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Swiss Re is a global reinsurance company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 1863, it provides risk transfer and risk management solutions to insurance companies worldwide. Swiss Re's expertise lies in underwriting complex risks and offering innovative reinsurance products, contributing to the stability and resilience of the global insurance market.

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About the RoleThis is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Actuary with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to join our Pricing & Analytics team. Reporting to the Head of Performance Analytics, you will provide actuarial expertise to support pricing, experience analytics, and data-driven decision-making across our risk business.You will work closely with senior team members to deliver insights that influence pricing, financial reporting, and broader business strategy. The role will suit someone who enjoys both technical and strategic work, can translate findings into clear recommendations, and collaborates effectively across functions.Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Contributing to pricing and analytics activities that support commercial decisions such as pricing, repricing, and product strategy, ensuring alignment with performance insights and business objectives;</li><li>Delivering performance analytics across claims, lapses, sales, and business mix to identify emerging trends and shape business actions;</li><li>Using strong coding and data skills (particularly in R) to deliver analysis that is both technically robust and operationally efficient;</li><li>Developing and deploying AI and automation solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, insight generation, and decision-making;</li><li>Ensuring analysis is both technically sound and commercially relevant, with a clear understanding of downstream impacts on valuation, financial results, and pricing strategy;</li><li>Partnering across functions to develop and communicate the ANZ view on experience in a way that is accessible, consistent, and impactful;</li><li>Driving end-to-end data uplift, including client data validation methods and addressing process or quality gaps that impact analysis;</li><li>Supporting the development and sharing of insights, tools, and solutions across internal teams (not limited to actuarial), global colleagues, and clients to maximize impact and value;</li><li>Monitoring market intelligence and developments (company, product, industry-wide), participating in industry bodies where appropriate;</li><li>Collaborating with and coaching offshore team members.</li></ul>About the TeamThe ANZ Life & Health Pricing team is a highly engaged team of qualified actuaries and analysts who take pride in our market and technical expertise. We continue to build on our strengths and innovate to deliver value to our clients and Swiss Re.About You<ul><li>Qualified actuary with approximately 5-7 years of experience in the life insurance or reinsurance industry;</li><li>Exposure across pricing, analytics, and valuation functions with a solid understanding of their interactions and business implications;</li><li>Strong coding and data capability, with proficiency in R required;</li><li>Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills;</li><li>Must be a self-starter and independent thinker;</li><li>Strong project management skills and ability to work to deadlines;</li><li>Ability to make decisions based on sound business judgment;</li><li>You enjoy team collaboration and contributing to the broader team on local and global business initiatives.</li></ul>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.This role offers a hybrid working arrangement onsite in our Sydney office.Applications for this role will close on 20 August 2025. We look forward to your application!About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health.Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought, or other characteristics.In our inclusive and flexible environment, everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability. If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to lead, to manage a number of actuarial analysts who manage the IFRS17 reporting for various lines of business.Your responsibilities will include, however, are not limited to:<ul><li>Leading a team of 3-4 actuarial analysts ('ANSEG owners'), being involved in their technical problems and guiding by example.</li><li>Maintaining strong links with the modelling team, providing them with the appropriate level of challenge to ensure robustness.</li><li>Liaising with the experience study, Group IFRS17 and Local IFRS17 leads to ensure they have the support from the ANSEG owners they need.</li><li>Sitting on XFT (Cross-Functional Team) meetings with a number of Swiss Re teams for particular clients or lines of business, representing Valuation and promoting its insights.</li><li>Taking on additional high priority tasks and projects, as needed, to ensure ANZ L&H Valuation meets its stakeholders' high expectations.</li><li>Being an active member of the Valuation Leadership Team, inspiring, leading and being accountable for the team's performance and staff.</li></ul>As a senior actuary in Swiss Re, you will encourage and engage a team of talented actuaries to deliver all actuarial reporting requirements and develop a deep understanding of the diverse, complex reinsurance business in Australia and New Zealand to proactively provide actionable insights to senior leaders locally and globally.Roles are expected to rotate amongst Band D team members over time.About the TeamOur Valuation team comprises people across both Sydney and Bangalore and are responsible for all the corporate actuarial requirements of the L&H business.Activities of the team include:<ul><li>The calculation and monitoring of reserves;</li><li>Conducting experience studies and recommending assumptions to the Business Reserving Committee;</li><li>Monitoring and reporting of regulatory capital requirements;</li><li>Supporting the Appointed Actuary in meeting their statutory and FAR obligations;</li><li>Providing a service to other functions and units, including Pricing and Portfolio Management & Insights.</li></ul>About YouYou will possess:<ul><li>Fellowship of the Actuaries Institute or equivalent;</li><li>At least 10 years' experience in corporate actuarial or life & health insurance industry with knowledge of the Australian market and its products;</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills;</li><li>Ability to grasp risks and business drivers on multiple product lines;</li><li>An interest in mentoring and guiding more junior team members;</li><li>Ability to influence and lead within cross-functional settings;</li><li>Independence, good judgement and business insight.</li></ul>Swiss Re offers modern working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices and competitive benefits such as 25+ days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.This role offers a hybrid working arrangement onsite in our Sydney office.Applications for this role will close on 14 July 2025. We look forward to your application!About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics.In our inclusive and flexible environment, everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability. If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to handle both conceptual and practical issues to lead the Group IFRS17 reporting team.Your responsibilities will include, however, are not limited to:<ul><li>Providing engaging and insightful explanations of Group IFRS17 results to senior management;</li><li>Consolidating the quarterly Group IFRS17 results from the individual 'ANSEG' (product) owners into a market level ANZ result;</li><li>Preparation of the Business Reserving Committee materials and presenting them on a quarterly basis;</li><li>Presenting the results to various stakeholders including the ANZ Leadership Team;</li><li>Liaising with the L&H Global Valuation team to update on progress and follow instructions for global consolidation;</li><li>Liaising with the Finance function, GFO&T for managing and adding manual adjustments;</li><li>Reviewing and approving Swiss and Singapore statutory reporting results;</li><li>Being an active member of the Valuation Leadership Team, inspiring, leading and being accountable for the team's performance and staff.