Reserving Actuary

  • Dublin
  • Partnerre
Job Description About this job: We are seeking an Actuary to join the Worldwide Actuarial & Risk function. Specific responsibilities will include: Contribute to the delivery and onboarding of a new Reserving Platform Specification of requirements & design of key components including the annual reserve studies and quarter-close process Manage the testing of Reserving Platform components, inputs and outputs Work closely with development team of external vendor to ensure PartnerRe requirements are met Develop enhancements to Reserving management reporting as part of solution onboarding Support parallel runs of the new Reserving Platform to enable the planned go-live of the platform Participate in workshops related to the delivery of the Reserving Platform Communicate regular updates on project progress, risks and issues Develop the expertise to act as a super-user for the Reserving Platform Support the training of wider members of the Actuarial & Risk function Contribute to strategic initiatives across the Actuarial & Risk function Qualifications About you: Good business judgement: an ability to solve complex issues with pragmatic solutions Self-starter with high motivation, team-orientation and adaptability An innovative thinker; who will identify opportunities to anticipate and respond to change Comfortable operating in a changing work environment Good listening skills and an ability to gain buy-in from stakeholders with diverse interests A high level of self-awareness and integrity and a trust for others Project management skills would be an advantage Nearly or newly qualified actuary with an internationally recognized actuarial society. Experience of working on the development a new reserving platform would be an advantage A minimum of 4 years experience with a leading non-life re/insurer. This individual may also have gained part of that experience at an actuarial consulting firm.    Knowledge of Reinsurance/Insurance business would be an advantage. High motivation, team-orientation and adaptability Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint). Programming experience required (Examples: Python, VBA, SAS, R, Python, Power BI). Effective communication skills and proficiency in English Effective project management skills Strong problem solving and critical thinking skill Ability to learn and navigate existing systems and processes to accomplish stated business objectives effectively and efficiently Additional Information PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best.  We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe. Thank you, PartnerRe Hiring Team