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Reserving Methodology & Strategy Lead, Dublin
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Client:
SCOR
Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
caec45e06d60
Job Views:
5
Posted:
03.06.2025
Expiry Date:
18.07.2025
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Job Description:
As Methodology & Strategy Lead, within the Life and Heath Global Reserving Centre, you will be responsible for all L&H reserving methodology topics across all bases & metrics. You will provide thought leadership within SCOR on L&H actuarial and finance topics, develop approaches & proposals on a range of complex and interesting reserving topics, and provide expertise on developments in standards & regulations. You will ensure consistency of approach across local reserving teams, and provide support on key finance projects.
You will play a key part in determining & implementing SCOR’s L&H reserving strategy, in line with SCORs strategic plan. You will also undertake day-to-day management of the global actuarial audit.
As a key part of the role, you will provide support & guidance to other L&H reserving teams on issues of methodology, appropriate techniques.
You will be a key part of the Global Reserving Centre team, with a high degree of responsibility and autonomy.
Reserving Methodology
* Provide thought leadership within SCOR on L&H actuarial and finance topics
* Provide expertise on new developments in reserving methods and regulations – covering all reserving bases (Solvency II, IFRS17, and providing support to local L&H reserving teams on local GAAP/capital as required)
* Develop insightful and novel approaches to complex and interesting global reserving topics
* Supporting the Head of L&H GRC, ensure consistency of approach across local reserving teams
* Provide actuarial support on key Finance and L&H projects as required
* Day-to-day management of the global actuarial audit
Reserving Strategy
* Play a key part in determining & implementing SCOR’s L&H reserving strategy, in line with SCORs 3-year strategic plan
* Support delivery of the strategic plan by delivering insights on actuarial topics across L&H
Support & Guidance
Provide direct support and guidance to all SCOR’s L&H Reserving teams globally. This will include:
* Developing a deep understanding of reserving methodology in all markets
* Suggesting improvements to and consulting on possible approaches, expert judgements, providing expertise, sharing examples where relevant
* Communicate information to L&H reserving teams about changes to guidance on methodology. Share best practice across markets.
* Supporting L&H Reserving colleagues looking to develop their knowledge on changes to actuarial standards & regulations – especially SII and IFRS17
Relationships
* Liaise closely with the global actuarial auditors, acting as the key point of contact within L&H Reserving
* Liaise closely with colleagues in the Group Chief Actuary & Risk teams on all relevant topics
* Work directly with colleagues across all the market L&H reserving teams globally
* Work closely with other Finance teams, particularly the Group Chief Accounting Officer team on audit and methodology topics, and the central Technical Financial Reporting teams
* Liaise with Pricing & R&D to ensure alignment on methodology topics
* As a leader in the L&H reserving team, be a role model for colleagues in the wider team, and support the growth and development of talent across the team
Experience:
* Qualified Actuary (FIA, FSA or equivalent), with significant PQE (12+ years, as a guideline).
* Deep knowledge of either IFRS17 or Solvency II standards, and significant experience interpreting and implementing these, gained in a Life & Health (re)insurance or consultancy context.
* Knowledge of local reserving or capital standards/frameworks – e.g. USGAAP or RBC/ICS in APAC – would be advantageous but not required.
* Significant experience interacting with external auditors and/or regulators. May have held a regulated role.
* Thought leader on topics of actuarial methodology – for example experience participating in industry working groups.
* Experience leading projects, workstreams and/or teams, and collaborating with senior stakeholders.
Personal Competences:
* Is able to develop and defend robust actuarial arguments, enjoys technical methodology work & problem solving
* Highly pragmatic, flexible & agile
* Open to change and challenge, can apply judgement
* Highly developed persuading & influencing skills
* Excellent verbal communication skills – able to explain technical concepts very clearly
* Excellent written communication skills – summarising topics in a clear, concise, readable way
* Enjoys working at pace, in a collaborative and open environment with global teams
* Proactive, takes strong ownership, committed to delivery
* Creates a supportive environment when guiding and supporting other teams, and when working with colleagues in the wider business
* Interest in career and skill development – of self and others
Required Education
* Qualified Actuary (FIA, FSA or equivalent),
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