</li></ul>The role includes the management of two direct reports.As a senior leader in the team, you will encourage and engage a team of talented actuaries to deliver all actuarial reporting requirements. You will develop a deep understanding of the diverse, complex, and growing reinsurance business in Australia and New Zealand to proactively provide actionable insights to senior leaders locally and globally.About the TeamOur Valuation team comprises people across both Sydney and Bangalore and is responsible for all the corporate actuarial requirements of the L&H business.Activities of the team include:<ul><li>The calculation and monitoring of reserves;</li><li>Conducting experience studies and recommending assumptions to the Business Reserving Committee;</li><li>Monitoring and reporting of regulatory capital requirements;</li><li>Supporting the Appointed Actuary in meeting their statutory and FAR obligations;</li><li>Providing a service to other functions and units, including Pricing and Portfolio Management & Insights.</li></ul>About YouYou will possess:<ul><li>Fellowship of the Actuaries Institute;</li><li>At least 5 years' experience in corporate actuarial or life & health insurance industry with knowledge of the Australian market and its products;</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills;</li><li>Ability to grasp risks and business drivers on multiple product lines;</li><li>Ability to influence and lead within cross-functional settings;</li><li>Independence, good judgement, and business insight.</li></ul>Swiss Re offers modern working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices and competitive benefits such as 25 days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, flu vaccinations, and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.This role offers a hybrid working arrangement onsite in our Sydney office.Applications for this role will close on 6 June 2025. We look forward to your application!About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought, or other characteristics.In our inclusive and flexible environment, everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a university student currently studying Actuarial Studies to join our Actuarial Management team over the 2024/2025 summer university vacation.About the RoleThe primary focus of this role is to assist the Valuation &amp; Analysis team with year-end Financial reporting and various project assignments.About the TeamSwiss Re Australia's Life &amp; Health Valuation &amp; Analysis team comprises approximately two dozen staff across our Sydney and Bangalore offices. They are responsible for delivering all actuarial reporting requirements and developing a deep understanding of the diverse and complex reinsurance business in Australia and New Zealand.Our team strives to proactively provide actionable insights to senior leaders locally and globally. We collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout Swiss Re to help deliver efficiently implemented projects and reinsurance offerings to our clients.About You<ul><li>Comfortable working with large and heterogeneous data sets;</li><li>Have a genuine interest in a career in Insurance or Reinsurance;</li><li>Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, able to demonstrate a clear and articulate standard of written and verbal communication;</li><li>Strong time management, excellent ability to prioritise tasks and work independently;</li><li>Agility and flexibility with strong dedication for success.</li></ul>Are you keen to get involved and gain some exposure to Reinsurance while you are studying? Would you like to be mentored by a great team who want to help you learn and succeed? If so, we would love to hear from you!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia to apply for this role.We look forward to your application!

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled actuary to join our Life & Health Risk Management team. If you are an experienced actuary looking for your next challenge, apply now!About the RoleThis position is a 12-month fixed term contract.Your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Supporting the design and implementation of end user tools which work alongside the group production valuation and systems to enhance the analysis and management reporting under IFRS17;</li><li>Driving the migration of local reporting onto the group solution for IFRS17;</li><li>Improving the robustness and integrity of the APRA reporting process;</li><li>Providing support for projects such as the annual business plan and target capital review, stress and scenario testing;</li><li>Completing ad hoc projects related to valuation and reporting.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Proven experience in insurance or financial services, preferably corporate actuarial or life & health insurance industry;</li><li>Experience with life insurance accounting, management reporting and actuarial valuation system implementation is preferred;</li><li>Possess a Fellow of Australian Institute of Actuaries qualification (or equivalent). Candidates who are almost qualified will be considered;</li><li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to handle both conceptual and practical issues;</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills;</li><li>Ability to work independently, good judgement and business insight; and</li><li>Enjoys team collaboration and contributing to the broader team on local and global business initiatives.</li></ul>About the TeamSwiss Re Australia's Life & Health Valuation & Analysis team comprises approximately thirty staff across our Sydney and Bangalore offices, responsible for delivering all actuarial reporting requirements and for developing a deep understanding of the diverse and complex reinsurance business in Australia and New Zealand.Our team aims to proactively provide actionable insights to senior leaders locally and globally. We collaborate with cross functional teams throughout Swiss Re to help deliver efficiently implemented projects and reinsurance offerings to our clients. We are constantly striving to use the latest analytical tools to provide more insights to both our internal stakeholders and our clients, helping achieve our goal of making the world more resilient.Swiss Re offers modern working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25 days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia to apply for this role.Applications for this role will close on 5 July 2024. We look forward to your application!About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Actuary to join our APAC Actuarial Reserving team. If you are an actuary looking for your next challenge, apply now!About the RoleThis position requires you to work closely with Finance and Actuarial teams involved in costing, reserving, financial reporting, and capital management.Your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Supporting in the group and local IFRS 17 financial reporting and ensure the fulfillment of local requirements;</li><li>Providing independent review, challenge and oversight over actuarial methods used in valuing business, calculating reserves and capital while making use of data science techniques;</li><li>Driving continuous process improvements to maximise productivity;</li><li>Handling stakeholder requests and deliver solutions independently;</li><li>Collaborating with Corporate Solutions and Asset Management within the APAC region; and</li><li>Completing ad hoc analysis and tasks to support the members of the team</li></ul>About YouThe most relevant criteria for this position are the following:<ul><li>Proven experience in insurance or financial services, preferably in Property & Casualty;</li><li>Possess an internationally recognized Actuarial qualification or making solid progress towards such qualification;</li><li>Good understanding of IFRS and US GAAP financial principles;</li><li>Experienced in using actuarial and statistical software;</li><li>Strong analytical and organisational skills</li><li>Ability to prioritise, plan, and execute across multiple work efforts simultaneously</li><li>Work independently and remotely with people across locations and time zones</li></ul>About the TeamYou will be part of the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions actuarial reserving team. We are responsible for determining the technical reserves at adequate levels meeting all local statutory, US GAAP and IFRS 17 requirements globally. In addition, we are supporting Swiss Re Group in all actuarial risk management aspects in respect to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.Swiss Re offers modern working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25 days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia to apply for this role.We look forward to your application!About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

