Executive Director and Principal Actuary – Japan
** is a strategic insurance solutions provider based out of the United States providing
management expertise to existing and future entities transacting in the life and retirement re-insurance space. We are
establishing a best-in-class Japanese re-insurance platform with a prudent, risk-aware focus and offer exciting
opportunities for a talented individual seeking new, dynamic challenges.
Reporting to the Global Chief Actuary and working closely with the Executive Team, the Executive Director and Principal
Actuary is a newly created leadership role that will be responsible for establishing an efficient operating model across the
entire Actuarial Function in Japan. This role will further serve as the primary liaison between local Japanese insurance
partners, **’s offshore reinsurance operations, and the ** home office. The role will involve collaboration with all
other functional groups in the organization.
Key Responsibilities
The Executive Director and Principal Actuary will work closely with the Global Chief Actuary and **’s operating entities
while supporting a local team in Japan. The role will have the following key responsibilities:
• Provide subject matter expertise in local regulatory framework, accounting rules, Japanese insurance products,
capital requirements, etc.
• Manage client relationships with both existing and prospective Japanese insurance partners
• Facilitate reinsurance transaction structuring and execution for blocks of Japanese insurance business
• Collaborate with **’s global actuarial, finance, and risk teams to ensure effective management of insurance blocks
• Lead and mentor additional team members as the Japanese office expands
Qualifications
• Fellow of IAJ, FSA, or equivalent
• At least 10+ years of extensive experience in Japanese life and retirement business
• Expertise in Japanese regulatory regime, capital framework, accounting rules, J-GAAP, etc.
• Working knowledge of English and ability to translate or discuss actuarial concepts in both English and Japanese.
• In depth knowledge of major Japanese life, retirement and health products
• Familiarity with Bermuda framework (Economic balance sheet, etc.) is preferred, but not required
Skills
• Thorough understanding of actuarial best practices, concepts and proficiency with local actuarial modeling softwares
• Great communication and project management skills
• Ability to multitask and be adaptable to changing needs of the role
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong blend of analytical, decision-making and creative problem-solving skills
Location
• Tokyo, Japan
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