Specialist Actuary, Reserving AFR

The successful candidate will be a key member of the actuarial reserving function and will report directly to the Head of Management Reporting Corporate Actuarial. As a Specialist Actuary, you will play a key role in our team, contributing to the strategic decision-making process and ensuring the financial stability and solvency of our organization. You will be responsible for providing expert actuarial analysis, risk assessments, and financial modeling to support corporate decision-making and regulatory compliance.

What you'll be doing

• Performing actuarial analytics at the insurance segment and AXA XL division level to provide insights into emerging trends and to assist with reserve recommendations.
• Evaluation of ongoing profitability of key businesses feeding into regular business reviews to support portfolio management and strategy.
• Support in analysis and preparation of reserves forecasts for the division to give early indication of the expected reported numbers before the half year and full year close.
• Consolidation of the reserve analysis and results performed by the reserving teams across the division.
• Reviewing and challenging the rationalization for material reserve movements and impacts in the quarter.
• Assist with the reporting of analysis and results to the AXA XL Reserve Committees, Board of Directors, AXA Group and other internal/external parties.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide actuarial insights and recommendations.
• Contribute to the development of the AXA XL business plan each year.
• This role will include some involvement in the annual business planning exercise including reporting to the AXA XL Division and AXA Group management.
• Research/Learn about new Reserve/Reserve Risk/claims analytics methodologies and develop new & creative solutions to actuarial issues.
• Analysing project requirements to own and deliver projects/initiatives with very high quality.

What you’ll bring

• New or nearly qualified actuary with the Institute of Actuaries UK, or recognised equivalent professional body (e.g. CAS).
• Working knowledge of actuarial reserving software such as ResQ and or other programming languages (e.g. SQL) and visualisation tools (e.g. PowerBI).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent written & verbal skills, including presentation skills.
• Effective project management and leadership capabilities.
• Outstanding computer application skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Adaptable and keen to learn.
• Team player.

What we offer

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future.