About the RoleYou are a creative thinker seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to Life &amp; Health Re's In-Force Optimisation (IFO) initiatives. Your leadership in the global expansion of IFO will be demonstrated as you leverage your product knowledge to help design and execute on actions that will transform the global life and health balance sheet.You will be responsible for networking with regional experts to develop and execute specific management actions that enhance the overall performance of Life &amp; Health Re's in-force book of business.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Synthesise the knowledge gathered through professional networking to develop a pipeline of prospective actions that will assist in achieving the IFO 5-year Ambition, and advance the pipeline forward into executable transactions;</li><li>Partner with Regional Portfolio Steering &amp; Monitoring teams (PSM) as well as key individuals within the Marketing Unit(s) via Smart Circle participation to identify regional &amp; MU needs;</li><li>Engage with Finance colleagues to understand the levers within the IFRS reporting framework and characteristics of the existing balance sheet so the financial impacts of any management action is identified early in the process; and</li><li>Assist in Life &amp; Health Re's retrocession plans, working closely with Alternative Capital Partners (ACP) as needed.</li></ul>About the TeamYou will be the primary point of contact for key stakeholders within the region regarding IFO in-force structuring initiatives. The position reports directly to the Head of In-Force Structuring and will partner with other IFO resources within the region.About YouYou are a naturally inquisitive person who is self-motivated to engage with others in the quest for information. Your passion to perform is motivated by investigating sub-optimal financial positions and developing innovative tactics to mitigate/resolve these inefficiencies.Essentials<ul><li>Excellent knowledge of the life &amp; health products within the region, especially profitability drivers and risk profiles, obtained via direct experience in costing, actuarial management, or similar roles;</li><li>Keen aptitude of decision making through analytical assessment along with professional judgement;</li><li>Must be able to concisely communicate a management action to key stakeholders and routinely engage with peers throughout the organisation via strong verbal and written communication abilities;</li><li>Strong organisation skills, able to prioritise multiple concurrent projects; and</li><li>You enjoy team collaboration and contributing to the broader team on local and global business initiatives.</li></ul>Nice to haves<ul><li>In-depth knowledge of the various local actuarial valuation requirements for our clients, by country;</li><li>Familiarity with general IFRS-17 mechanics; impact assessments; and</li><li>Experience leading cross-functional teams in implementation of management actions.</li></ul>Swiss Re offers modern hybrid working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25 days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, work anniversary leave, salary continuance insurance, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property &amp; Casualty and Life &amp; Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and client focused Portfolio Management Actuary to join our Portfolio Management team. The role will see you working to solve a variety of commercial problems to optimise and improve value generation on the in-force portfolio. This role is based in Sydney to support initiatives across the Australia and New Zealand L&amp;H portfolio.Core Responsibilities<ul><li>Portfolio Management;</li><li>Driving initiatives on the in-force portfolio to increase value and manage risk;</li><li>Product upgrades and other treaty changes on the in-force;</li><li>Experience and performance monitoring;</li><li>Transactions and governance.</li></ul>About the TeamThe team drives the execution of the technical aspects of leading the liability portfolios in Reinsurance Life &amp; Health in Division Asia (ANZ and Asia), including:<ul><li>Driving initiatives on the portfolio to increase value and manage risk. This includes for example: in force pricing changes, recaptures and customer experience initiatives;</li><li>Support for transactions both pre-deal as key business management representatives, and post deal implementation;</li><li>Monitoring the inforce portfolio and running cross-functional review in the Portfolio Review Group.</li></ul>About You:<ul><li>Fellowship-qualified actuary with a recognised Actuarial professional body;</li><li>Minimum 5 years of L&amp;H valuation and pricing experience in reinsurance, primary insurance or actuarial consulting;</li><li>Excellent technical knowledge in all areas of liability portfolio management (e.g. experience studies, product pricing and valuations, business planning, financial performance analysis, embedded value);</li><li>Working knowledge of USGAAP and IFRS17 financial reporting regimes, as well as traditional and market consistent embedded value methods;</li><li>Analytical and technical skills, with a strong foundation in data, systems, actuarial models and financial reporting systems;</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to lead meetings and drive outcomes (for both internal and external stakeholders of ranging seniority).</li></ul>Experience at a reinsurer or with a direct life office dealing with reinsurance relationships would be highly regarded!Are you focused and committed and enjoy engaging with people across the business? If so, we would love to hear from you!Leadership from Every Seat is our leadership ambition to empower all employees at Swiss Re to act as a leader and take ownership no matter where they sit in the organisation. There are three leadership imperatives that guide us on how we lead at Swiss Re, one of which is to 'Be courageous'. At Swiss Re, this is about taking personal accountability.We are looking for team members who stand for integrity, improve continually and navigate ambiguity. This means having the courage to be curious and to stretch yourself beyond what you already know. We want team members who drive change fearlessly and don't always opt for the easy option, and can stay calm, focused and resilient during difficult times.Regardless of what position we have at Swiss Re, all of us can be courageous, which will also help us in our personal and professional growth.Swiss Re offers modern working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25+ days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Applications for this role will close on 15 December 2023. We look forward to your application!About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone currently studying Actuarial Studies to join our Actuarial Management team over the 2023/2024 summer University vacation. The primary focus of this role is to assist the Actuarial Management team with year end Financial reporting and various project assignments.Swiss Re Australia's Life &amp; Health Actuarial Management team comprises approximately two dozen staff across our Sydney and Bangalore offices, responsible for delivering all actuarial reporting requirements and for developing a deep understanding of the diverse and complex reinsurance business in Australia and New Zealand. Our team strives to proactively provide actionable insights to senior leaders locally and globally. We collaborate with cross functional teams throughout Swiss Re to help deliver efficiently implemented projects and reinsurance offerings to our clients. We are constantly striving to use the latest analytical tools to provide more insights to both our internal partners and our clients.If you are comfortable working with large and heterogeneous data sets, have a genuine interest in a career in Insurance or Reinsurance, possess proficient interpersonal and communication skills, able to demonstrate a clear and articulate standard of written and verbal communication, have strong time management and excellent ability to prioritize tasks and work independently, and possess agility and flexibility with strong dedication for success, then we would love to hear from you!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia to apply for this role.Applications for this role will close on 8 October 2023. We look forward to your application!About usSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world. Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

