P&C Actuary - Temporary contract (80-100%)

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Zurich, Zurich, CH P&C Actuary - Temporary contract (80-100%)

About the Role

Are you looking for challenges? In this role, you will be accountable for:
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Performing 'deep dives' assessing the quality of reserving on specific portfolios through reviews of assumptions, data, models and reserving processes.
• Supporting the transition to IFRS17 for any process within the team.
• Implementing process improvements and technology applications by using programming skills, statistical modelling, and data visualization.
• Having opportunities to grow in other tasks of the wider Actuarial Control team.
• Supporting the production of the quarterly group closing material in providing management with the most relevant information.
• Supporting an independent assessment of the P&C reserves for a specific region.

This is a temporary position for 15 months with a desired start date of the 1st of May.

About the Team

The P&C Actuarial... Control team is part of the Actuarial Control team in Group Risk Management. Our main mandate is to provide senior management and the Board(s) of Directors with an independent assessment of our reserves for both Reinsurance and CorSo. Additionally, we support the Group Chief Actuary with the production of quarterly closing material and provide the Risk Modelling team with the P&C parameters for the internal model.

About You
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Qualified actuary with P&C experience in reserving, pricing or financial reporting
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritize effectively, navigate ambiguity and not looking for status-quo
• You are persistent, pragmatic and strive for solutions
• You are an outstanding teammate, who can work independently and take ownership
• You are trustworthy and curious to learn
• Strong academic background with a good foundation in mathematical statistics and numerical methods
• Ability in programming in R is desired
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good spoken and written English

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. 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.

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