Head of Studies and Reinsurance

The objective of the request is to fill the role that will be vacated by the current head of studies and reinsurance due to internal rotation. He/she will oversee the actuarial studies and reinsurance negotiations team composed of 2 individuals: an assistant manager and a senior supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Actuarial Studies and Experience Monitoring

• Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of experience studies (e.g., mortality, morbidity, lapse, expense)
• Collaborate with pricing, valuation, and regional teams to ensure alignment of assumptions and methodologies
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for regular experience monitoring
• Monitor emerging trends, analyze IFRS17 drivers of earnings and work with inforce management team to develop initiatives to realign actual experience with expectations
• Communicate findings and impacts to senior management and stakeholders

Reinsurance Negotiations

• Lead reinsurance strategy development, including treaty structuring, pricing analysis, and partner selection
• Manage relationships with reinsurers and coordinate negotiation processes
• Review and update existing treaties to maximize value and ensure partnership with trustworthy reinsurers
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal governance requirements

Required Skills:

Actuarial and Reinsurance Expertise: Advanced knowledge of actuarial methodologies and reinsurance structures, with the ability to lead complex studies and treaty negotiations

Leadership and Team Management: Capability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing actuarial teams, fostering collaboration and accountability Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to support decision-making

Stakeholder Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex actuarial insights and reinsurance strategies to senior management and key stakeholders

Adaptability and Innovation: Comfortable navigating change and uncertainty, with a proactive approach to optimizing processes, exploring new tools, technologies, and methodologies

Experiences and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
• At least 10 years of actuarial work experience with minimum 3 years in a leadership role
• Fellow or near fellow of the Actuarial Society of the Philippines or Society of Actuaries is preferred
• Proficient in MS Office (including Power BI) and GGY AXIS is preferred

When you join our team:

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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