About the RoleThis role is a key contributor to the development and implementation of processes for the IFRS17 accounting standards for the Australian and New Zealand life insurance actuarial management team.The role involves implementation of Group IFRS17 reporting (2024) and embedding of Local IFRS17 reporting (2023). This includes quantification of impacts, investigation of valuation outputs, process set up, documentation and handover. It also will be an important contributor to development and provision of the training process for the ANZ actuarial team for IFRS17 reporting.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Identify inputs and projection runs required for ongoing APRA reporting and internal Swiss Re quantification studies;</li><li>Coordinate model runs with the modelling team (located in Bangalore) to ensure all model runs are completed accurately in a timely fashion;</li><li>Collate and validate results using existing reporting tools and new project tools as they become available within project timeframes;</li><li>Identify issues and problems with valuation calculations and propose remedies;</li><li>Communicate the results of IFRS17 dry runs to the ANZ valuation team and through the IFRS17 project team;</li><li>Assist in determining and implementing the handover plan to enable ANZ valuation team to have end to end control of IFRS17 valuations from commencement of the standards;</li><li>Contribute to determining and implementing a practical and effective process for local IFRS17 and regulatory capital reporting. This includes liaising with relevant members of ANZ actuarial management team to agree solution; and</li><li>Provide support for effective training of ANZ actuarial management team in new valuation set up, checking, analysis and reporting tools.</li></ul>About the TeamThe L&amp;H Actuarial Management team consists of management, project and process experts leading/supporting efforts to inform and guide the business that bridge across functions (Pricing, Reserving, Finance, Products and Client Markets).About You<ul><li>Fellowship of the Actuaries Institute or equivalent;</li><li>At least 5 years' experience in corporate actuarial or life &amp; health insurance industry;</li><li>at least 3 years in Australian or NZ MoS life insurance valuations and local capital requirements;</li><li>Knowledge of IFRS17 valuations;</li><li>Knowledge of the Australian L&amp;H market;</li><li>Knowledge of actuarial valuation systems, would be viewed favourably;</li><li>Experience with life insurance accounting, management reporting and actuarial valuation system implementation would be viewed favourably;</li><li>Strong analytical skills and ability to handle both conceptual and practical issues;</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills;</li><li>Ability to work independently, sound judgement and business acumen; and</li><li>You enjoy team collaboration and contributing to the broader team on local and global business initiatives.</li></ul>Leadership from Every Seat is our leadership ambition to empower all employees at Swiss Re to act as a leader and take ownership no matter where they sit in the organisation. There are three leadership imperatives that guide us on how we lead at Swiss Re, one of which is to 'Be courageous'. At Swiss Re, this is about taking personal accountability.We are looking for team members who stand for integrity, improve continually and navigate ambiguity. This means having the courage to be curious and to stretch yourself beyond what you already know. We want team members who drive change fearlessly and don't always opt for the easy option, and can stay calm, focused and resilient during difficult times.Regardless of what position we have at Swiss Re, all of us can be courageous, which will also help us in our personal and professional growth.Swiss Re offers modern working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25+ days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

About the RoleThis role is a key contributor to the development and implementation of processes for the IFRS17 accounting standards for the Australian and New Zealand life insurance actuarial management team.The role involves implementation of Group IFRS17 reporting (2024) and embedding of Local IFRS17 reporting (2023). This includes quantification of impacts, investigation of valuation outputs, process set up, documentation and handover. It also will be an important contributor to development and provision of the training process for the ANZ actuarial team for IFRS17 reporting.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Identify inputs and projection runs required for ongoing APRA reporting and internal Swiss Re quantification studies;</li><li>Coordinate model runs with the modelling team (located in Bangalore) to ensure all model runs are completed accurately in a timely fashion;</li><li>Collate and validate results using existing reporting tools and new project tools as they become available within project timeframes;</li><li>Identify issues and problems with valuation calculations and propose remedies;</li><li>Communicate the results of IFRS17 dry runs to the ANZ valuation team and through the IFRS17 project team;</li><li>Assist in determining and implementing the handover plan to enable ANZ valuation team to have end to end control of IFRS17 valuations from commencement of the standards;</li><li>Contribute to determining and implementing a practical and effective process for local IFRS17 and regulatory capital reporting. This includes liaising with relevant members of ANZ actuarial management team to agree solution; and</li><li>Provide support for effective training of ANZ actuarial management team in new valuation set up, checking, analysis and reporting tools.</li></ul>About the TeamThe L&amp;H Actuarial Management team consists of management, project and process experts leading/supporting efforts to inform and guide the business that bridge across functions (Pricing, Reserving, Finance, Products and Client Markets).About You<ul><li>Fellowship of the Actuaries Institute or equivalent;</li><li>At least 5 years' experience in corporate actuarial or life &amp; health insurance industry;</li><li>at least 3 years in Australian or NZ MoS life insurance valuations and local capital requirements;</li><li>Knowledge of IFRS17 valuations;</li><li>Knowledge of the Australian L&amp;H market;</li><li>Knowledge of actuarial valuation systems, would be viewed favourably;</li><li>Experience with life insurance accounting, management reporting and actuarial valuation system implementation would be viewed favourably;</li><li>Strong analytical skills and ability to handle both conceptual and practical issues;</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills;</li><li>Ability to work independently, sound judgement and business acumen; and</li><li>You enjoy team collaboration and contributing to the broader team on local and global business initiatives.</li></ul>About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.Swiss Re offers modern working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25+ days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We look forward to your application!

