We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Re-Insurance Actuary to join our team in Hong Kong. This role is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting reinsurance strategy, financial modelling, pricing and risk management processes within a dynamic and evolving insurance market.
Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining actuarial models for pricing and reserving purposes, conducting in-depth portfolio analyses, and providing strategic input on reinsurance placements. You will collaborate with underwriters, finance teams, risk managers and senior stakeholders to ensure the effective management and optimisation of reinsurance programmes.
To excel in this role, candidates should possess a strong technical background and a deep understanding of actuarial concepts and reinsurance structures. The ability to interpret complex data, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, and deliver actionable insights are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain actuarial models used for pricing, reserving and reinsurance decision making.
- Support the evaluation, negotiation and implementation of reinsurance arrangements.
- Conduct reserving analyses and contribute to the production of regulatory and internal reporting.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including underwriting, claims and finance to support business planning and forecasting.
- Monitor reinsurance market developments and assess their impact on risk and capital management strategies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal governance frameworks.
Requirements:
- Qualified or nearly qualified actuary (e.g., FIA or equivalent).
- A minimum of 3–5 years of relevant actuarial experience, preferably within a reinsurance or insurance environment.
- Strong knowledge of reinsurance structures and agreements, with experience in pricing and reserving techniques.
- Advanced proficiency in actuarial software (e.g., Prophet, Igloo) and tools such as Excel and VBA; knowledge of programming languages (e.g., R, Python) is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced setting.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Cantonese or Mandarin will be considered an asset.
This position offers a challenging and rewarding career path with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. A competitive benefits package and flexible working arrangements are available for the right candidate.
