Process Optimisation Actuary

About the Role

Are you passionate about process improvement? We're seeking a team member who's excited to immerse themselves in our complex reinsurance system landscape and collaborate with colleagues across the region. In this role, you'll help shape and streamline our IFRS17 processes to create practical solutions and build stronger ways of working together.

This is a 9-12 month temporary contract. This position will report into the Head of Actuarial and Reserving ANZ.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the APAC regional IFRS17 actuarial team to evaluate and design optimal regional processes so that within 12 months the local branch process can be migrated to this regional process covering all filers following standard IFRS17 reporting.
• Drive and implement required changes for the Australian P&C Reinsurance Branch.
• Support the delivery of IFRS17 results for the Australian P&C Reinsurance Branch.
• Review the reasonableness of group calculations for local accounts.
• As necessary, support the calculation of local adjustments for the ANZ finance function.
• Provide support for IFRS17 sign-off responsibilities in respect of the above.
• Provide audit support for actuarial IFRS17 calculations to external auditors.

About the Team

In this role, you'll be part of the ANZ Actuarial & Reserving team and work closely with our APAC IFRS17, Finance, and Local Business colleagues to achieve your objectives.

About You

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Hands-on IFRS17 implementation experience – General Model experience an advantage.
• Demonstrated process improvement success.
• Ability to work independently and with remote stakeholders.
• Ability to translate technical/theoretical concepts into pragmatic solutions.
• Proficiency in R.
• Minimum Associate Actuary qualification.
• 7+ years of experience.
• Execution focused.
• Strong communication skills.

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 and 15 days personal leave.

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.

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.

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.