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and professional actuary, with expertise in delivering non-BAU tasks and projects. Your main responsibilities will include, however, are not limited to:<ul><li>Coordinate and perform the experience investigations and annual commission resets for Swiss Re's large inforce portfolios;</li><li>Supporting the design and regional user acceptance testing of Swiss Re's multi-year Valuation, Reporting and Analysis project;</li><li>Ad hoc projects related to local end user applications such as developing new claims dashboards, in excel and R/SAS/python environments;</li><li>Aiding the integration and implementation of IFRS17 into BAU;</li><li>Collaborate closely with claims, technical accounting and portfolio management to develop house views on problem portfolios;</li><li>Support the Appointed Actuary in preparing Appointed Actuary advice on changes to terms of trade and large transactions; and</li><li>Interact effectively with clients, reinsurance partners, regulators, internal and external auditors, and rating agencies, and actuarial management matters.</li></ul>About the TeamSwiss Re Australia's Life &amp; Health Actuarial Management team comprises approximately two dozen staff across our Sydney and Bangalore offices, responsible for delivering all actuarial reporting requirements and for developing a deep understanding of the diverse and complex reinsurance business in Australia and New Zealand. Our team aims to proactively provide actionable insights to senior leaders locally and globally. We collaborate with cross functional teams throughout Swiss Re to help deliver efficiently implemented projects and reinsurance offerings to our clients. We are constantly striving to use the latest analytical tools to provide more insights to both our internal stakeholders and our clients, helping achieve our goal of making the world more resilient.About You<ul><li>Fellow of Australian Institute of Actuaries qualification (or equivalent);</li><li>5+ years of experience in corporate actuarial or life &amp; health insurance industry;</li><li>At least 2 years in Australian or New Zealand life insurance valuations and local capital requirements;</li><li>Knowledge of the Australian L&amp;H market;</li><li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to handle both conceptual and practical issues;</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills;</li><li>Ability to work independently, good judgement and business insight; and</li><li>Enjoys team collaboration and contributing to the broader team on local and global business initiatives.</li></ul>Knowledge of actuarial valuation systems, particularly AXIS, as well as experience with life insurance accounting, management reporting and actuarial valuation system implementation would be viewed favourably!Swiss Re offers modern hybrid working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25 days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, work anniversary leave, salary continuance insurance, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property &amp; Casualty and Life &amp; Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and professional actuary, with experience in delivering valuation and financial reporting, including regulatory capital reporting. The role is to support the actuarial valuation team during a parental leave vacancy.Core Responsibilities:<ul><li>Creation of direct business policy liabilities across Swiss Re's reporting bases</li><li>Support the consolidation of company results on local valuation and capital reporting bases</li><li>Analysis of earnings and surplus on various local valuation and capital reporting bases</li><li>Communicating results with stakeholders</li><li>Preparation of APRA quarterly reporting</li><li>Ensure documentation and controls are followed and remain current</li></ul>Key contributor to annual reporting<ul><li>Support preparation of year end reporting disclosures to regulators</li><li>Support the Appointed Actuary in preparing Actuarial Valuation Report and Financial Condition report</li><li>Support the integration and implementation of IFRS17 into BAU
</li><li>Support capital management initiatives and disclosures including determination of target surplus requirement and preparation of Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process Report
</li></ul>Key contributor to experience study and assumption review:<ul><li>Support the yearly experience study process, providing initial analysis of results from the Experience Studies team and report on insights for the direct business portfolio</li><li>Develop an understanding of the business and propose ideas to improve profitability and efficiency</li><li>Ad hoc support of projects</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Fellow of Australian Institute of Actuaries qualification (or equivalent);</li><li>5+ years of experience in corporate actuarial or life &amp; health insurance industry;</li><li>At least 2 years in Australian or New Zealand life insurance valuations and local capital requirements;</li><li>Knowledge of the Australian L&amp;H market;</li><li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to handle both conceptual and practical issues;</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills;</li><li>Ability to work independently, good judgement and business insight; and</li><li>Ability to collaborate in a team and contribute to the broader team on local and global business initiatives.</li></ul>Knowledge of actuarial valuation systems, particularly AXIS, as well as experience with life insurance accounting, management reporting and actuarial valuation system implementation is advantageous!About the TeamSwiss Re Australia's Life &amp; Health Actuarial Management team comprises approximately two dozen staff across our Sydney and Bangalore offices, responsible for delivering all actuarial reporting requirements and for developing a deep understanding of the diverse and complex reinsurance business in Australia and New Zealand.Our team aims to proactively provide useful insights to senior leaders locally and globally. We collaborate with cross functional teams throughout Swiss Re to help deliver efficiently implemented projects and reinsurance offerings to our clients. We are constantly striving to use the latest analytical tools to provide more insights to both our internal stakeholders and our clients, helping achieve our goal of making the world more resilient.Leadership from Every Seat is our leadership ambition to empower all employees at Swiss Re to act as a leader and take ownership no matter where they sit in the organisation. There are three leadership imperatives that guide us on how we lead at Swiss Re, one of which is to 'Be courageous'. At Swiss Re, this is about taking personal accountability.We are looking for team members who stand for integrity, improve continually and navigate ambiguity. This means having the courage to be curious and to stretch yourself beyond what you already know. We want team members who drive change fearlessly and don't always opt for the easy option, and can stay calm, focused and resilient during difficult times.Swiss Re offers modern working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25+ days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property &amp; Casualty and Life &amp; Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability!

This role is a primary contributor to the projection, reserving, and quarterly earnings analysis of the Australia &amp; New Zealand Life &amp; Health (ANZ L&amp;H) business on select lines. The business includes a mix of group and individual products covering mortality, disability, and trauma.Identifying and investigating movements and emerging trends is a critical component of the role. You will be expected to be a key contributor to several processes/tools and expected to find ways to continually improve their quality and/or efficiency.Your main responsibilities will include, however, are not limited to:1. Quarterly reporting:<ul><li>​​​​​​​​Creation of policy liabilities on current reporting basis and soon on IFRS17;b) Analysis of earnings on various Australian and New Zealand life products;</li><li>Support economic valuation (EVM), portfolio modelling;</li><li>Communicating results with stakeholders; and</li><li>Ensure documentation and controls are followed and remain current.</li></ul>2. Experience study and assumption review:<ul><li>Support the yearly experience study process, providing initial analysis of results from the Experience Studies team and report on insights;</li><li>Support production of annual disclosures and audit reporting;</li><li>Develop an understanding of the business and propose ideas to improve profitability and efficiency; and</li><li>Ad hoc support of projects.</li></ul>About the TeamSwiss Re Australia's Life &amp; Health Actuarial Management team comprises approximately two dozen staff across our Sydney and Bangalore offices, responsible for delivering all actuarial reporting requirements and for developing a deep understanding of the diverse and complex reinsurance business in Australia and New Zealand.Our team aims to proactively provide actionable insights to senior leaders locally and globally. We collaborate with cross functional teams throughout Swiss Re to help deliver efficiently implemented projects and reinsurance offerings to our clients. We are constantly striving to use the latest analytical tools to provide more insights to both our internal stakeholders and our clients, helping achieve our goal of making the world more resilient.About You<ul><li>
 Nearly/newly qualified as a Fellow of Australian Institute of Actuaries or equivalent;
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 Up to 5 years of L&amp;H valuation or pricing experience in reinsurance or primary insurance;
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 Experience in experience studies and assumption setting;
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 Ability to drive the creation of efficient processes and to use these to provide insight to the business is key to success in this role;
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 Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills;
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 Experience in a financial reporting area and knowledge of Australian IFRS and ICAAP reporting and analysis is beneficial;
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 Good knowledge of actuarial modelling (AXIS, R, SAS, VBA) desirable; and
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 You enjoy team collaboration and contributing to the broader team on local and global business initiatives.
