Senior Research Analyst/Actuary, Longevity Research
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
As a key member of the Longevity Research Team, you will be owning aspects of the development and maintenance of SCOR's mortality and demographic assumptions , enhancing SCOR's ability to write profitable new business. The team has global responsibility for Longevity business so you will have the opportunity to work on business originating from outside the UK.
Your work could involve updating mortality trends for multiple countries to support new business, the use of machine learning techniques to model mortality rates, setting assumptions for medically underwritten annuities, designing innovative new products for entry into global markets, and the documentation and presentation of your work to senior stakeholders.
You will establish strong working relationships with SCOR colleagues both within and outside the Longevity Team, clients and industry contacts.
Responsibilities
Research
Deliver and maintain pricing bases and tools which enable SCOR to write profitable new business in existing territories, and to expand its global product offering in new territories.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of how to apply research methods in a commercial context, utilising the 80/20 rule to deliver work quickly.
Identify and analyse suitable internal and external data sources for research projects, such as academic research papers and statistical datasets , obtaining maximum v alue from available information.
Contribute ideas for innovation of bases and help plan the research activities of the Longevity Team.
Produce concise and clear technical documentation and present work to senior stakeholders.
Keep abreast of major developments in the l ongevity research field and the global l ongevity market. Attend external seminars and webinars where relevant, and present learnings back to the wider longevity team.
Ensure pricing bases conform with SCOR pricing guidelines and that key pricing issues/risks are highlighted early.
Relationships
Demonstrate strong collaboration skills, utilising tools such as brainstorming sessions and the team meeting to understand different approaches to reach the end goal.
Collaborate with the Longevity Pricing team, ensuring research bases are implemented appropriately.
Develop a strong network of relationships with SCOR colleagues outside the Longevity Team, particularly the Biometric Team in Paris.
Promote the Longevity Research T eam's technical expertise, through knowledge shares with the wider Longevity Team and where appropriate across the SCOR Life Team.
Qualifications
Keen interest in longevity research.
Experience of working both within a team and as a self-motivated individual.
Ability to lead on smaller research projects with minimal oversight, proactively seeking help from experienced colleagues where required.
Ability to quickly extract key information from demographic research papers.
Proven ability to deliver and meet deadlines.
Prior experience of demographic research in the insurance/reinsurance sector, either in a longevity or protection setting.
R programming experience.
Excellent analytical skills
Self-motivation
Teamwork
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Required Education
Nearly qualified/qualified actuary OR several years of experience within an actuarial/statistical team.
A few years of experience in a demographic assumptions or pricing team (longevity or protection)
Educated to degree level or equivalent with excellent academic track record
- Locations Level 6, London, United Kingdom, EC2N 4BQ, GB
About Us
As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying "The Art & Science of Risk," SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.
Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry - actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others - as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.
As an international company, our common culture is defined by "The SCOR Way." Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.
SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.
Senior Research Analyst/Actuary, Longevity Research employer: SCOR
SCOR is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, where employees engage with top industry professionals to tackle significant societal challenges. With a strong commitment to employee growth, SCOR offers innovative training opportunities and encourages the integration of data science and AI in its processes, ensuring that team members are at the forefront of the reinsurance industry. Located in the UK, SCOR provides a dynamic environment that values diversity and supports individuals with disabilities, making it a truly rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
