Finance & Capital PQ Actuary
Zurich Insurance Plc is looking for a Part Qualified Actuary to work in the ZIP HO Actuarial team assisting on the methodology and production of the Solvency II Internal Capital Model results and other Solvency II actuarial processes, to enable ZIP to meet its requirements in these topics, including the internal governance rules, actuarial and accounting standards and regulatory expectations. You will perform standard actuarial, capital and performance analytic tasks as assigned with minimal direct supervision; perform more complex analyses under the supervision of more senior actuaries. You will be delivering work to consistently high quality standards, including professional standards.
Your Role
As the Finance & Capital Actuary, your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
General
1. Provide routine actuarial/capital model services with minimal supervision by a more experienced actuary.
2. Perform more complex actuarial/capital model analyses as assigned under the supervision of a more experienced actuary.
3. Demonstrate increasing knowledge of actuarial disciplines and procedures to be able to provide high class service to internal customers.
4. Support and participate in cross-functional Solvency II discussions
5. Liaise with individuals and teams across the Zurich Group as necessary
6. Effectively manage and develop relationships with senior colleagues within the company
Finance and Capital
7. 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.
8. Manage the production of results for defined risk types of the Solvency II Internal Model, including reviewing results and providing briefings to management.
9. Reconciliation of inputs, parameters and outputs of the production runs for defined risk types of the Solvency II Internal Model.
10. Provide input and support to Solvency II Pillar II and Pillar III compliance including the ORSA, RSR, SFCR, QRTs and other relevant regulatory reporting.
11. Support the coordination and validation of the Solvency II Technical Provisions
12. Provision of other reserving and finance actuarial support
13. Assist the Finance, Capital, Reinsurance, Risk and Investment teams on an ad-hoc basis
14. Undertake projects as agreed with the Head of ZIP HO Actuarial
Your Skills and Experience
As the Finance & Capital Actuary, your skills and qualifications will include:
15. Part qualified member of a recognised professional Actuarial Organisation with at least 2 years of experience
16. Relevant actuarial experience (preferably non-life)
17. Experience in multiple functions strongly preferred.
18. Knowledge
19. Intermediate knowledge of actuarial professional guidance and relevant legislation.
20. 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.
21. Basic knowledge of the insurance industry's trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations and trendsetters.
22. Basic 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.
23. 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
24. Requires proficiency in English
25. Effective oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
26. Advanced knowledge of and ability to use spreadsheet software.
27. Basic knowledge of statistical and actuarial tools and techniques and ability to apply modelling processes and techniques to facilitate risk management decisions.
28. Self-motivation and drive.
29. Professional, enthusiastic and positive attitude.
30. Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
31. Ability to handle complexity and distil out and explain key concepts.
32. Technical and analytical skill to a high level.
33. Competent at prioritizing, resourcing, planning and project management.
34. Ability to manage diverse work portfolio.
35. Able to see the big picture.
36. Takes initiative without the need for approval.
37. Ability to establish and maintain constructive business relationships with all contacts inside and outside the Company.
38. Ability to seek out and use all available sources of information to make informed decisions and to solve problems.
39. Positive and flexible attitude to change.
40. Ability to think creatively to solve problems.
41. Constructive and supportive working style.
42. Customer focused approach.