 </li></ul>Leadership from Every Seat is our leadership ambition to empower all employees at Swiss Re to act as a leader and take ownership no matter where they sit in the organisation. There are three leadership imperatives that guide us on how we lead at Swiss Re, one of which is to 'Be courageous'. At Swiss Re, this is about taking personal accountability.We are looking for team members who stand for integrity, improve continually and navigate ambiguity. This means having the courage to be curious and to stretch yourself beyond what you already know. We want team members who drive change fearlessly and don't always opt for the easy option, and can stay calm, focused and resilient during difficult times.Regardless of what position we have at Swiss Re, all of us can be courageous, which will also help us in our personal and professional growth.Swiss Re offers modern hybrid working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25 days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, work anniversary leave, salary continuance insurance, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We look forward to your application!About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property &amp; Casualty and Life &amp; Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and professional actuary, with expertise in delivering non-BAU tasks and projects.Your main responsibilities will include, however, are not limited to:<ul><li>Coordinate and perform the experience investigations and annual commission resets for Swiss Re's large inforce portfolios;</li><li>Supporting the design and regional user acceptance testing of Swiss Re's multi-year Valuation, Reporting and Analysis project;</li><li>Ad hoc projects related to local end user applications such as developing new claims dashboards, in excel and R/SAS/python environments;</li><li>Aiding the integration and implementation of IFRS17 into BAU;</li><li>Collaborate closely with claims, technical accounting and portfolio management to develop house views on problem portfolios;</li><li>Support the Appointed Actuary in preparing Appointed Actuary advice on changes to terms of trade and large transactions; and</li><li>Interact effectively with clients, reinsurance partners, regulators, internal and external auditors, and rating agencies, and actuarial management matters.</li></ul>About the TeamSwiss Re Australia's Life &amp; Health Actuarial Management team comprises approximately two dozen staff across our Sydney and Bangalore offices, responsible for delivering all actuarial reporting requirements and for developing a deep understanding of the diverse and complex reinsurance business in Australia and New Zealand.Our team aims to proactively provide actionable insights to senior leaders locally and globally. We collaborate with cross functional teams throughout Swiss Re to help deliver efficiently implemented projects and reinsurance offerings to our clients. We are constantly striving to use the latest analytical tools to provide more insights to both our internal stakeholders and our clients, helping achieve our goal of making the world more resilient.About You<ul><li>Fellow of Australian Institute of Actuaries qualification (or equivalent);</li><li>5+ years of experience in corporate actuarial or life &amp; health insurance industry;</li><li>At least 2 years in Australian or New Zealand life insurance valuations and local capital requirements;</li><li>Knowledge of the Australian L&amp;H market;</li><li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to handle both conceptual and practical issues;</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills;</li><li>Ability to work independently, good judgement and business insight; and</li><li>Enjoys team collaboration and contributing to the broader team on local and global business initiatives.</li></ul>Knowledge of actuarial valuation systems, particularly AXIS, as well as experience with life insurance accounting, management reporting and actuarial valuation system implementation would be viewed favourably!Leadership from Every Seat is our leadership ambition to empower all employees at Swiss Re to act as a leader and take ownership no matter where they sit in the organisation. There are three leadership imperatives that guide us on how we lead at Swiss Re, one of which is to 'Be courageous'. At Swiss Re, this is about taking personal accountability.We are looking for team members who stand for integrity, improve continually and navigate ambiguity. This means having the courage to be curious and to stretch yourself beyond what you already know. We want team members who drive change fearlessly and don't always opt for the easy option, and can stay calm, focused and resilient during difficult times.Regardless of what position we have at Swiss Re, all of us can be courageous, which will also help us in our personal and professional growth.Swiss Re offers modern hybrid working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25 days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, work anniversary leave, salary continuance insurance, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We look forward to your application!About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property &amp; Casualty and Life &amp; Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

We are looking for an experienced actuary with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to join the iptiQ ANZ team. You will proactively engage with iptiQ group portfolio management team to align iptiQ ANZ activity to group requirements.Your responsibilities will include, however, are not limited to:<ul><li>Chairing the iptiQ ANZ In-force Management Committee (IMC);</li><li>Overseeing the regular experience monitoring and portfolio reviews of the in-force portfolio;</li><li>Using actuarial expertise to provide guidance, feedback, and direction on the adequacy of pricing bases for the in-force portfolio, and develop pricing tools for iptiQ ANZ;</li><li>Ensuring the regular review of iptiQ ANZ product offerings and develop action plans to resolve and enhance as appropriate to maintain the in-force portfolio;</li><li>Performance of portfolio governance, monitoring and supervision activities in line with Swiss Re group processes and standards;</li><li>Identifying and proactively managing emerging trends, risks, issues, and opportunities;</li><li>Ensure collaboration between pricing and product, and with internal functional experts on product and pricing matters;</li><li>Work with the iptiQ ANZ Governance Manager and Line 2 to deliver pricing and product maintenance and lifecycle management, and adequate pricing and product risk management;</li><li>Maintain awareness of Australian regulatory landscape, and proactively assess pricing and product requirements to ensure compliance with external obligations;</li><li>Maintain up to date knowledge of local and global actuarial practices and trends; and</li><li>Represent iptiQ ANZ on relevant industry working group matters and industry/business submissions, as required</li></ul>About the TeamThe iptiQ ANZ Portfolio Management team is a specialist function, responsible for the management of our existing products and pricing of the in-force portfolio. The team is tasked with maintaining a customer-centric and sustainable product and pricing architecture that meets customer needs.About You<ul><li>Experienced in leading a team of technical experts;</li><li>Degree in Actuarial Studies, completed actuarial exams and Fellowship attained;</li><li>Direct or Retail Life pricing experience within the Australian life insurance market is preferred;</li><li>Strong analytical skills and demonstrated understanding of actuarial pricing bases;</li><li>Advanced Excel skills required. Power BI is an advantage;</li><li>Sound understanding of all areas of product development and product management;</li><li>Good communication skills, including in senior management engagement; and</li><li>You enjoy team collaboration and contributing to the broader team on local and global business initiatives.</li></ul>We look forward to your application!About iptiQAt iptiQ, we partner with established brands around the world to create impactful digital insurance solutions. We make it easier for consumers to buy the insurance they need from the brands they trust. We provide life and non-life insurance through our end-to-end digital platform and build multi-channel customer experiences.What we offer our employees is outstanding. Hybrid working in offices across the world, phenomenal learning &amp; career opportunities and a culture that encourages new perspectives to challenge conventions and come up with innovative solutions. We believe in the power of inclusion. Drawing on our employees' broad range of perspectives, life experiences and backgrounds stimulates creativity and gives us a competitive edge. iptiQ embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive regardless of their age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, or other characteristic and can be their authentic self. Ignite your curiosity to shape digital insurance.iptiQ is part of Swiss Re, one of the world’s leading providers of re/insurance and risk transfer solutions. This means we’re backed by Swiss Re’s capital strength and more than 150 years of risk knowledge. Through our partnerships, we contribute to Swiss Re’s vision to make the world more resilient.

