# Head of Research & DevelopmentHead of Research & DevelopmentSalary£NegotiableLocationDublin City Centre, North Wall, Dublin 1, Co.
Dublin, IrelandContractPermanentIndustryLife Insurance---ContactNaomi ****** 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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