Corporate Actuary Team Lead

About the Role

We 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:

• Leading a team of 3-4 actuarial analysts ('ANSEG owners'), being involved in their technical problems and guiding by example.
• Maintaining strong links with the modelling team, providing them with the appropriate level of challenge to ensure robustness.
• Liaising with the experience study, Group IFRS17 and Local IFRS17 leads to ensure they have the support from the ANSEG owners they need.
• 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.
• Taking on additional high priority tasks and projects, as needed, to ensure ANZ L&H Valuation meets its stakeholders' high expectations.
• Being an active member of the Valuation Leadership Team, inspiring, leading and being accountable for the team's performance and staff.

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 Team

Our 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:

• The calculation and monitoring of reserves;
• Conducting experience studies and recommending assumptions to the Business Reserving Committee;
• Monitoring and reporting of regulatory capital requirements;
• Supporting the Appointed Actuary in meeting their statutory and FAR obligations;
• Providing a service to other functions and units, including Pricing and Portfolio Management & Insights.

About You

You will possess:

• Fellowship of the Actuaries Institute or equivalent;
• At least 10 years' experience in corporate actuarial or life & health insurance industry with knowledge of the Australian market and its products;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to grasp risks and business drivers on multiple product lines;
• An interest in mentoring and guiding more junior team members;
• Ability to influence and lead within cross-functional settings;
• Independence, good judgement and business insight.

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 Re

Swiss 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.