About the Role We are seeking an actuary with approximately 5 years' experience in non-life insurance to assist in the delivery of all actuarial and reserving requirements. You will develop a deep understanding of the diverse, complex and growing insurance and reinsurance business in Australia and New Zealand and proactively provide actionable insights to senior leaders locally and globally.Core Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform quarterly reviews of P&amp;C and / or CorSo loss reserves for Swiss Re's ANZ operations, including the calculation and reporting of valuation results (local statutory, USGAAP, Swiss statutory, IFRS17, as appropriate)</li><li>Support the Appointed Actuary with the branches' local regulatory requirements, including the Actuarial Valuation Report, Financial Condition Report, ICAAP Report, business planning, capital calculations and projections.</li><li>Assist in the development and maintenance of a variety of bespoke models for non-standard and complex portfolios, gathering a wide variety of information from both internal and external sources to assess appropriate methods and assumptions</li><li>Help with developing recommendations, providing engaging and insightful explanation of business profitability and financial condition to senior management</li><li>Collaborate closely with claims, underwriting, technical accounting and portfolio management and provide forward looking guidance and cross-functional insight into underlying performance and trends</li><li>Work effectively with internal and external experts to define and deal with issues arising in relation to actuarial and reserving matters</li><li>Actively participate in ongoing projects to enhance systems and processes, including re-engineering bespoke reserving models, and the implementation of new global reserving systems (SPIRE) and accounting standards (IFRS17)</li><li>Support the ANZ and Asia Heads of Actuarial &amp; Reserving for other matters as required.</li></ul>About the TeamOur team comprises people across both Australia and Bangalore and is responsible for all the corporate actuarial requirements of the P&amp;C business and the local statutory requirements for CorSo.Our team handles the development of actuarial methods, tools and systems to measure value, calculate expected claims and profits, determine reserves and other provisions, assess aggregation and quantify risk exposures.We collaborate with cross functional teams throughout Swiss Re to help deliver efficiently implemented projects and reinsurance offerings to our clients.About YouYou will possess: <ul><li>Fellowship of the Actuaries Institute, or very significant progress towards this</li><li>Approximately 5 years' experience in the non-life insurance industry with knowledge of the Australian market</li><li>Ability to pick up new concepts and systems quickly</li><li>Knowledge of statutory and regulatory environments in Australia</li><li>Strong analytical skills and ability to handle both conceptual and practical issues</li><li>Advanced Excel and programming skills, ideally with R</li><li>A clear and articulate standard of written and verbal communication in a complex environment</li><li>Independence, good judgement and business insight</li><li>Ability to work well with different stakeholders e.g. finance, claims, underwriters etc.</li></ul>Leadership from Every Seat is our leadership ambition to empower all employees at Swiss Re to act as a leader and take ownership no matter where they sit in the organisation. There are three leadership imperatives that guide us on how we lead at Swiss Re, one of which is to 'Be courageous'. At Swiss Re, this is about taking personal accountability. We are looking for team members who stand for integrity, improve continually and navigate ambiguity. This means having the courage to be curious and to stretch yourself beyond what you already know. We want team members who inspire change fearlessly and don't always opt for the easy option, and can stay calm, focused and resilient during difficult times. Regardless of what position we have at Swiss Re, all of us can be courageous, which will also help us in our personal and professional growth.Swiss Re offers modern hybrid working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25 days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, work anniversary leave, salary continuance insurance, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We look forward to your application!About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property &amp; Casualty and Life &amp; Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work!

About the RoleWe are seeking a professional actuary, with accomplished interpersonal and communication skills, who is experienced in delivering non-BAU tasks and projects.As a senior leader in the team, you will encourage and engage our team of dedicated actuaries to deliver all actuarial and reserving requirements. You will develop a deep understanding of the diverse, complex and growing insurance and reinsurance business in Australia and New Zealand and proactively provide practical insights to senior leaders locally and globally.Your responsibilities will include, however, are not limited to:<ul><li>Support the Appointed Actuary with the branches' local regulatory requirements, including the Actuarial Valuation Report, Financial Condition Report, ICAAP Report, business planning, capital calculations and projections</li><li>Build and maintain a variety of customised models for non-standard and complex portfolios, gathering a variety of information from both internal and external sources to assess appropriate methods and assumptions</li><li>Lead quarterly reviews of Property &amp; Casualty (P&amp;C) and/or Corporate Solutions (CorSo) loss reserves for Swiss Re's ANZ operations, including the calculation and reporting of valuation results (local statutory, USGAAP, Swiss statutory, IFRS17, as appropriate)</li><li>Develop recommendations, providing engaging and insightful explanation of business profitability and financial condition to senior management</li><li>Collaborate closely with claims, underwriting, technical accounting and portfolio management and provide forward looking guidance and cross-functional insight into underlying performance and trends</li><li>Work effectively with internal and external experts (including clients, reinsurance partners, regulators, auditors, rating agencies) to define and deal with issues arising in relation to actuarial and reserving matters, and to support the development of solutions</li><li>Drive ongoing projects to enhance systems and processes, including the development of bespoke models for transactions and non-standard business, the implementation of new global reserving systems (SPIRE) and accounting standards (IFRS17)</li><li>Plan and supervise the projects and the work of team members in Bangalore (and elsewhere as appropriate), and</li><li>Support the ANZ Head of Actuarial &amp; Reserving for other matters as required.</li></ul>About the TeamOur team comprises people across both Australia and Bangalore and is responsible for all the corporate actuarial requirements of the P&amp;C business and the local statutory requirements for CorSo.Our team handles the development of actuarial methods, tools and systems to measure value, calculate expected claims and profits, determine reserves and other provisions, assess aggregation and quantify risk exposures.We collaborate with cross functional teams throughout Swiss Re to help deliver efficiently implemented projects and reinsurance offerings to our clients.About You<ul><li>Fellowship of the Actuaries Institute or equivalent</li><li>University degree in actuarial science or related field (mathematics or finance)</li><li>Approximately 10 years' experience in the non-life insurance industry with knowledge of the Australian market</li><li>Strong understanding of actuarial, accounting, information systems and investments</li><li>Knowledge of statutory and regulatory environments in Australia</li><li>Strong analytical skills and ability to handle both conceptual and practical issues</li><li>Advanced Excel and programming skills</li><li>Proactive in seeking out and providing information</li><li>You enjoy team collaboration and contributing to the broader team on local and global business initiatives, and</li><li>You can inspire those around you by being a strong coach, motivator and mentor and are passionate about the career path and success of the team.