# Head of Research & DevelopmentHead of Research & DevelopmentSalary£NegotiableLocationDublin City Centre, North Wall, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin, IrelandContractPermanentIndustryLife Insurance---ContactNaomi McGeeNaomi.Mcgee@oliverjames.comLead a small, growing actuarial R&D team in life reinsurance, driving innovative pricing and model development. Influence new business basis, provide expert support on complex transactions, and act as a thought leader internally and externally. Lead, coach, and inspire your team while shaping strategy and ensuring best practice across the business.**About the Job*** Lead a small, growing actuarial R&D team in life reinsurance.* Develop and maintain pricing bases for mortality, morbidity, and longevity.* Advise on complex transactions and large-scale actuarial models.* Act as a thought leader internally and externally through workshops and industry events.* Set strategy for the R&D team and ensure best practice across all projects.* Peer review models and support valuation basis development across multiple markets.**About You*** Qualified actuary with proven leadership and coaching skills.* Deep technical expertise in actuarial modelling, experience studies, and pricing bases.* Skilled in complex problem-solving, data analysis, and tools like R, Python, SQL, and Prophet.* Strategic thinker with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.* Proactive, curious, and up to date on trends in mortality, morbidity, and medical advances.* Able to balance multiple priorities while driving results with high standards.* Hybrid working model for flexibility between home and office.* Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive pension.* Robust learning and development opportunities.* Supportive wellbeing initiatives for work-life balance.* Opportunity to lead innovation, influence strategy, and shape the future of the business.* Exposure to international markets and cutting-edge actuarial research.**Next Steps** Apply now or reach out to to learn more.
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