review and updates to internal model methodology, expert judgements & limitations
    • First line validation tasks, responses to independent validation findings and model change work
    • Production of capital results and scenarios, contribute to ORSA and AFR
    • Demonstrate increasing knowledge of actuarial disciplines and procedures to be able to provide high class service to internal customers.
    • Support and participate in cross-functional discussions across Internal Model and other topics.
    • Collaborate with individuals and teams across the TCOE, ZIE HO and Zurich Group as necessary.
    • Effectively manage and develop relationships with senior colleagues within the company.
    • Assist more junior team members with standard actuarial, capital and performance analytic tasks.
    Capital
    • Under general direction, manage the ongoing requirements for defined risk types of the Solvency II Internal Model, ensuring compliance with internal governance rules and regulatory expectations.
    • Manage the production and reporting of results for defined risk types of the Solvency II Internal Model, including reviewing results, providing briefings to management, preparing reporting templates and internal controls.
    • Reconciliation of inputs, parameters, and outputs of the production runs for defined risk types of the Solvency II Internal Model.
    • Perform first line validation work, support model change and independent validation activities.
    • Support the annual model recalibration and parameter reviews.
    • Provide input and support to Solvency II compliance including the ORSA, AFR, RSR, SFCR, Profit and Loss Attribution report, QRTs and other relevant regulatory reporting.
    • Further develop and enhance processes, methods, documentation, and technical tools.
    • Assist the Finance, Capital, Reinsurance, Risk and Investment teams on an ad-hoc basis.
    • Contribute to actuarial and capital management tasks such as SCR scenarios, SCR monitoring, reinsurance renewals and portfolio transfers.
    • Undertake projects as agreed with the TCOE EMEA Actuarial Lead and Head of Capital Actuarial.
    Your Skills & Experience

    As Capital Actuary, your skills and qualifications will include:
    • Qualified actuary (per local society)
    • Several years of actuarial experience, preferably non-life.
    • Experience in multiple functions strongly preferred.
    Knowledge
    • Intermediate knowledge of actuarial professional guidance and relevant legislation.
    • Intermediate knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, SII capital models (Internal Model and/or Standard Formula) and regulatory reporting; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
    • Intermediate knowledge of the insurance industry's trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters.
    • Intermediate knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
    • Intermediate knowledge of practices and policies governing disclosure of information about the organization, its business activities, and employees; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
    Technical Skills
    • Advanced knowledge of and ability to use spreadsheet software.
    • Knowledge in R is a plus.
    • Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of other statistical and actuarial tools and techniques and ability to apply modelling processes and techniques to facilitate risk and capital management decisions.
    • Professional & Communication skills
    • Fluent English, both oral and written
    • Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
    • Self-motivation and drive.
    • Professional, enthusiastic, and positive attitude.
    • Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
    • Ability to handle complexity and distil out and explain key concepts.
    • Technical and analytical skill to a high level.
    • Competent at prioritizing, resourcing, planning and project management.
    • Ability to manage diverse work portfolio.
    • Able to see the big picture.
    • Takes initiative without the need for approval.
    • Ability to establish and maintain constructive business relationships with all contacts inside and outside the Company.
    • Ability to seek out and use all available sources of information to make informed decisions and to solve problems.
    • Positive and flexible attitude to change.
    • Ability to think creatively to solve problems.
    • Constructive and supportive working style.
    • Customer focused approach.
    Relationships

    Internal
    • TCOE EMEA Actuarial Lead
    • TCOE EMEA Head of Capital Actuarial
    • ZIE Chief Actuary / HoAF
    • ZIE Head of Capital Management
    • ZIE Head of Capital and Risk Modelling and ZIE Risk Management team
    • ZIE Finance teams, incl. Capital Management and Investment Management teams
    • ZIE CFO, ZIE CRO
    • Group Independent Validation
    • Group Risk Management, Group Actuarial
    External
    • External interaction as agreed with Head of Capital Actuarial, may include regulatory (BaFin, EIOPA)
    • Network of contacts within the actuarial profession
    Management Accountabilities:
    • Individual contributor; collaborating with team members.
    Additional Information

    Primary work location is IFSC based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

    If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter Jemma Doran is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button "Apply online".

    Who we are

    Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.

    Zurich is a strong brand - with our 55,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.

    At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let's Create a Brighter Future Together
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