</li></ul>Can you offer independence, good judgement and business insight? Do you actively look to make valuable contributions and take on additional responsibility? If so, we would love to hear from you!Leadership from Every Seat is our leadership ambition to empower all employees at Swiss Re to act as a leader and take ownership no matter where they sit in the organisation. There are three leadership imperatives that guide us on how we lead at Swiss Re, one of which is to 'Be courageous'. At Swiss Re, this is about taking personal accountability.We are looking for team members who stand for integrity, improve continually and navigate ambiguity. This means having the courage to be curious and to stretch yourself beyond what you already know. We want team members who drive change fearlessly and don't always opt for the easy option, and can stay calm, focused and resilient during difficult times.Regardless of what position we have at Swiss Re, all of us can be courageous, which will also help us in our personal and professional growth.Swiss Re offers modern hybrid working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25 days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, work anniversary leave, salary continuance insurance, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We look forward to your application!About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property &amp; Casualty and Life &amp; Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. About the RoleThis role is a key contributor to the development and implementation of processes for the upcoming IFRS17 accounting standards for the Australian and New Zealand life insurance actuarial management team.Your main responsibilities will include implementation of IFRS reporting, including quantification of impacts, process set up, documentation and handover. Additionally you will contribute to development and provision of the training process for the ANZ actuarial team for IFRS17 reporting.About the TeamWe are a group of management, project and process specialists leading and supporting efforts to inform and guide the business. These undertakings bridge across functions (Pricing, Reserving, Finance, Products and Client Markets).About You<ul><li>Fellow of Australian Institute of Actuaries qualification (or equivalent);</li><li>At least 5 years' experience in corporate actuarial or life &amp; health insurance industry;</li><li>At least 3 years in Australian or New Zealand MoS life insurance valuations and local capital requirements;</li><li>Knowledge of the Australian L&amp;H market;</li><li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to handle both conceptual and practical issues;</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills;</li><li>Ability to work independently, good judgement and business insight; and</li><li>Enjoys team collaboration and contributing to the broader team on local and global business initiatives.</li></ul>Knowledge of actuarial valuation systems, particularly RAFM, as well as experience with life insurance accounting, management reporting and actuarial valuation system implementation would be viewed favourably!Leadership from Every Seat is our leadership ambition to empower all employees at Swiss Re to act as a leader and take ownership no matter where they sit in the organisation. There are three leadership imperatives that guide us on how we lead at Swiss Re, one of which is to 'Be courageous'. At Swiss Re, this is about taking personal accountability.We are looking for team members who stand for integrity, improve continually and navigate ambiguity. This means having the courage to be curious and to stretch yourself beyond what you already know. We want team members who drive change fearlessly and don't always opt for the easy option, and can stay calm, focused and resilient during difficult times.Regardless of what position we have at Swiss Re, all of us can be courageous, which will also help us in our personal and professional growth.Swiss Re offers modern working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25+ days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We look forward to your application!

<div>About the RoleThis role is a primary contributor to the projection, reserving, and quarterly earnings analysis of the Australia &amp; New Zealand Life &amp; Health (ANZ L&amp;H) business on select lines. The business includes a mix of group and individual products covering mortality, disability, and trauma.Identifying and investigating movements and emerging trends is a critical component of the role. You will be expected to be a key contributor to several processes/tools and expected to find ways to continually improve their quality and/or efficiency.You will be a key contributor to:<ul><li>Quarterly reporting including analysis of earnings on Annuities and Australia Lump sum business across all bases (Statutory, Economic &amp; USGAAP). You will support GAAP profit quarterly analysis and reporting, capital management activities and quarterly reporting.</li><li>Experience study and assumption review, supporting the quarterly experience study process, providing initial analysis of results from the Experience Studies team and report on insights. You will also support production of annual disclosures and audit reporting and develop an understanding of the business and propose ideas to improve profitability and efficiency.</li></ul>About the TeamSwiss Re Australia's Life &amp; Health Actuarial Management team comprises approximately two dozen staff across our Sydney and Bangalore offices, responsible for delivering all actuarial reporting requirements and for developing a deep understanding of the diverse and complex reinsurance business in Australia and New Zealand.Our team aims to proactively provide actionable insights to senior leaders locally and globally. We collaborate with cross functional teams throughout Swiss Re to help deliver efficiently implemented projects and reinsurance offerings to our clients. We are constantly striving to use the latest analytical tools to provide more insights to both our internal stakeholders and our clients, helping achieve our goal of making the world more resilient.About You<ul><li>Nearly/newly qualified as a Fellow of Australian Institute of Actuaries or equivalent.</li><li>Approximately 2-3 years of L&amp;H valuation or pricing experience in reinsurance or primary insurance.</li><li>Ability to drive the creation of efficient processes and to leverage these to provide insight to the business is key to success in this role.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills.</li><li>Experience in a financial reporting area and knowledge of Australian IFRS and ICAAP reporting and analysis is beneficial.</li><li>Experience in experience studies and assumption setting.</li><li>Good knowledge of actuarial modelling (MoSes, R, Python, VBA) desirable.</li></ul>Leadership from Every Seat is our leadership ambition to empower all employees at Swiss Re to act as a leader and take ownership no matter where they sit in the organisation. There are three leadership imperatives that guide us on how we lead at Swiss Re, one of which is to 'Be courageous'. At Swiss Re, this is about taking personal accountability.We are looking for team members who stand for integrity, improve continually and navigate ambiguity. This means having the courage to be curious and to stretch yourself beyond what you already know. We want team members who drive change fearlessly and don't always opt for the easy option, and can stay calm, focused and resilient during difficult times.Regardless of what position we have at Swiss Re, all of us can be courageous, which will also help us in our personal and professional growth.Swiss Re offers modern hybrid working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25 days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, work anniversary leave, salary continuance insurance, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We look forward to your application!About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property &amp; Casualty and Life &amp; Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.</div>

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